Category Archives: News
Area drying out after Sunday rain
Heavy rain early Sunday wasn't enough to trigger widespread flooding for area counties -- or any confirmed flooding, for that matter. Rain totals went from two-thirds of an inch to over 2 inches, lead...
Jun 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
A day full of meaning: Eastside Community Group hosts second annual community Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth may not be the oldest national holiday in existence, but in just the four years since its designation as such, it has become a holiday rich in culture, tradition and meaning. In fact, the h...
Jun 19, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
DATA CENTER: Digital Campus developer Pinkston outlines vision for, addresses concerns with project on KVOE Morning Show
Gary Pinkston came to KVOE on Friday to answer questions about his involvement in -- and goals for -- the Flint Hills Digital Campus data center proposal in west Emporia. Pinkston tells KVOE listeners...
Jun 19, 2026 Flint Hills Digital Campus developer Gary Pinkston joined KVOE's Newsmaker segment Friday to discuss his involvement in and goals for the project if it advances. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Common threads among 2026 NTHF induction class: Helping marginalized students, initial careers outside education
Inductees into this year's class of the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflected on the paths that led them to being among the best in education -- and the children they serve -- as part of KVOE's ann...
Jun 19, 2026 Members of the 2026 National Hall of Fame induction class appeared on KVOE's annual Talk of Emporia program Thursday. Pictured are (from left) Peg Cagle, Theresa Maughn, Melyssa Ferro, Carla Neely and Michael Anthony Pope. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Right before sentencing, Perez-Ricardo files to withdraw no-contest plea in Emporia murder case
Sentencing was supposed to take place Thursday for a defendant in an Emporia murder case. That isn't on the calendar anymore because the case is changing direction. Alexei Perez-Ricardo was set to be ...
Jun 19, 2026 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
One person hurt in downtown Emporia wreck early Friday
One person was hurt and hospitalized after a crash in downtown Emporia early Friday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire/EMS were dispatched to the 6th and Mechanic intersection around 5:40 am. Emporia Po...
Jun 19, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Details pending after chase in Coffey County
Coffey County deputies say they were involved in a vehicle pursuit this week, but they are giving out very few details about the incident. Deputes say they were involved in a chase that developed shor...
Jun 19, 2026 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
Front Porch Jams concert series kicking off season 9 Friday
The 2026 Lyon County Front Porch Jam series kicks off Friday. The opening concert will take place from 7 pm to 9 pm at 2910 Crestview Drive with headliners Cookie and the Soulshiners. Front Porch Jams...
Jun 18, 2026 Front Porch Jams of Lyon County image.
Road update request, budget asks and more highlight Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners will be revisiting a potential road upgrade once additional discussions between county personnel and the landowner are held in the coming weeks. During their regular action m...
Jun 18, 2026 Lyon County Commission: Pictured left to right:
District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck
Emporia City Commission conducts initial review of large volume water use policy as part of regular study meeting Wednesday
Emporia leadership has begun outlining the terms that any large-volume water users would have to adhere to should they choose to locate themselves in Emporia. As part of their regular study meeting We...
Jun 18, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
