Category Archives: News
Country Mart's short-term closure due to snow, ice weight and connected structural issues
Emporia's Country Mart grocery store is in the middle of an unplanned shutdown. On Saturday, the store announced via social media it would need to close through Monday. It also said it was working wit...
Jan 12, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Argabright anticipates work in numerous policy areas as legislative session begins Monday
On Monday, Mike Argabright trades in his longstanding role as education administrator for his work as Kansas lawmaker. Argabright now represents the Kansas Senate 17th District, and he says he has two...
Jan 12, 2025 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
WEATHER: Travel improving again after Saturday night wintry mix, Sunday morning fog
Residential traffic is still slow and snowy, but travel speeds are approaching normal for Emporia's main streets after the latest episode of wintry weather. Area locations had a light wintry mix Satur...
Jan 12, 2025 Drivers ease through the 12th and Rural intersection with spotty black ice conditions noted Sunday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
North Carolina man suffers serious injuries following alleged hit and run in Chase County Saturday morning
A North Carolina man was injured after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Chase County Saturday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at Interstate 35 mile marker 97 s...
Jan 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Property taxes, medical marijuana and education main points of focus for 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber with legislative session beginning Monday
Kansas House 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber is set to begin his fifth term in office Monday when the 2025 Legislative Session gets underway. With the start of a new session will come many...
Jan 11, 2025 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
Watch the Chiefs contest now into stage two
The annual Country 101.7 FM Watch the Chiefs contest is now in stage two as 17 contestants learned which teams they will be following through the NFL playoffs this year. Contestants gathered inside of...
Jan 11, 2025
SOS educating public on signs and behaviors of stalking as stalking awareness month continues
January is stalking awareness month and Emporia's SOS Inc. is helping to raise awareness of the behaviors and warning signs associated with stalking. According to Danielle Armitage of SOS, most indivi...
Jan 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Pair of receptions honor combined 40 years of service to Lyon County Friday as friends, colleagues and family bid farewell to longtime County Clerk Tammy Vopat and County Attorney Marc Goodman
A pair of careers spanning a combined 40 years were celebrated inside of the Lyon County Courthouse Friday afternoon with two notable figures in county leadership now off into retirement. Tammy Vopat ...
Jan 11, 2025 Pictured left to right: Retiring Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat and County Attorney Marc Goodman. Photos by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
$350,000 anonymous gift announced for Little Lyons
Renovations at Little Lyons Childcare are getting a significant boost, thanks to a six-figure donation. The Little Lyons Board of Directors says it has received an anonymous donation of $350,000. The ...
Jan 10, 2025 Lyon County is applying for Hazard Mitigation funds to build a storm shelter at Little Lyons Childcare (pictured) and to install a storm siren in Thorndale. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU Foundation names new leader
A man with experience in executive positions in higher education, healthcare and special needs improvements will be the next leader of the Emporia State University Foundation. ESU says Jason Drummond ...
Jan 10, 2025 Jason Drummond. Emporia State University photo.
