Category Archives: News

The Emporia Public Library is inching closer to installing some unique benches across town as a way to increase internet access. Last week, the library gained a nearly $50,000 grant from the state thr...

Emporia Fire has been called out to a reported utility pole fire. The call went out shortly before 7:45 am. The fire in question has been reported near Roads 120 and T. Details are currently pending. ...

One person was hurt as part of a three-vehicle wreck on US Highway 56 between Allen and Admire on Sunday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened almost directly between the two commun...

The third annual Latino Awards Adelante, coming up next month, will be the final.. That's according to organizers who joined KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday morning to discuss the event, which will take...

The 2025 Lyon County Fair went out with a bang Saturday night with the annual demolition derby. Hundreds of individuals filled the Lyon County Fairgrounds Grand Stand arena to watch the action and che...

After flood watches expired Monday morning, more rain is coming to the area by noon Tuesday. Rain totals as of 8 am Monday: *KVOE studios: 2.50 inches total *Emporia Municipal Airport: 2.49 inches tot...

In a way, it's like The Who. RecXtra begins Aug. 25 at all USD 253 elementary schools. Program activities will take place only on full school days. Pick-up times will be 5:30 pm. *Click here for the R...

Coming soon to the KVOE listening area -- and beyond -- the United Way of the Flint Hills' annual campaign kickoff. Coming sooner? A Day of Giving effort. Drive chair Yahaira Ibarra says this is the f...

Rails to Trails Conservancy has announced its 2025 choice for its Hall of Fame. The national organization announced Flint Hills Trail State Park overwhelmingly won the public vote, claiming over 80 pe...

Republicans are not lining up to challenge Roger Marshall as he runs for another term in the US Senate. Democrats are, including an official in former president Joe Biden's administration. Christy Dav...