Category Archives: News
Emporia Police arrest woman on suspicion of attempted murder
Additional details have been released following an alleged attempted murder incident that led to the arrest of one individual last week. According to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas, at approximatel...
Aug 24, 2026 Marisol Alcala. Lyon County Jail Photo.
No injuries, one arrested after pickup strikes local eatery in Emporia Sunday
A man is in custody following a vehicle accident Sunday that damaged a local eatery. According to the Emporia Police Department, at approximately 4:15 pm Sunday, units were dispatched to the 1100 bloc...
Aug 24, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Community invited to attend screening of new documentary detailing the career of legendary ESU Basketball player and coach Ron Slaymaker Wednesday
Over the years, Ron Slaymaker has been known simply as Coach Slay. But now, he has a new title before his name: movie star. Coach Slay began his playing career in Peabody and was recruited to play at ...
Aug 24, 2026 Coach Slay Beyond the Scoreboard promotional image.
DATA CENTER: Emporia Neighbors United filing KORA complaint against City of Emporia
Legal maneuvering continues in connection to a potential data center in west Emporia. Emporia Neighbors United is filing a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General's Office on 2 fronts. First, the g...
Aug 24, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Processes continue towards Nov. 3 bond vote in USD 251
Things are moving forward for USD 251 North Lyon County as the district asks for permission to fund a major change in its school operations. The bond questions, one for a new high school near North Ly...
Aug 24, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CareArc reaffirms dedication to care for all regardless of status amid upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes via H.R. 1 in October
CareArc is reminding residents their doors are open to all, despite upcoming federal changes in healthcare eligibility. In a news release from the health care provider this past week, CareArc urged im...
Aug 23, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Repair estimate pending after bridge hit by oversized load northeast of Emporia
Traffic was constricted for several hours this past weekend after a bridge was hit by an oversized load Saturday evening. The incident happened around mile marker 139 on the Kansas Turnpike, 12 miles ...
Aug 23, 2026 Photo courtesy of Cherie Crisp.
40 years strong: Beef Fest brings community together
Four decades in, Flint Hills Beef Fest appears as strong as ever. That was the perspective of Beef Fest Committee Jessie Smith during the event's annual steak feed Saturday. She saw a lot of signs of ...
Aug 22, 2026 KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas was among several KVOE staffers manning grills for the annual Flint Hills Beef Fest hamburger feed Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trump trying again to use imported beef to lower consumer costs
President Donald Trump is hoping to lower beef prices by allowing more imported beef into the country. It's the second time in a year Trump has offered this general plan as a solution to record-settin...
Aug 22, 2026 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
Sertoma Club marks 25 years of operating miniature train with community gathering
The miniature train in Soden's Grove made more memories for families Saturday. The Sertoma Club has been operating the train for 25 years now, and with the regular ride season ending next weekend, the...
Aug 22, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
