Category Archives: News
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Clinic marks 25 years of offering hope and support to area families
After 25 years of operation, organizers of Emporia's Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic Clinic are glad for the supports they have provided to families and are looking to build on those successes. The ...
Sep 9, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Heat to break after rainfall returns Wednesday
The weather pattern is changing, but it will still be a hot day before the changes become more evident. The extreme heat warning covering Lyon and most surrounding counties for over a week, along with...
Sep 9, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
USDA touting effort to modernize data collection with more information released about Ranchers First initiative
Recently, President Donald Trump signed executive orders designed to increase protections for the ranching industry. President Trump's executive actions have several goals: expanding market access for...
Sep 9, 2026 US Department of Agriculture graphic.
Trash truck, dumpster catch fire near Emporia apartment complex
An investigation continues after a vehicle fire was reported in north central Emporia on Wednesday. Emporia Fire was toned out to the north side Hillcrest Apartments, 400 West 15th, just after 7:30 am...
Sep 9, 2026 Emporia Fire logo.
Bridge repairs ahead on Road 170 east of Emporia
After pavement work on part of Road 170 east of Emporia on Tuesday, more work on Road 170 is ahead Wednesday. The Lyon County Highway Department has bridge repair work scheduled between Roads W and X,...
Sep 9, 2026 Google Maps image.
Medical terminology and city capital improvement plan both receive review from Emporia Planning Commissioners Tuesday
Emporia Planning Commissioners had a pair of items before them during their monthly meeting Tuesday, with one coming back for more discussion and another receiving no recommendation. Commissioners fir...
Sep 8, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
HEAT: Local learning institutions doing their best to help students beat the heat in and out of the classroom with cooler temperatures on the horizon
For the last week, KVOE News has been reporting on schedule adjustments related to the extreme heat wave that has been holding steady over the area for the last 10 days, focusing mainly on athletics. ...
Sep 8, 2026 USD 253 and FHTC Logos.
Repatriation activities coming for pair of Bushong veterans killed in WWII next month
Repatriation activities are coming next month for a pair of Bushong natives killed in World War II. The ceremony and burial for brothers Sgt. Jay Moreland and Sgt. William Moreland will take place Sat...
Sep 8, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health, strategic partners now part of brand-new Astra Health collaborative
Already with external partnerships involving University of Kansas Health System and LMH Health, Newman Regional Health has announced it is a founding member of a larger collaborative. Newman Regional,...
Sep 8, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Unsettled weather pattern to replace hot, dry conditions
Hot, dry conditions may finally be nearing the end after 10 days of baking the KVOE listening area. After a high of 102 and a top heat index reading of 106 Monday, We will have a high again of 102 and...
Sep 8, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
