Category Archives: News
Lyon County Fair premium sale highlights work done by 4-H participants
4-H show events concluded Monday with the annual premium sale at the show barn. The event highlights the significant amount of work done by 4-H participants, according to Lyon County Extension Ag Agen...
Aug 05, 2025 Chickens are lined up immediately before the start of the Lyon County Fair premium sale Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New WiFi benches ahead for Emporia as Public Library gains state ADOPT grant
Emporia Public Library is getting nearly $50,000 in state grant funds for a variety of projects. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the library is getting just under $49,000 to install five solar-powere...
Aug 05, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Strong individual income tax numbers propel overall monthly revenues
Revenues tracked well for the state of Kansas in the latest Department of Labor report. Total tax collections went above $670 million, beating estimates by 3.3 percent. That total was largely driven b...
Aug 05, 2025 Kansas Great Seal.
CareArc announces free physicals for students through remainder of August
CareArc will be offering free school and sports physicals for all students through the remainder of the month. The health center announced the free physicals Monday afternoon as part of a back-to-scho...
Aug 04, 2025 CareArc graphic.
'He did business right:' Fellow auto business owners honor John Wheeler following his passing Saturday
Following his passing this weekend, John Wheeler, the longtime owner of Floyd's Inc., is being remembered by fellow automotive professionals for his business acumen and caring demeanor towards others....
Aug 04, 2025 Courtesy photo
New emu flock getting acclimated at David Traylor Zoo
Limu isn't coming to Emporia, but several emus are now part of the David Traylor Zoo's expanding list of animals. This past Friday, the zoo mentioned a quintet of female emus. On KVOE's Morning Show o...
Aug 04, 2025 David Traylor Zoo photo.
'Meant to be:' Hide & Seek winner claims grand prize Monday
Todd Henrikson is a very happy man -- and with good reason after claiming the KVOE Hide & Seek medallion, along with the grand prize package. Henrikson picked up his prizes shortly after appearing on ...
Aug 04, 2025 Flanked by Esther and Harry Henrikson, Todd Henrikson (center) poses with the winnings from KVOE's annual Hide & Seek summer contest. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WeACT pleased with rental agreement involving Arts Council, Granada Theatre
As WeACT's performance schedule heats up, leadership is "thrilled" to resume a partnership with the Emporia Arts Council. Board member Lucas Perez-Leahy tells KVOE News the partnership lets WeACT rent...
Aug 04, 2025 We are Emporia Area Community Theatre logo.
Flint Hills Trail State Park among Rail to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame nominees
It may be "developing," but the Flint Hills Trail State Park is on the list as a Hall of Fame candidate. Rails to Trails Conservancy has listed the state park as one of its three Hall of Fame nominees...
Aug 04, 2025 Rails to Trails Conservancy graphic.
USDA seeks public input during reorganization work
With a reorganization effort underway inside the US Department of Agriculture, citizens are asked to give their feedback. Residents can email reorganization@usda.gov with their thoughts by Aug. 26. US...
Aug 04, 2025 US Department of Agriculture logo.
