Category Archives: News
Expanded EFD Station 2 taking shape
Improvements continue to become evident as part of a renovation and expansion of Emporia's Fire Station 2. Fire Chief Brandon Beck, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show this past Friday, says a lot of signi...
Sep 19, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe storms possible Saturday evening, first extended taste of fall to follow
We will have one more hot day before an extended taste of early fall next week. After high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index readings near 100 Friday, nearly identical conditions are expected...
Sep 19, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Public Schools to address strategic planning
Emporia Public Schools has a special meeting soon to discuss a new strategic plan. The Board of Education has approved an agreement with TrustCentric Consulting to start the process of a new strategic...
Sep 19, 2026 USD 253 Emporia graphic
Soden's Grove turf proposals highlighting Rec Commission Meeting
Emporia Recreation Commission is meeting Monday. Some of the topics to be addressed will be the Soden's Grove turf proposals and phone and internet service. Also, the Commission will preview the KSHSA...
Sep 19, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
Gardner woman hospitalized following rollover crash in northern Lyon County
A Gardner woman was injured in a rollover accident in north Lyon County Friday afternoon. According to Lyon County Deputy Daniel Calvert, Sheriff's Deputies and fire and EMS were called to the 100 blo...
Sep 18, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
More than a space: Generations of nursing students gather Friday to honor the memory and legacy of Cora Miller Hall
Over the course of its existence, Cora Miller Hall not only acted as a place of learning for future nurses, but it also served as a glue that would tether many who passed through its doors together fo...
Sep 18, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
More political appearances coming Saturday following appearance in Emporia by Senate candidate Adam Hamilton Monday
Political appearances are heating up. Following a stop by US Senate candidate Democrat Adam Hamilton in Emporia earlier this week, two other Democrats are making appearances in town Saturday. Juan Lue...
Sep 18, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trial delayed for Trimble in child sex abuse materials case
Trial has been delayed in the case of a one-time Emporia State student charged in federal court with distributing child sex abuse materials. Attorneys for Jackson Trimble successfully gained the delay...
Sep 18, 2026 US Department of Justice logo.
Severe weather potential Saturday evening heralds sharply cooler conditions for next week
Cooler conditions are coming. It may be a bumpy ride getting there. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s with head index readings at or slightly above 100 degrees both Friday and Saturday, follo...
Sep 18, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Changes announced in Emporia's commodity food distribution providers
Emporians who receive commodity food boxes will see a change in the program soon. For years, the Salvation Army has handled that operation locally. Now Radical Life and Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church w...
Sep 18, 2026 Kansas Food Bank photo.
