Category Archives: News
City Commission to look at Cedarbrook Meadows preliminary PUD
Emporia city commissioners will have an update on plans for a major housing development as part of their business Wednesday. Commissioners will discuss approval of a preliminary Planned Unit Developme...
Aug 5, 2025 PEC rendering.
Construction continues at Little Lyons Childcare
Little Lyons Childcare continues work towards its overall goal of 24-7 service for local families. On KVOE's Morning Show Newsmaker segment Tuesday, Ignite Emporia Director Michelle Margeson says the ...
Aug 5, 2025 The south end of Little Lyons is now seeing notable construction work. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Services announced for Floyds Inc owner John Wheeler
Services are being announced for John Wheeler, the Emporia business owner who passed away Saturday. Services will be Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at 627 Event Space. Residents are encouraged to share m...
Aug 5, 2025 Courtesy photo.
Emporia's numerous street infrastructure projects continue
Orange cone season remains in full effect in Emporia. The city of Emporia has several significant improvement projects underway now. Street Resurfacing work currently involves mill and overlay on Prai...
Aug 5, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Fair premium sale highlights work done by 4-H participants
4-H show events concluded Monday with the annual premium sale at the show barn. The event highlights the significant amount of work done by 4-H participants, according to Lyon County Extension Ag Agen...
Aug 5, 2025 Chickens are lined up immediately before the start of the Lyon County Fair premium sale Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New WiFi benches ahead for Emporia as Public Library gains state ADOPT grant
Emporia Public Library is getting nearly $50,000 in state grant funds for a variety of projects. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the library is getting just under $49,000 to install five solar-powere...
Aug 5, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Strong individual income tax numbers propel overall monthly revenues
Revenues tracked well for the state of Kansas in the latest Department of Labor report. Total tax collections went above $670 million, beating estimates by 3.3 percent. That total was largely driven b...
Aug 5, 2025 Kansas Great Seal.
CareArc announces free physicals for students through remainder of August
CareArc will be offering free school and sports physicals for all students through the remainder of the month. The health center announced the free physicals Monday afternoon as part of a back-to-scho...
Aug 4, 2025 CareArc graphic.
'He did business right:' Fellow auto business owners honor John Wheeler following his passing Saturday
Following his passing this weekend, John Wheeler, the longtime owner of Floyd's Inc., is being remembered by fellow automotive professionals for his business acumen and caring demeanor towards others....
Aug 4, 2025 Courtesy photo
New emu flock getting acclimated at David Traylor Zoo
Limu isn't coming to Emporia, but several emus are now part of the David Traylor Zoo's expanding list of animals. This past Friday, the zoo mentioned a quintet of female emus. On KVOE's Morning Show o...
Aug 4, 2025 David Traylor Zoo photo.
