Category Archives: News
Heat advisory continues until 7 pm
Triple-digit heat will continue for the first half of the week. A heat advisory continues through 7 pm for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties with a projected high temperature of 102 f...
Aug 30, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Giroux pleads no contest in connected aggravated assault, battery cases in Lyon County District Court
An Emporia man originally accused of choking a woman in one incident early this year and then trying to run her down with a truck in a second incident has accepted plea agreements in the resulting cri...
Aug 30, 2026 Seth Giroux. Lyon County Jail photo.
KDWP reintroduces fall turkey hunting season, adjusts certain nonresident hunting hours
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has some changes ahead for fees at state parks, as well as the return of one hunting season for the first time in several years. The fall turkey hunting sea...
Aug 30, 2026 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks logo.
Kansas Sidewinders MC hosts second annual Ride For Life benefiting Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention
Saturday saw many individuals thundering down the road in an effort to raise dollars and awareness for the difficult journey that many face throughout their lives. For the second year, the Kansas Side...
Aug 29, 2026 Members of the Kansas Sidewinders MC gather together for a photo before the second annual Ride For Life Poker Run. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Botanical Bingo combines fun and education to support Emporia Friends of the Zoo Saturday
A pair of entities with like-minded focuses teamed up Saturday afternoon for a new, engaging, and educational event that drew a strong turnout from residents. Good Way Gardens hosted the inaugural Bot...
Aug 29, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Turnout for second annual Pickle for a Purpose doubles inaugural event Saturday
Pickleball continues to be the sensation sweeping the nation in terms of the sports world and also when it comes to charitable endeavors. A case in point is the turnout for the second annual Pickle fo...
Aug 29, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
From its mission to its attendance, Vamos a Pescar continues to see constant growth as evidenced by largest ever turnout for 10th annual event Saturday
In the decade since Vamos a Pescar (Let's Go Fishing) began with a handful of families and a simple mission of exposing Spanish speakers to the great outdoors, the event has grown tremendously in both...
Aug 29, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lebo woman killed in head on collision in Coffey County Friday
A Lebo woman is dead following a vehicle and semi collision near Beto Junction Friday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 8:30 pm at Interstate 35 mile ma...
Aug 29, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Football field grand opening and latest Front Porch Jam brings Olpe community out to celebrate a pair of great causes Friday evening
The City of Olpe had a pair of reasons to celebrate Friday night, and they did just that, starting with the grand official opening of the city's new football field. The event filled the stands of the ...
Aug 29, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Former interim president departs Emporia State University
The former Interim President of Emporia State University, Dr. Taylor Kriley, has "Departed" the university. The university confirmed Dr. Kriley's departure to KVOE News Friday; however, there was no r...
Aug 29, 2026 Taylor Kriley. Emporia State University photo.
