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Hamilton pledges to 'Lead from the Middle' as Senate campaign stops in Emporia
US Senate candidate Adam Hamilton stopped briefly to meet with potential constituents as part of a campaign stop in Emporia on Thursday. Hamilton is hoping to unseat Republican Senator Roger Marshall,...
Aug 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Senior judge orders high impact data center question to be placed on November ballot; Judge notes the item will not be enacted if approved by voters until declaratory judgment is reached on nature of said question/petition
The question of whether or not to ban high-impact data centers in the Emporia City limits will go before Emporia voters this November. Following a hearing regarding an injunction filed by the City of ...
Aug 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County commissioners increase fines for commercial truck thru traffic on certain paved county roads
Lyon County commissioners have changed the fine schedule for commercial truck drivers using certain paved county roads in certain settings. Commissioners voted unanimously to institute heftier fines f...
Aug 20, 2026 In 2023, Lyon County commissioners disallowed commercial thru truck traffic on Lyon County's paved highways, including Burlingame Road (pictured). On Thursday, commissioners increased fines for violations. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
City of Emporia offers guidance about roofing contractors following destructive hailstorm
Now 2 weeks after a destructive hailstorm hit Emporia and areas to the east, the city of Emporia is giving guidance for residents who may not have started the repair process. The city says all roofing...
Aug 20, 2026 Mark Brown.
Argabright to Kentucky for specialized training through Council of State Governments Toll Fellowship
This weekend will be busy for Mike Argabright. The state's 17th District Senator is traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, to be part of the Henry Toll Fellowship as offered by The Council of State Govern...
Aug 20, 2026 Mike Argabright. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
School districts report minor adjustments with new state law setting up 'one-way' social media conversations
A new school year highlights legal changes affecting schools -- and in one case, communication between districts and their students. House Bill 2299 has districts using their social media platforms as...
Aug 20, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
US Senate candidate Hamilton in Emporia on Thursday
The US Senate race will have one of the candidates in Emporia on Thursday morning. Democrat Adam Hamilton is bringing his "Leading from the Middle" tour to Gravel City Roasters with a stop at 9:15 am....
Aug 20, 2026 Lyon County Democratic Party graphic.
Cyclosporiasis cases hold steady areawide, slow down statewide
Cases are increasing, but the rate of increase is slowing for the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in Kansas. The Department of Health and Environment lists 807 total cases since the outbreak began in ...
Aug 20, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Dense fog advisory affecting Morris, Wabaunsee counties
Thick fog has been patchy in nature north of Emporia -- but widespread enough for the National Weather Service to issue an alert. A dense fog advisory is in place for Morris and Wabaunsee counties unt...
Aug 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
DATA CENTER: Injunction hearing Thursday on petition seeking to ban high-impact facilities
An injunction hearing is planned for 8:30 am Thursday in the city of Emporia's request for a declaratory judgment on a petition looking to end any effort towards a data center for the next decade. The...
Aug 19, 2026 KVOE News photo.
