Category Archives: News
Slight severe weather risk in place for entire KVOE listening area Monday
Monday could see strong to severe thunderstorms develop across the KVOE listening area. Currently, the entire area is under a slight risk for severe weather, with the highest risk coming along and sou...
Nov 1, 2026 National Weather Service Graphic.
Lyon County voter turnout at 14 percent heading into final day of advance voting
Advance voting concludes Monday and thus far, Lyon County has seen a strong turnout for the 2026 general election. As of Friday, 14 percent of the county's registered voters have cast their ballots, w...
Nov 1, 2026 Office of the Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Unbound Gravel Lottery now open through November 15th
The 2027 Unbound Gravel Lottery is now open. The lottery opened to the public Sunday morning and will remain open through November 15 at 11:59 pm. The lottery is free to enter; however, credit card in...
Nov 1, 2026 Unbound Gravel Image.
Emporia Main Street brings Halloween fun with annual downtown trick or treat event
Thousands of community members gathered downtown Saturday for Emporia Main Street's annual Trick or Treat event, bringing fun for families and local downtown businesses. Local businesses spent the aft...
Oct 31, 2026 Photo by Grace Isch/KVOE News
David Traylor Zoo to host annual Boo in the Zoo
The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia will host its annual Boo in the Zoo on Saturday. From 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., community members of all ages are invited to attend the zoo's free Halloween event, which zo...
Oct 30, 2026 Local families take a ride on the Sertoma Club miniature train during Boo in the Zoo. Photo courtesy of Sertoma Club of Emporia.
Thomas stepping down as ESU provost to assume role with Kansas Board of Regents come December
Emporia State University Provost Brent Thomas is departing the University at the end of the fall semester. ESU announced via a news release Friday morning that Thomas has been chosen as the next Vice ...
Oct 30, 2026 Outgoing ESU Provost Dr. Brent Thomas. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Over 2,600 voters have cast their ballots as advance voting nears its end
Voter turnout is now at 12 percent in Lyon County heading into the final full day of advance voting Friday. According to Lyon County Clerk Amie Jones, just over 2,600 voters have cast their ballots, w...
Oct 30, 2026 Office of the Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Trio of Emporia organizations to benefit from 2027 Kansas Leadership Center Common Good Partnerships grant program
A trio of Emporia entities is receiving funding from the Kansas Leadership Center. Friday morning, the KCL announced that Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness, Emporia State University's Honor College a...
Oct 30, 2026 Kansas Leadership Center logo.
Gufler Mansion receives $10,000 tourism grant
Gufler Mansion was abuzz Thursday as the bed and breakfast's owners, community members and state officials celebrated the business's receipt of a Kansas Tourism Marketing grant. Totaling $10,000, the ...
Oct 29, 2026 Members of the community joined Deborah and Ben Kohl during Thursday's check presentation at Gufler Mansion.
Photo by Hasina Shah
2027 Unbound Gravel Lottery opens Sunday
If you are hoping to ride in the 21st annual Unbound Gravel series of races, your opportunity is quickly approaching. The Unbound lottery goes live at 10 am Sunday and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Nove...
Oct 29, 2026 Unbound Gravel Image.
