Category Archives: News
EFD pleased with interest in smoke, carbon monoxide detectors as new headquarters nears operation
Fire Prevention Week is over, but the Emporia Fire Department continues getting the word out about fire safety while handling its emergency duties. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says firefighters are pl...
Oct 14, 2025 Construction on the Emporia Fire Department's new headquarters has made significant strides since starting late last year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Light rain noted areawide Monday
Light rain was commonplace across the KVOE listening area Monday. The KVOE studios got 0.35 inches of rain from occasional showers through the day. The Emporia Municipal Airport got 0.19 inches. Other...
Oct 14, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Superintendent updates main focuses for district Cost Containment Committee ahead of next scheduled meeting October 21
USD 253 Emporia's Cost Containment Committee has its second meeting coming up next week and there is a lot of work to be done before then, according to Superintendent Dr. David McGehee. During an appe...
Oct 13, 2025 Dr. David McGehee. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Black Cat Ball Set For 3rd Annual Event Saturday in Emporia
The Street Cats Club Black Cat Ball returns for their signature Halloween themed fundraiser on Saturday at the Granada Theatre in downtown Emporia. 2025 Black Cat Ball attendees will enjoy dinner, dan...
Oct 13, 2025
Lyon County offsite voting event Saturday at Extension Office
Equipment will be moved later this week, but Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer Amie Jones says everything else is in place for the county's special offsite voting day this weekend. Activities wil...
Oct 13, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Peter Pan Park pond removed from algae alert
As the state's water recreation season comes to an end, there was good news when it comes to local blue-green algae alerts. The pond at Peter Pan Park, in an algae warning for several weeks, had the a...
Oct 13, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Cost-share program to help Kansas ranchers seeking water technology improvements
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced cost-share assistance for commercial feedlots and dairy operations looking to increase their water efficiency. The Ag Department's Division of Conser...
Oct 13, 2025 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
Former Kansas Principal of Year, ESU professor accepts plea in Johnson County child exploitation case
Instead of trial, sentencing is ahead for a decorated Kansas educator in a child exploitation case. Howard Pitler, a former Kansas Principal of the Year while at USD 259 Wichita and a former Emporia S...
Oct 12, 2025 Howard Pitler. Johnson County Jail photo.
Repaving to resume Monday on parts of West 12th, Prairie
Street resurfacing will continue Monday for two of Emporia's busier residential streets. Milling work began last week on West 12th between Rural and Lincoln, as well as Prairie Street between the brid...
Oct 12, 2025 West 12th is mostly repaved Sunday as part of an improvement project also involving part of Prairie Street. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Flint Hills Event Center busy for first Admire Fall Festival
Admire was busy Saturday for the Fall Festival at the Flint Hills Event Center. Festival organizer Kayeloni Davidson was pleased -- and relieved -- to see the turnout, both from vendors and residents,...
Oct 12, 2025 Families had several reasons to attend the Admire Fall Festival on Saturday, including a petting zoo. Flint Hills Event Center photo.
