Category Archives: News
Lyon County boasting second cheapest gas prices in state of Kansas which is ranked 13th in the nation
The state of Kansas is currently in the upper half of states with the lowest gas prices in the nation, with Lyon County being the second cheapest county in the state. According to numbers from AAA Kan...
Dec 2, 2025 AAA Kansas Graphic.
'Wonderful things can happen:' Match Day smashes prior record -- again -- in topping $800,000 for first time
The holidays are a time of giving, and area residents gave heartily to the 35 community groups involved in the Emporia Community Foundation's 12th annual Match Day. As usual, the total included $170,0...
Dec 2, 2025 Emporia Community Foundation Board Chair Paul Dean (from left), Match Day Committee member Ruth Wheeler and Community Foundation CEO Linda Kehres-Schmidt reveal the total from the 2025 Match Day fundraiser during the annual check presentation at Flinthills Mall. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Wabaunsee County Economic Development gains grant to attract World Cup spectators to Flint Hills
World Cup in the Flint Hills? Well, not for games -- but Wabaunsee County is developing a marketing campaign to attract spectators with the help of the Kansas Department of Commerce. The state is disb...
Dec 2, 2025 FIFA logo.
Investigation ongoing into reported gas leak in downtown Emporia
Emporia Fire and Kansas Gas responded to a downtown Emporia business Tuesday morning after a report of a gas leak. Emporia Fire was first on the scene of Genesis Health Systems, 1007 Commercial, arriv...
Dec 2, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Variant of bail bond scam returns in Coffey County
A scam noted periodically this year in Coffey County has returned. The Sheriff's Office has noted some version of a bail bond scam at times this summer and fall. The most recent case involves somebody...
Dec 2, 2025 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
State tax revenues above 2024 numbers, below expectations for November
Total tax collections for November surpassed last year's mark but fell just short of expectations for the state of Kansas. The monthly report had the state gaining $687 million for November, up 1.7 pe...
Dec 2, 2025 Kansas Great Seal.
Salvation Army announces upcoming government commodity food distribution event
The Salvation Army will have its latest government commodity food box pickup event next week. The Salvation Army will have the food available Dec. 10 from 1-2 pm at the Salvation Army Annex, 209 West ...
Dec 2, 2025 Salvation Army logo.
Minimal traffic issues reported after area's first snowfall of season Monday
Travel issues were few and far between in and around Emporia with the first snowfall of the season Monday. Less than an inch of snow fell at the KVOE studios, with intermittent snowfall through the da...
Dec 2, 2025 Snowfall Monday dusted Emporia streets before melting as the day progressed. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
White Christmas at Red Rocks to cap off 20th anniversary of state historic site and honor memory of longtime organizer Sharri Scribner
Red Rocks State Historic Site is inviting the public to its annual holiday celebration this weekend. A White Christmas at Red Rocks will begin at 2 pm at 927 Exchange Street with several live music pe...
Dec 1, 2025 Kansas State Historical Society photo.
Mitchell, Cheever appeals slowly progressing
Appeals in two murder cases, one local and one area, continue moving towards resolutions. Devawn Mitchell continues his appeal of both his conviction of felony murder, aggravated assault on law enforc...
Dec 1, 2025 Kansas Courts graphic.
