Category Archives: News
Lawmakers propose 1-percent pay raise for certain state employees as regular legislative session nears end
The 2026 regular session ends Friday for Kansas lawmakers, and legislators have a new budget bill for Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to consider -- although she has already said she does not like a key c...
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Emporia State Faculty Honored with Top Awards; Women's History Month Event Set for Friday
Faculty at Emporia State University are being recognized for excellence in teaching, service and mentorship, with several awards announced ahead of a campus celebration later this week. Leading this y...
Mar 26, 2026
The Remotes Coming to Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday
A unique musical act is coming to town this weekend as Emporia Granada Theatre hosts a live performance by The Remotes this Saturday night. The Southern California-based group will take the stage at 7...
Mar 26, 2026 The Remotes
UPDATE: Storm chances to bring cooler temperatures into weekend; Fire danger to remain elevated through weekend with red flag warnings and fire weather watches in place Friday and Saturday
High fire danger throughout the day Thursday is expected to give way to severe storm potential late Thursday into the early morning hours Friday. Red Flag Warnings remain in place through 8 pm for Lyo...
Mar 26, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission to discuss KDOT funding for road sign upgrades at Thursday meeting
Lyon County commissioners have contracts and purchases as the main items for their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners could well approve a funding agreement with the Kansas Department of Transport...
Mar 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo .
14th annual John 'Doc' Baxter Taco Feed sees great turnout in both diners and volunteers once again
For the 14th consecutive year Wednesday, community members showed up in waves to support students of Emporia State University and honor the memory of a beloved figure in the university's athletic trai...
Mar 25, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Newman Regional Health named as Rural Health Transformation Anchor Hospital
The state's Rural Health Transformation program is taking shape, and Newman Regional Health is set to have a significant role going forward. During the hospital's Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, ...
Mar 25, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services graphic.
More than 120 individuals and 30 plus businesses take advantage of latest job and resource fair inside Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building Wednesday
The Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building was full of both job seekers looking for their next career path and businesses looking to provide them with said path Wednesday afternoon. Kansas Workforc...
Mar 25, 2026 Kansas WorkforceONE courtesy image.
Good's Cash Saver ownership and staff cut the ribbon on Merchant Street location signifying official store opening Wednesday
Since 1968, Good's Cash Saver has been serving the Emporia community and now it is doing so in two locations. Wednesday, ownership, management and staff of Good's convened at the former Reeble's Count...
Mar 25, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
April 28 Rec Center Steering Committee meeting may see significant decisions on recreation facilities
Significant decisions are still ahead for the Emporia Recreation Commission's Steering Committee when it comes to a new public recreation center and renovations to the Lee Beran Rec Center. Those deci...
Mar 25, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission Steering Committee Chair Deon Morrow updated KVOE listeners on the process towards a new public recreation facility and renovations to Lee Beran Recreation Center on KVOE's Newsmaker segment Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
