Category Archives: News
Second She Sings: Women in Music Festival coming Saturday to Emporia State
Saturday marks the second She Sings: Women in Music Festival at Emporia State University, and music professors and instructors are excited for what's coming. The event is Saturday, and Music Professor...
Apr 27, 2026 Emporia State University graphic.
Emporia State University commencement activities coming May 15th and 16th
Ceremonies for graduate students will start at 6 pm Friday, May 15th. Activities for undergraduate students begin at 9:30 am Saturday, May 16th. All activities will take place inside William L. White ...
Apr 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
New roads added to Lyon County closure list as others reopen
Several more Lyon County roads are now closed due to flooding rainfall, but others previously closed have reopened. Road closures include the following: *Road 210 from K to Kansas Highway 99 *Road 215...
Apr 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorm watch in affect for Lyon, most surrounding counties until 4 am; Greenwood County in tornado watch
After severe weather activity Sunday afternoon, more severe storms are possible Sunday night into Monday morning. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 am. Lyon, C...
Apr 26, 2026 Storm Prediction Center graphic.
Lyon County Clerk: Over 800 valid signatures needed for Logan Avenue petition to go to State Board of Education
People living in the USD 253 boundaries and wanting to challenge the school district's recent vote to end school operations at Logan Avenue Elementary are on the clock if they want to submit their pap...
Apr 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
United Way administrators pleased with attendance at Pathway to Hope: Community Resource Fair
Leaders of the United Way of the Flint Hills were hoping for a good turnout at the Pathways to Hope: Community Resource Fair on Saturday. And that's what they got. Better than 200 people, not includin...
Apr 25, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Debut of The Longest Table may lead to similar event later this year
If you wanted a good meal and some good conversations, Emporia's first rendition of The Longest Table was a good place to go. First Congregational Church opened its front lawn to over 100 people. Orga...
Apr 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
PAROC busy for Earth Day
Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center had its own spin on Earth Day on Saturday, and the event was well-attended. Over 200 people went to PAROC, and event organizer Laura Budke ...
Apr 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Mirth and merriment for all at Enchanted Emporia
There were glad tidings to be had as Emporia Main Street had its second Enchanted Emporia on Saturday. The gathering space was the 10 block of West 9th, and Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Coordina...
Apr 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe weather risk returns Saturday evening, Sunday
After an active day Thursday for severe weather, strong storms are possible this weekend. Showers and storms are increasingly possible by late Saturday afternoon and early evening, with severe weather...
Apr 25, 2026 Chris Turner.
