Category Archives: News
Emporia's Rapid Response team shifting focus
Emporia's Rapid Response Team is shifting its focus from an as-needed basis to a standing committee. Rapid Response has been meeting regularly over the last several months following the announcement o...
Aug 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Wall That Heals coming to Emporia on Tuesday
The Wall That Heals is just about here. The scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will have a large procession Tuesday from Lebo to Emporia. Organizer Clay Childs is now expecting over 200 motorcy...
Aug 11, 2025 American Legion Post 5 graphic.
Open houses begin this week for USD 253
Officially, classes are now less than 10 days away for students at USD 253 Emporia. Classes begin for part of the student body Aug. 19 with Jump Start. Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren say...
Aug 11, 2025 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
New Wi-Fi benches to meet community needs
The Emporia Public Library is inching closer to installing some unique benches across town as a way to increase internet access. Last week, the library gained a nearly $50,000 grant from the state thr...
Aug 11, 2025 KVOE News photo.
EFD, other fire departments busy Monday morning
Emporia Fire has been called out to a reported utility pole fire. The call went out shortly before 7:45 am. The fire in question has been reported near Roads 120 and T. Details are currently pending. ...
Aug 11, 2025 Google Maps image.
Gypsum man hurt Sunday night in three-vehicle wreck between Allen and Admire
One person was hurt as part of a three-vehicle wreck on US Highway 56 between Allen and Admire on Sunday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened almost directly between the two commun...
Aug 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Final Latino Awards Adelante coming to Lyon County History Center Saturday, September 27th
The third annual Latino Awards Adelante, coming up next month, will be the final.. That's according to organizers who joined KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday morning to discuss the event, which will take...
Aug 10, 2025 Latino Awards Adelante Flyer.
Hard hitting and high energy; Stellar crowd cheers on field of drivers in annual Lyon County Fair demolition derby Saturday
The 2025 Lyon County Fair went out with a bang Saturday night with the annual demolition derby. Hundreds of individuals filled the Lyon County Fairgrounds Grand Stand arena to watch the action and che...
Aug 10, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Healthy to heavy rain commonplace across KVOE listening area
After flood watches expired Monday morning, more rain is coming to the area by noon Tuesday. Rain totals as of 8 am Monday: *KVOE studios: 2.50 inches total *Emporia Municipal Airport: 2.49 inches tot...
Aug 10, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
RecXtra seeing notable interest as start of classes approaches
In a way, it's like The Who. RecXtra begins Aug. 25 at all USD 253 elementary schools. Program activities will take place only on full school days. Pick-up times will be 5:30 pm. *Click here for the R...
Aug 9, 2025 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
