Category Archives: News
Legion Post 5 recognized for 2025 Wreaths Across America sponsorship numbers
Emporia's American Legion Post 5 's work with last year's Wreaths Across America campaign didn't go unnoticed. The national Wreaths Across America organization says the Emporia post helped to sponsor ...
Apr 22, 2026 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
City Manager says it may be time for a shift in economic focus for Emporia as layoffs and business closures continue
During the most recent installment of KVOE's Q&A With Trey Tuesday, City Manager Trey Cocking admitted his heart was "heavy" given the recent economic hit the city took with the announcement that ...
Apr 21, 2026 The Q&A With Trey is a monthly segment airing on KVOE every third Tuesday of the month. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
KVOE's Thomas honored by Rotary Club with Paul Harris Plus One honor
KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas got special recognition from the Rotary Club of Emporia on Tuesday. Club members bestowed the Paul Harris Fellowship -- "plus one" -- as part of their regular meeting. ...
Apr 21, 2026 KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas and Rotary Club of Emporia Immediate Past President Jacque Wellnitz pose after Wellnitz presented Thomas with the Paul Harris Fellowship Plus One on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Weekly county commission action meeting to include services agreement and equipment purchases Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have a brief agenda ahead for their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will first consider signing an agreement between the county, the Kansas Department of Healt...
Apr 21, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Deadline Approaching on Friday to Register for City of Emporia Civic Leadership Institute
Emporia residents interested in learning more about how their city operates have until Friday to sign up for the upcoming Civic Leadership Institute. The program, hosted by the City of Emporia, will r...
Apr 21, 2026 City of Emporia
Lyon County kidnapping defendant set for pretrial May 28
One of two defendants in a Lyon County aggravated kidnapping case is moving forward in the court process. Michael Allen Baldridge currently faces single counts of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated bat...
Apr 21, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Court process underway in Lyon County chase case
Court proceedings have started for a man accused of leading a pursuit and other counts. Leon Caldwell is now set for a preliminary hearing May 5 in Lyon County District Court. Besides flee and elude, ...
Apr 21, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Informal meeting Saturday involves NRC representatives discussing Wolf Creek's 2025 performance
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has a special informal meeting to discuss Wolf Creek's safety performance this weekend. NRC staff will be available to answer questions about Wolf Creek's safety perf...
Apr 21, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
SOS documentary screening underscores prevalence of child abuse
SOS used a documentary to highlight the prevalence of child sex abuse Monday. SOS invited the community to attend the screening of "Magic and Monsters" at the Emporia High auditorium. Child Advocacy C...
Apr 21, 2026 Magic & Monsters graphic.
Kansas Consensus Revenue Estimating Group revises fiscal 2026, 2027 projections
There are sharp differences in opinion when it comes to the Kansas Consensus Revenue Estimating Group's April update announced Monday -- not with the raw data, but with spending priorities. Overall re...
Apr 21, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
