Category Archives: News
All Veterans Tribute: Annual veterans art exhibit begins busy two weeks of veteran activities Friday
Emporia's annual patriotic art display is up for viewing for the next two weeks. The Veterans Art Exhibit had its grand unveiling with the annual veteran artist reception inside of the Emporia Arts Ce...
Nov 01, 2024 Veterans art exhibit people's choice winner Michael Storrer poses proudly with his piece titled "Unity." Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Cause of east Emporia house fire ruled undetermined but accidental
The cause of a house fire in east Emporia has been ruled undetermined. Emporia Fire was called to 924 Weaver Street around 1:20 pm Friday for a house fire. According to EFD, the cause of the fire is u...
Nov 01, 2024 Emporia Fire is investigating the cause and origination point of a house fire at 924 Weaver Street. Photo by Ron Thomas/KVOE
2025 Unbound Gravel lottery now open
As of Friday, those interested in participating in the 2025 Unbound Gravel series of races can begin submitting their names. The window for submissions into the annual participant lottery opened at no...
Nov 01, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lease extension signed for Stormont Vail's Cotton O'Neil Clinic at Newman Regional Health
At least publicly, Newman Regional Health and Stormont Vail have been at odds for a year on Stormont's plans for a new medical facility, but Newman Regional CEO Cathy Pimple says there is at least a s...
Nov 01, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Extended period for rainfall to begin early Saturday
After the KVOE listening area got anywhere from half an inch to three inches of rainfall Wednesday, an extended batch of rainfall is on the way. The KVOE listening area could get two to four inches of...
Nov 01, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Vander Linden pleads no contest to three counts of aggravated indecent liberties
Sentencing is ahead early next year for a one-time Burlington teacher after he pleaded no contest to sexually abusing two teenagers. Michael Vander Linden, age 32, was originally facing eight counts o...
Nov 01, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Drowsy driving with an extra hour of sleep? Entirely possible depending on circumstances, according to AAA Kansas
Clock changes, whether it's to spring forward in March or to fall back and gain an hour of sleep -- like this upcoming Sunday -- always see to throw off biorhythms. And that's a safety concern. It may...
Nov 01, 2024 Wave.video graphic.
Emporia water tower gains Top-12 finish in Tank of the Year contest
It's listed as a contest that holds water, and Emporia's water town with the Emporia State University graphics did quite well. The storage tower on Interstate 35 near Burlingame Road finished in the t...
Nov 01, 2024 Tnemec photo.
Thousands of residents once again kick off local trick-or-treating activities with a visit to David Traylor Zoo Thursday
The night air was much chillier on Halloween than in previous weeks, however, the conditions did not deter young ghouls and goblins from seeking out their sugary snacks Thursday evening. Local trick-o...
Oct 31, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia Rec Steering Committee focuses latest meeting on upcoming community input sessions at Champions Landing
With the latest public input sessions for the Emporia Rec Center Steering Committee coming up quickly, members spent most of their recent meeting earlier this week focusing on those sessions. Accordin...
Oct 31, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
