Category Archives: News
Emporia City Commissioners approve signing request for extension on Gazette building project and continue discussions on 2026 budget during regular meeting slate Wednesday
The timeline for completion on a major renovation project may be pushed back slightly following action by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. During their regular action meeting Wednesday morning, c...
Aug 20, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
New name, same game: Sparklight hosts rebrand celebration at Emporia location Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon saw the culmination of a venture five years in the works as Sparklight officially introduced itself to the local community. The high-speed internet and cable provider opened the door...
Aug 20, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
One defendant sentenced in Lyon County human smuggling, illegal dentistry case
Overall, the Lyon County criminal case involving charges of human smuggling, unlawful dentistry and other counts is moving forward after recent court hearings. One defendant has accepted a plea agreem...
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LCAT, Engineering, Sheriff's Office, Human Resources, Emergency Communications department heads with presentations before Lyon County Commission
There are a lot of approvals ahead as Lyon County commissioners have their weekly action session Thursday: *LCAT administrators Shane Brunner and Misty Norton will present the agency's Title VI compla...
Aug 20, 2025 KVOE News file photo .
Lyon County Planning Board recommends conditional use permit for Evergy property near Emporia
Pending Lyon County approval, Evergy could have a new use for some of its property near Emporia. Lyon County Planning Board members have recommended approval of a zoning change in the 1600 block of Ro...
Aug 20, 2025 Evergy logo.
All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament fast approaching
Less than a month is ahead before Emporia's All Veterans Tribute activities begin. The activity slate begins with the 23rd annual golf tournament Sept. 6 at the Emporia Golf Course. Longtime organizer...
Aug 20, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
After storms earlier this week, seasonal heat will continue through Friday with cooler weather ahead next week
There has been a range of rainfall totals across the KVOE listening area following several rounds of showers and storms Monday and Tuesday. The KVOE studios picked up 0.40 inches of rain, with 0.25 in...
Aug 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Topeka man injured, arrested after apparent pursuit Tuesday evening in Chase County
A Topeka man was hurt in a crash as part of an apparent law enforcement pursuit in Chase County on Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a car driven by 21-year-old Jonathan Stevens was fleein...
Aug 20, 2025 Jonathan Stevens. Chase County Jail photo.
New faces abound at USD 253 as classes begin
There are a lot of new faces in Emporia Public Schools, and not just in the classroom. USD 253 Emporia has several new administrators this year aside from Superintendent Dr David McGeehee, who took ov...
Aug 20, 2025 Emporia Public Schools held Jump Start activities districtwide Tuesday, including at William Allen White Elementary. USD 253 Emporia.
Cedarbrook Meadows development clears Planning Commission
Emporia's Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has now given its approval to the nearly 40-acre Cedarbrook Meadows residential and commercial development in northwest Emporia. Planning Commission mem...
Aug 19, 2025 Professional Engineering Group spokesman Lance Onstott (standing) speaks on behalf of the Cedarbrook Meadows residential and commercial development before Metropolitan Area Planning Commission members Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
