Category Archives: News
National Teachers Hall of Fame induction activities reaching zenith after Municipal Band concert
Nothing says National Teachers Hall of Fame Week for the Emporia Municipal Band quite like a rousing rendition of The Chicken Dance. Inductees past and present enjoyed the Chicken Dance -- and the res...
Jun 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Water main break reported, fixed in northeast Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities crews made relatively short work of a water main break in northeast Emporia early Friday. Crews were called out to the 1100 block of Topeka just after 6 am, finishing t...
Jun 20, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Commemorating the 'main story': Emporians of all backgrounds gather at Eastside Community Park to celebrate and reflect on the impact of Juneteenth holiday Thursday
The atmosphere at Emporia's Eastside Memorial Park on Thursday evening was full of celebration, community, and reflection as individuals from all walks of life gathered to recognize and commemorate th...
Jun 19, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOENews
Heat advisory issued for Lyon, most surrounding counties Friday through Saturday
The KVOE listening area is set to experience its first significant heat event of the year this weekend and the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for portions of the area in response....
Jun 19, 2025 NWS Topeka Graphic
Sensory swim sessions coming to Jones Aquatic Center
Sensory Swim is coming to the Jones Aquatic Center this weekend. JAC will host two sensory swim sessions from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday and July 26. Aquatic Center Supervisor Jennifer Wegener sa...
Jun 19, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's fireworks sales and discharge window opens June 27
Tents are scattered across town, but they are up. Which means only one thing -- fireworks can legally be bought soon in the Emporia city limits. The fireworks sales and discharge window begins June 27...
Jun 19, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Ashburn pleads no contest to drug possession after alleged involvement in May 31 chase that hurt Lyon County deputy
One of two defendants accused of leading a law enforcement pursuit leading to injuries for a Lyon County deputy late last month has accepted a plea agreement. Preston Ashburn had been charged with bat...
Jun 19, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man appealing nearly eight-year sentence for drug distribution in Lyon County
A man who pleaded no contest to drug distribution in a Lyon County criminal case will spend nearly eight years in prison. Rafael Munoz Garcia, age 27 of Topeka, received a 95-month total sentence as p...
Jun 19, 2025 Rafael Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
Flood warning up for Cottonwood River at Emporia, removed for other area gauges
A flood warning remains in effect for the Cottonwood River at Emporia following heavy rainfall this week. *The Cottonwood River at Emporia is in a flood warning from late Thursday night to Friday even...
Jun 19, 2025 Cottonwood River water flows from the old Kansas Highway 99 bridge to the new bridge early Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe thunderstorm warning late Wednesday afternoon leads to brief heavy rain in north Lyon County
Isolated storms late Wednesday afternoon led to a severe thunderstorm warning for north Lyon County. No severe weather was reported afterward. Rain totals: *Allen: 0.20 inches *Bushong: 0.54 inches *2...
Jun 19, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
