Category Archives: News
First American Legion pancake breakfast feeds more purposes than one Saturday
If anyone knows a thing or two about great service, it is the brave veterans of our community who provided a different kind of service to the community Saturday morning. Emporia's American Legion Post...
Mar 08, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Increase in participation noted for second annual Adam Tebben 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
More than 30 teams of all ages signed up to take part in the second annual Adam Tebben 3-on-3 Basketball tournament Saturday inside of the Emporia State Rec Center. The participation was a nearly 10-t...
Mar 08, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Removal of advance voting grace period and change in Supreme Court appointment process among major talking points for local lawmakers during second legislative dialogue Saturday
The pace has not slowed at the state level as the 2025 legislative session continues; if anything, it has only become faster and more furious. That was a consensus amongst local lawmakers in attendanc...
Mar 08, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia First Friday celebrates 100th Art Walk Friday
Emporia's First Friday Artwalk hit an impressive milestone this weekend. The artwalk hosted its 100th event Friday in the dowtown corridor with another impressive lineup of artists at various location...
Mar 08, 2025 Photo by Emporia First Friday.
EFOZ Zoo Auction rounds up $131,000 between new virtual component and annual live auction held Friday evening
The Emporia Friends of the Zoo rounded up a tremendous crowd and fundraising total with its annual Zoo Roundup Auction Friday night. In total, EFOZ raised $131,000 to support zoo initiatives and progr...
Mar 08, 2025 Pictured left to right:
EFOZ Vice-President and Auction Co-Chair Jeanie Jenkins, David Traylor Zoo Director Brenda Young, Emporia's Radio Stations (KVOE) General Manager and Auction Emcee Ron Thomas and Auctioneer Dwayne Coble. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Man convicted in 2019 Lyon County drug distribution, attempted contraband case dies in prison
A man serving over 10 years in state prison after a drug distribution conviction in Lyon County has died in prison. The Kansas Department of Corrections says Devon Stutesman was serving out a 122-mont...
Mar 07, 2025 Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Wolf Creek celebrates 40 years of history while looking ahead to the future of energy with 40th anniversary celebration activities Friday
While the gathering at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Plant Friday morning was recognizing the facility's 40th anniversary officially coming next week, Chief Nuclear Officer and Vice President Cleeve Re...
Mar 07, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Time again to 'Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries'
Sunday is the day to change all your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Which means it's time to at least check your smoke detectors. Emporia Fire Battalion Ryan Conley says the premise of using the spr...
Mar 07, 2025 National Fire Prevention Association graphic.
Arrangements announced for Dale Davis
Funeral arrangements have been announced for longtime Emporia businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Dale Davis. Following a private family service, there will be a public celebration of life fr...
Mar 07, 2025 Dale Davis. Kansas Chamber photo.
Stiles brings message of positivity to Emporia State
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jackie Stiles appeared at Emporia State University on Thursday, telling people about her life and career -- during and after basketball. As a high schooler, St...
Mar 07, 2025 Jackie Stiles (center, pink sweatshirt) meets with students attending her talk at Emporia State University on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
