Category Archives: News
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.
'Meant to be:' Hide & Seek winner claims grand prize Monday
Todd Henrikson is a very happy man -- and with good reason after claiming the KVOE Hide & Seek medallion, along with the grand prize package. Henrikson picked up his prizes shortly after appearing on ...
Aug 4, 2025 Flanked by Esther and Harry Henrikson, Todd Henrikson (center) poses with the winnings from KVOE's annual Hide & Seek summer contest. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WeACT pleased with rental agreement involving Arts Council, Granada Theatre
As WeACT's performance schedule heats up, leadership is "thrilled" to resume a partnership with the Emporia Arts Council. Board member Lucas Perez-Leahy tells KVOE News the partnership lets WeACT rent...
Aug 4, 2025 We are Emporia Area Community Theatre logo.
Flint Hills Trail State Park among Rail to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame nominees
It may be "developing," but the Flint Hills Trail State Park is on the list as a Hall of Fame candidate. Rails to Trails Conservancy has listed the state park as one of its three Hall of Fame nominees...
Aug 4, 2025 Rails to Trails Conservancy graphic.
USDA seeks public input during reorganization work
With a reorganization effort underway inside the US Department of Agriculture, citizens are asked to give their feedback. Residents can email reorganization@usda.gov with their thoughts by Aug. 26. US...
Aug 4, 2025 US Department of Agriculture logo.
Kansas joins lawsuit to unlock federal funding for wide range of priorities
Over 20 states are legally challenging the Trump administration's use of certain federal provisions to end funding for a range of projects at the state level, and Kansas is on the list. Governor Laura...
Aug 4, 2025 Kansas Great Seal.
Investigation underway after injury crash near Hartford
Lyon County deputies are investigating after a crash early Monday morning. Deputies initially responded to the 800 block of Road Y-5, about two miles south of Hartford, before shifting their efforts t...
Aug 4, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Investigation ongoing after Emporia man drowns at Madison City Lake
Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels says an Emporia man passed away during an incident Saturday at Madison City Lake. Samuels says the Emergency Communications Department received a 911 call shortl...
Aug 3, 2025 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Street Preservation work continues ahead of fog sealing
Emporia's Street Preservation project is moving into the second phase of work this week. Chip sealing finished Friday. The city says sweeping and other fog seal prep work will take place Monday and po...
Aug 3, 2025 City of Emporia logo.
Court processes underway in Coffey County child sex abuse case, beginning next month in offender registry violations case
A preliminary hearing is coming next month in a Coffey County case involving charges of rape and several other alleged incidents of criminal sexual behavior against a child. Forrest Lynn Cornine, age ...
Aug 3, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
