Category Archives: News
Emporia First Friday celebrates 100th Art Walk Friday
Emporia's First Friday Artwalk hit an impressive milestone this weekend. The artwalk hosted its 100th event Friday in the dowtown corridor with another impressive lineup of artists at various location...
Mar 8, 2025 Photo by Emporia First Friday.
EFOZ Zoo Auction rounds up $131,000 between new virtual component and annual live auction held Friday evening
The Emporia Friends of the Zoo rounded up a tremendous crowd and fundraising total with its annual Zoo Roundup Auction Friday night. In total, EFOZ raised $131,000 to support zoo initiatives and progr...
Mar 8, 2025 Pictured left to right:
EFOZ Vice-President and Auction Co-Chair Jeanie Jenkins, David Traylor Zoo Director Brenda Young, Emporia's Radio Stations (KVOE) General Manager and Auction Emcee Ron Thomas and Auctioneer Dwayne Coble. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Man convicted in 2019 Lyon County drug distribution, attempted contraband case dies in prison
A man serving over 10 years in state prison after a drug distribution conviction in Lyon County has died in prison. The Kansas Department of Corrections says Devon Stutesman was serving out a 122-mont...
Mar 7, 2025 Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Wolf Creek celebrates 40 years of history while looking ahead to the future of energy with 40th anniversary celebration activities Friday
While the gathering at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Plant Friday morning was recognizing the facility's 40th anniversary officially coming next week, Chief Nuclear Officer and Vice President Cleeve Re...
Mar 7, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Time again to 'Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries'
Sunday is the day to change all your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Which means it's time to at least check your smoke detectors. Emporia Fire Battalion Ryan Conley says the premise of using the spr...
Mar 7, 2025 National Fire Prevention Association graphic.
Arrangements announced for Dale Davis
Funeral arrangements have been announced for longtime Emporia businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Dale Davis. Following a private family service, there will be a public celebration of life fr...
Mar 7, 2025 Dale Davis. Kansas Chamber photo.
Stiles brings message of positivity to Emporia State
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jackie Stiles appeared at Emporia State University on Thursday, telling people about her life and career -- during and after basketball. As a high schooler, St...
Mar 7, 2025 Jackie Stiles (center, pink sweatshirt) meets with students attending her talk at Emporia State University on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Marshall, Moran support reintroduction of ACRE Act designed to ease loan pressures for ag producers, rural towns
US Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran of Kansas are co-sponsoring a reintroduced bill designed to increase to access capital for ag producers and rural communities. The bill is called the Access ...
Mar 7, 2025 K-State Research and Extension photo.
SOS to dedicate Kathleen Inwood Family Room on March 20
SOS is honoring the life and legacy of Kathleen Inwood with a special event this month. SOS will dedicate the Kathleen Inwood Family Room as part of activities at 4 pm March 20 at SOS, 1420 C of E Dri...
Mar 7, 2025 SOS Child Advocacy Center logo.
Hoy Family Ranching Heritage Fund announced
With public memorial services for Jim and Josh Hoy taking place Saturday, Pioneer Bluffs has announced a new heritage fund in their honor. The Hoy Family Ranching Heritage Fund follows the Hoys' caree...
Mar 7, 2025 Jim and Josh Hoy. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Bluffs.
