Category Archives: News
Argabright concerned about 'deficit spending' as conference committee works on state budget
The details are different, but the underlying concern is the same after the Kansas House and Senate passed separate budget versions over the last two weeks. The concern: balancing revenues versus expe...
Mar 10, 2026 Mike Argabright. Kansas Legislature photo.
Visit Emporia announces Tourism Grant awardees
Visit Emporia has announced one round of recipients for its Tourism Grants. Director Matt Fowler says the goal is to use part of the city's transient guest tax revenues to generate more such money thr...
Mar 10, 2026 Visit Emporia logo.
Healthy rainfall, no severe weather with Tuesday night storms
There was brief heavy rainfall, but there weren't any severe weather reports after a slight risk evening Tuesday. Storms began moving into the KVOE listening area after 8 pm, eventually causing severe...
Mar 10, 2026 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
USD 252 considering options for girls athletics at Hartford
How best to proceed with girls sports in Hartford was a main discussion point for USD 252 Southern Lyon County board members Monday night. The discussion is in its early stages after the girls basketb...
Mar 10, 2026 Wave.video photo.
RDA board meeting to feature update on Flint Hills Economic Alliance, review of agency finances
Reviews and updates are the main points of business for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors meeting Friday. Board members will discuss the RDA's financial re...
Mar 10, 2026 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
Facilities discussion to continue Wednesday for USD 251 board
More discussions connected to new facilities are ahead for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education this week. At Wednesday night's meeting, the board will continue discussing the process and ...
Mar 10, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Lyon County Highway Department closes two roads
The Lyon County Highway Department has announced two road closures. Work begins Tuesday on a culvert along Road K-7, or Olpe Lake Road, south of Road 70. The goal is to replace the culvert by Friday. ...
Mar 10, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
12 for 12 fundraiser off to good start for adding tablet to National Memorial to Fallen Educators
Early indications are the National Teachers Hall of Fame fundraiser to expand the National Memorial to Fallen Educators is off to a good start. The 12 for 12 campaign launched last week. Hall of Fame ...
Mar 10, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Main Street participant in USA Today's 10Best contest for third straight year, fourth overall
Make it three straight years for Emporia Main Street as a participant in USA Today's 10Best Main Streets contest. USA Today announced 20 participants Monday, including cities as big as Denver, Colorad...
Mar 09, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Capturing Kids Hearts consulting contract among items up for possible termination during USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday; Village Principal confident CKH model principles will continue within district schools despite contract termination
The end of USD 253 Emporia's Capturing Kids Hearts consulting contract, one of the recommendations from the cost containment committee set to be considered Wednesday, won't necessarily mean the end of...
Mar 09, 2026 Students and staff of Village Elementary School learn about the school's seventh straight CKH National Showcase School status during a morning assembly. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
