Category Archives: News
Teenagers arrested after Emporia attempted robbery
Two teenagers are in custody after an attempted aggravated robbery incident earlier this month, according to Emporia Police. Capt. Lisa Hayes says the teenagers, both 14-year-old males, were arrested ...
Aug 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
From local to statewide; Emporia Spanish Speakers announces name change to Kansas Spanish Speakers and expanded vision for services across the state and potentially beyond
Emporia Spanish Speakers has announced a new name and larger vision for the organization that has been years in the works. Monday, Spanish Speakers announced via a news release that it has changed its...
Aug 25, 2025 Kansas Spanish Speakers Logo.
LCAT eyeing soft roll-out of new potential service following positive response to roll-out of on-demand services in July
It's been well over a month since Lyon County Area Transportation made a major shift in its services, and thus far, it appears ridership is very pleased with the operational changes. That's according ...
Aug 25, 2025 LCAT photo.
Kohls look to keep Gufler Mansion as 'community centerpiece'
The deed has been signed. Closing has happened. And Emporia's Gufler Mansion is officially into its latest chapter of operations. Dr Benjamin and Deborah Kohl, both Emporia State alums, have purchased...
Aug 25, 2025 Dr Benjamin and Deborah Kohl recently closed on the Gufler Mansion after Brad and Susan Cochennet owned the bed and breakfast for nearly a decade. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Infrastructure work virtually done for QuikTrip development
Above-ground work on Emporia's new QuikTrip is coming in about three months, but a lot of the infrastructure work is now done. A brand-new road and roundabout now connects Graphic Arts Road immediatel...
Aug 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
NTHF into several projects, including plans for 34th annual KVOE radio auction in November
Believe it or not, the National Teachers Hall of Fame and KVOE are into planning for the annual fundraising radio auction. Hall of Fame Director Maddie Fennel says the auction will be Nov. 20. This is...
Aug 25, 2025 Pictured left to right:
ESFCU President Angie Miller, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas and NTHF then-Assistant Director Lisa Graff give a rousing thumbs up ahead of the start of the 33rd annual NTHF Radio Auction in 2024. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Construction progressing on Emporia's latest hotel
Construction continues on Emporia's latest hotel. Work has been largely inside the space at 3010 Eaglecrest for several months, although signage highlighting the Diamond Convention Center was recently...
Aug 25, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New attorney approved for defendant in Lyon County human smuggling, identity theft case
One of several defendants in a Lyon County human smuggling and identity theft case has a new attorney as her case goes forward. At her latest hearing Friday, Martha Lopez-Alvarado's request for a new ...
Aug 25, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
CareArc board to meet Tuesday
CareArc's Board of Directors has a lot of standard business ahead as part of its monthly meeting Tuesday. As part of their regular meeting, board members will get monthly reports from Chief Medical Of...
Aug 25, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Math action plan, superintendent evaluation ahead for USD 253 board
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meets Wednesday. Math is one of the main topics for the agenda as the board looks at an action plan update for Emporia High students. There will also be an execu...
Aug 25, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
