Category Archives: News
Emporia hosts inaugural FARMette conference and folk music showcase Sunday
Emporia's 10 West Grill and Dive Bar was full of folk and cheer Sunday as it hosted the very first Farmette conference. Sunday's keynote address was delivered by former Emporia resident and noted sing...
Mar 02, 2026 FARM President Elexa Dawson mediates a Q&A panel with radio hosts Diana Linn and Nick Carswell. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Long detour now in effect as major reconstruction project begins on K-177
Work may get off to a slow start because of the weather, but Kansas Highway 177 is now closed between Council Grove and Strong City due to a major construction project. The Kansas Department of Transp...
Mar 02, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
138th St. David's Day celebration and concert held at Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus Sunday afternoon
For the 138th year, members of Emporia's Welsh population came together to celebrate the country's most honored holiday, St. David's Day. The holiday celebrates St. David, the Sixth Century Patron Sai...
Mar 01, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Fire welcomes community to grand opening of new Emporia Fire Station 1 Sunday
After a year of construction and over a decade of planning, the new Emporia Fire Station 1 is ready for operations. The operational status of the new EFD headquarters was signified by a ceremonial unc...
Mar 01, 2026 Members of the Emporia Fire Department prepare for the ceremonial hose uncoupling to signify the operational readiness of the new headquarters. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Healthy rain totals, no travel issues noted after cold rainfall, wintry mix, severe weather warning Sunday
So far, no travel issues have been reported after an eventful day for weather Sunday. Area residents had to contend with a wintry mix, cold rain and thunderstorms at times through the afternoon. One a...
Mar 01, 2026 Small hail was reported in south Emporia as part on non-severe storm activity Sunday. Brailyn Peak.
Iranian Supreme Leader killed as part of first day of joint US-Israel military operation
The first day of a joint military operation involving the United States and Israel against Iran was eventful. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, one of several targets in the attacks, was ...
Feb 28, 2026 Google Maps image.
Emporia Fire responds to structure fire call, small brush fire
Emporia Fire had a busy Saturday afternoon. Firefighters first went to a reported structure fire in the 1000 block of Mary shortly before 1:30 pm, although they found no sign of fire at that location....
Feb 28, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Official approval still pending, but Newman Regional Health's Building On capital campaign discussions continue
Two months ago, the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees began openly discussing a possible $50 million capital campaign. Chief Executive Officer Cathy Pimple says conversations continue behind th...
Feb 28, 2026 The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees discusses finances at the February 2026 meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday
Severe weather season is upon us, and the National Weather Service wants you to be ready for all severe weather hazards over the next several months. Severe Weather Awareness Week officially begins Mo...
Feb 28, 2026 In 2018, Eureka was hit by a tornado for the second time in three years. Adrianne Stapleford photo.
Flint Hills Smoke Management Tool to activate Sunday
On Sunday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment activates the Kansas smoke modeling tool. The computer model, available at the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan website at ksfire.org, lets ...
Feb 28, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
