Category Archives: News
Emporia State University hosts ceremonial groundbreaking for Freestate Middle Mile Network Wednesday
Emporia State University played host to a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new statewide broadband project that aims to increase connectivity for all residents. Cremer Hall on the University's campus p...
Jun 18, 2025 Pictured left to right: Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reid, Assistant Secretary of Quality Places for the Kansas Department of Commerce Matt Godinez, Director of Kansas Office of Broadband Development Bill Abston, KanREN Executive Director Chris Crook and IdeaTek General Counsel and Director of Broadband Advocacy Ethan Kaplan shovel some dirt at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Freestate Middle Mile Network on the ESU campus. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Two found dead following home explosion in east Emporia Wednesday
Two individuals are deceased following an explosion that destroyed a home in east Emporia late Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release from the City of Emporia, emergency responders discovere...
Jun 18, 2025 An Emporia Fire ladder truck was used to pour water on top of a house that exploded in east Emporia on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees discuss 'humbling' experience on KVOE's On-Air Chat
"Surreal." "Humbling." "Overwhelming." Those were some of the adjectives this year's class of National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees used on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday to describe their time in...
Jun 18, 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees appeared on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. From left: Tom Jenkins, Michael Dunlea III, Dr Camille Jones Ford, Michelle Pearson and Dr Pascale Creek Pinner. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission approves Stormont Vail final plat
The planning phase is complete and now design and later construction can begin for a new multi-million-dollar medical facility in Emporia following action by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. Duri...
Jun 18, 2025 City of Emporia map.
Juneteenth Celebration set for Thursday in Emporia
Emporia's Juneteenth Celebration is coming Thursday. Activities will take place at Eastside Memorial Park. Eastside Community Group spokesman Arthur Lorick says the event will combine a celebration an...
Jun 18, 2025 Society for Public Health Education graphic.
Flooding declaration, budget request ahead for Lyon County Commission action meeting Friday
After verbally issuing a local disaster declaration for significant flooding last week, Lyon County commissioners could officially sign the document as part of their action meeting Friday. The verbal ...
Jun 18, 2025 KVOE News file photo .
Wildlife and Parks seeking input on 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is looking ahead for the next several years, and it is seeking public input on its updated Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan. The draft currently under disc...
Jun 18, 2025 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks logo.
Flood warnings up for area river gauges after Tuesday's heavy rain
So far, there hasn't been a widespread impact reported in Lyon County after heavy rainfall Tuesday. Renewed flooding has been noted on Road 150 from Kansas Highway 99 to Road J, south to Road 140 and ...
Jun 18, 2025 Ditches in Strong City ran full Tuesday after around 3 inches of rainfall. Jacob Welsh/Chase County Sheriff.
8th annual Front Porch Jam Series begins Friday with concert benefiting the Emporia Senior Center
The 8th annual Lyon County Front Porch Jam series is kicking off this weekend. The first concert in the 2025 series will be taking place at 2910 Crestview Drive Friday evening, hosted by Don Wamser, C...
Jun 17, 2025 Front Porch Jams Image.
Weather alerts through June 23, 2025
The following flood warning is currently active: *The Cottonwood River at Emporia is now in a flood warning from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning after a prior warning period from Thursday night t...
Jun 17, 2025 KVOE News graphic.
