Category Archives: News
Saying Title IX rights were violated, Sailer sues ESU
Just over a year after being informed he would no longer coach Emporia State University's soccer program, Bryan Sailer has filed a federal lawsuit against the university. Sailer's lawsuit addresses co...
Dec 24, 2024 ESU head soccer coach Bryan Sailer. Courtesy ESU Athletics.
Olpe Fitness Park project organizers anticipating exciting announcement soon
A big announcement could be coming from organizers leading the fundraising charge for the Olpe Fitness Park Project according to an update on KVOE's Morning Show Monday. Tyler Schmidt of the Fitness P...
Dec 24, 2024 Olpe Fitness Park artist rendering.
Zoning change request among Lyon County Commission business for Thursday
Lyon County commissioners will meet right after Christmas this week. Commissioners will spend much of the meeting either reviewing board member and staff reports or in executive session, with four exe...
Dec 24, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Motorcycle wreck near Emporia leads to possibly serious injuries for Oklahoma man
An Oklahoma man suffered potentially serious injuries after a wreck near Emporia on Monday evening. The crash happened on the Kansas Turnpike shortly before 6:15 pm at mile marker 126.9 southbound, ne...
Dec 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids culminates with over $2,400 to SOS, custom-designed ring to Matt Horton
Over $2,400 is going to help children served by SOS as part of the annual Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser. The fundraiser let people donate suggested amounts of $5 per chance or $20 for five...
Dec 24, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Salvation Army surpasses $50K fundraising goal
Mission accomplished. The Salvation Army of Emporia has passed its holiday fundraising goal. Capt. Mylie Hadden is grateful for the community's work. Captain Hadden would also note that special bell-r...
Dec 23, 2024
The Buckle announces plans to close store inside Flint Hills Mall effective January 12
A longtime tenant in the Flint Hills Mall will be closing its doors next month. The Buckle announced Monday that it will be closing its Emporia location inside the mall effective January 12. KVOE News...
Dec 23, 2024 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Scam reported by Lyon County Sheriff's Office revolves around person using name of current deputy
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is reporting a scam. The Sheriff's Office has received reports of somebody calling residents saying they are Sgt. Zach Shafer and people need to return the calls about...
Dec 23, 2024 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
As Cedarbrook Meadows developers mull requested layout changes, trio of Emporia housing developments in varying stages of progress
While early adjustments are being made for what could be Emporia's largest housing subdivision in years, progress is being noted for several other housing developments in the city limits. The Mahtropo...
Dec 23, 2024 Five homes are now in the construction stage for the Mahtropolis housing development in northeast Emporia. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County History Center sees record visitor turnout in 2024
How busy was the Lyon County History Center this year? Busier than ever, according to Director Greg Jordan. The History Center recently ended its "O Holy NIght" display featuring locally-owned nativit...
Dec 23, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
