Category Archives: News
Meredith Wagner claims grand prize from Kari's Diamonds Friday after being struck by Cupid's Arrow
Cupid has made a KVOE listener very happy. KVOE had its annual announcement to close down the annual Cupid's Arrow contest during Friday's Morning Show. Meredith Wagner had the correct word, "valentin...
Feb 13, 2026 Meredith Wagner lays eyes on her grand prize pearl set after being the 2026 KVOE and Kari's Diamonds Cupid's Arrow contest winner. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
RDA installs new open records policy and spends majority of monthly meeting in executive session Friday
A new open records policy was the only actionable item addressed by the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Friday morning. At the top of their monthly meeting, board members appro...
Feb 13, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Flint Hills Technical College set to receive $320,000 allocation for the purchase of new robotic training equipment
A visit by US Senator Jerry Moran to Flint Hills Technical College is expected sometime in the next few weeks. When that visit will take place is still to be determined; however, the reason for his vi...
Feb 13, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Argabright focuses on tax policy, pharmacy pricing in KVOE Morning Show interview Friday
Tax matters and pharmaceutical policy are front and center for 17th District Senator Mike Argabright as the Kansas Legislature approaches the second half of the session. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment Fr...
Feb 13, 2026 Mike Argabright. Kansas Legislature photo.
USD 251 begins talks on adding construction manager at-risk as potential new facility process moves ahead
As an architect begins developing graphics and renderings for possible new facilities, USD 251 North Lyon County began formally discussing a possible additional partner for the process. Board members ...
Feb 13, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Prairie Paws holding special vaccination, microchip event
Emporia's Prairie Paws Animal Shelter has a special event for pets needing shots and other items. Prairie Paws has connected with the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Outreach Program to offer a...
Feb 13, 2026 Prairie Paws Animal Shelter logo.
Day of Giving passes goals, shatters 2025 mark for ESU
Heading into Emporia State University's annual Founders Day activities at lunchtime Friday, ESU is celebrating a new level of community engagement, in a manner of speaking. ESU generated over $315,000...
Feb 13, 2026 Emporia State University graphic.
Southeast Transmission work expanding in downtown Emporia
Another intersection closure is coming soon for Emporia's Southeast Transmission waterline replacement project. First Avenue will close at Mechanic next week for construction and will likely be closed...
Feb 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia State Federal Credit Union warning residents of ongoing fraud scheme
Fraudsters are once again targeting a local banking institution and its clients. According to a news release from Emporia State Federal Credit Union, fraudsters have been impersonating credit union em...
Feb 12, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU Visiting Writers Series beginning Friday with filmmaker Derek Sellens
The annual Emporia State University Creative Writing Program's Visiting Writers Series kicks off Friday. The program will be welcoming filmmaker Derek Sellens, an expert in narrative and documentary s...
Feb 12, 2026 ESU Creative Writing Program Graphic.
