Category Archives: News
Superintendent decision coming Monday for USD 253
Officially, the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education will have two meetings Monday morning. Board members will convene at 9:30 am to officially announce the district's next superintendent of schools and...
Apr 6, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kelly veto mark at eight after decisions Friday; veto session begins later this week
The Kansas Legislature's veto session begins Thursday, and Democrat Governor Laura Kelly has added several bills to the pot for possible override actions. On Friday, the governor vetoed six bills: *Ho...
Apr 6, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Anderson's aggravated kidnapping appeal now has new defense attorney
Appeal procedures are ongoing in an Emporia aggravated kidnapping case. Willam D Anderson's current defense attorney, Brian Williams, recently filed paperwork requesting new representation as the case...
Apr 6, 2025 William Anderson. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
'This changes the way we can work with folks:' Emporia Spanish Speakers officially opens new office space
Friday's ribbon-cutting and open house for Emporia Spanish Speakers' new office inside the Humanitarian Center is a big step for the organization -- but it's not the only step coming as the agency con...
Apr 6, 2025 Emporia Spanish Speakers screenshot.
Reported semi fire on Interstate 35 near Emporia early Sunday
Emporia Fire and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a reported vehicle fire early Sunday morning. Authorities were dispatched to Interstate 35 mile marker 130, near the Merchant Street exit, just ...
Apr 6, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Support for North Lyon County Youth Association strong as ever as evidenced by turnout for 25th annual fish fry fundraiser Saturday
The 25th annual North Lyon County Youth Association Fish Fry was a demonstration of many things: community, fellowship and most of all, resilience. The annual fundraiser came just over a week after th...
Apr 5, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
26th annual Newman Teddy Bear Clinic provides time for familiarity with local health professionals and first responders alike Saturday
Newman Regional Health's annual Teddy Bear Clinic packed Flint Hills Mall Saturday morning. Several hundred families passed through the mall's doors to interact with care providers through Newman and ...
Apr 5, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
SOS, KCSL kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month by planting pinwheels; plans announced for Take Back the Night
"Powered by hope, strengthened by prevention." That's the theme of Child Abuse Prevention Month locally, and that was the focus behind a special kickoff event Tuesday. Representatives of SOS and Kansa...
Apr 4, 2025 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
Several area schools named as 2024 Challenge Award winners
One hundred schools across Kansas have been honored with Challenge Awards as announced by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force. Honored schools across the KVOE listening area include: ...
Apr 4, 2025 Kansas State Department of Education logo.
Governor signs several bills Thursday
With the Kansas Legislature's veto session next week, a lot of attention has been paid to vetoes issued by Governor Laura Kelly. On Thursday, the governor announced her signatures on several bipartisa...
Apr 4, 2025 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
