Category Archives: News
Rec Commission Board with several updates at monthly meeting Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission will field updates during its regular board meeting Monday. Board members will discuss upcoming renovations to the DeBauge Family Sports Complex scheduled for this su...
Apr 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
The Longest Table coming Saturday to First Congregational
You're invited to spend time at Emporia's version of The Longest Table this weekend. The meal is from 12-2 pm Saturday outside First Congregational Church, 326 West 12th, and organizers say it's a way...
Apr 20, 2026 The Longest Table graphic.
Work Zone Awareness Week begins
National Work Zone Awareness week is underway, and the Kansas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to do their part as they go through construction zones this year. KDOT engineer Dustin Hard...
Apr 20, 2026 National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse graphic.
Defendant in Lyon County aggravated kidnapping case to return to court next month
A man facing aggravated kidnapping and other charges in Lyon County District Court will move closer to potential trial dates next month. Charles Tatman was due for a preliminary hearing Friday, but th...
Apr 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
New exhibit opening Tuesday at ESU William Allen White Library
Emporia State University's William Allen White Library debuts a new exhibit Tuesday. The exhibit is called "Across Town, Across America: Emporia on the National Stage," and Libraries and Archives Publ...
Apr 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
King Lake, Council Grove City Lake remain in algae alerts
There is no change in status for one local and one area lake when it comes to blue-green algae alerts. King Lake in Emporia remains in an algae warning, while Council Grove City Lake remains in an alg...
Apr 20, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Party For The Planet educates residents young and old on the importance of planet healthy choices and actions Saturday
The David Traylor Zoo was full of party animals Saturday thanks to the annual Party for the Planet conservation event, which took place through the mid-afternoon hours. According to David Traylor Zoo ...
Apr 19, 2026 Photo by Kelly Proehl/David Traylor Zoo.
Residents receive history lesson across Lyon and portions of surrounding counties during Santa Fe Trail bus tour Saturday
Residents and history buffs of Lyon County traveled the historic Santa Fe Trail Saturday, albeit a bit differently than back in the day. Rather than riding horses and buggies, residents gathered for a...
Apr 19, 2026 Photo courtesy of Jan Huston.
The Taste, again welcomes vendors and visitors from across the area to White Auditorium Saturday night
The tastiest event in Emporia once again took over White Auditorium Saturday night. Emporia Main Street's Taste welcomed food and drink vendors from all across the local area to showcase their various...
Apr 19, 2026
Lion Launch Disc Golf tournament continues for ninth consecutive year Saturday; Organizers say the tradition will continue regardless of USD 253 Board decision regarding school's future
As they await a decision on the future of their beloved school, staff, students and parents of Logan Avenue Elementary School continued a nearly decade-old tradition this weekend in Hammond Park. The ...
Apr 18, 2026
