Category Archives: News
USD 251 adjusts survey mail pickup, dropoff locations after unspecified issues arise
A survey continues for USD 251 parents and patrons for the next week, but some issues have developed on the mail side. The district says there have been some unspecified delivery issues, so it is plac...
Oct 3, 2025 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Kobach requests special session on drivers license gender markers, considers new lawsuit in SNAP data case
By declining to hear an appeal by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, the Kansas Supreme Court has effectively let the Department of Revenue return to past policy on gender marker changes on drivers ...
Oct 3, 2025 Kris Kobach. KVOE News file photo.
Radical Life celebrates start of Radical Champions fundraiser, closing on new brick-and-mortar location
A lot of things are happening for Radical Life these days. The annual Radical Champions fundraiser kicked off Friday morning, with over a dozen individuals and teams seeking to raise at least $1,000 f...
Oct 3, 2025 KVOE's Morning Show featured an interview with Radical Life. On the interview were (from left) Jacque Ambrose, Edie Ambrose, Lindsay Smith and Laura Spencer. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Power pole replacement to cause several adjustments in downtown Emporia early Tuesday
The City of Emporia says a power pole replacement project will take place early next week in downtown Emporia. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says there will be work behind Bourbon Cowb...
Oct 3, 2025 City of Emporia logo.
Groundbreaking event announced for QuikTrip, Flint Hills Crossing development
Discussed for weeks, QuikTrip has finally announced its official groundbreaking and reception for its new Emporia convenience store and gas station. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says ...
Oct 3, 2025 QuikTrip artist rendering.
RDA reschedules monthly board meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors has delayed its monthly meeting. The gathering was supposed to take place Oct. 10 but is now on the calendar for Oct. 15....
Oct 3, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
EFD: Structure fire a false report
Emporia Fire and two nearby districts were called out to a reported structure fire Friday morning. They weren't on scene long or they were canceled before getting to the site. Emporia, Americus and Ol...
Oct 3, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission tables items related to new law enforcement training and 911 center to allow for more information gathering during weekly action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners had one slight adjustment to their regular action meeting held Thursday morning. Originally, commissioners were set to consider a pair of items from Lyon County Sheriff Jeff ...
Oct 2, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rocket Man Show launches 2025-26 Performing Arts Series Wednesday night
The Emporia Arts Council's 2025-26 Performing Arts Series has launched. Kicking off the series Wednesday night was the Rocket Man Show, a tribute to Elton John with renowned impersonator Rus Anderson ...
Oct 2, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Officers announce more details after Saturday crash into Emporia businesses
Emporia Police officers have filled in some details after a crash into a building this past weekend. Capt. Ray Mattas says 67-year-old Donald Hensley of Emporia was cited for careless driving after cr...
Oct 2, 2025 Photo courtesy of Seth Morelock.
