Category Archives: News
Remmert, Luengo outline goals as general election nears
A pair of Democrats joined forces for a meet-and-greet event in Emporia on Saturday. Mark Remmert is seeking the Kansas House 13th District seat currently held by Republican Duane Droge, while Juan Lu...
Sep 19, 2026 Mark Remmert (left) and Juan Luengo discussed their runs for Kansas House 13th District and State Treasurer, respectively, during a joint campaign stop at Emporia's Peter Pan Park on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Semi catches fire southwest of Emporia
Nobody was hurt, but a semi was heavily damaged after a fire broke out southwest of Emporia on Saturday afternoon. The semi was northbound on the Kansas Turnpike when the fire started developing aroun...
Sep 19, 2026 Kandrive.gov map.
Brief heavy rain, no severe weather areawide Saturday; cooler conditions on the way
Periods of showers and storms took place Saturday night. Area residents have not seen the severe weather risk materialize as was listed as possible, although wind gusts at or above 50 mph were estimat...
Sep 19, 2026 Cloud-to-cloud lightning was a regular occurrence with showers and storms northwest of Emporia on Saturday evening. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Expanded EFD Station 2 taking shape
Improvements continue to become evident as part of a renovation and expansion of Emporia's Fire Station 2. Fire Chief Brandon Beck, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show this past Friday, says a lot of signi...
Sep 19, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe storms possible Saturday evening, first extended taste of fall to follow
We will have one more hot day before an extended taste of early fall next week. After high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index readings near 100 Friday, nearly identical conditions are expected...
Sep 19, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Public Schools to address strategic planning
Emporia Public Schools has a special meeting soon to discuss a new strategic plan. The Board of Education has approved an agreement with TrustCentric Consulting to start the process of a new strategic...
Sep 19, 2026 USD 253 Emporia graphic
Soden's Grove turf proposals highlighting Rec Commission Meeting
Emporia Recreation Commission is meeting Monday. Some of the topics to be addressed will be the Soden's Grove turf proposals and phone and internet service. Also, the Commission will preview the KSHSA...
Sep 19, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
Gardner woman hospitalized following rollover crash in northern Lyon County
A Gardner woman was injured in a rollover accident in north Lyon County Friday afternoon. According to Lyon County Deputy Daniel Calvert, Sheriff's Deputies and fire and EMS were called to the 100 blo...
Sep 18, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
More than a space: Generations of nursing students gather Friday to honor the memory and legacy of Cora Miller Hall
Over the course of its existence, Cora Miller Hall not only acted as a place of learning for future nurses, but it also served as a glue that would tether many who passed through its doors together fo...
Sep 18, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
More political appearances coming Saturday following appearance in Emporia by Senate candidate Adam Hamilton Monday
Political appearances are heating up. Following a stop by US Senate candidate Democrat Adam Hamilton in Emporia earlier this week, two other Democrats are making appearances in town Saturday. Juan Lue...
Sep 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
