Category Archives: News
Iran policy, Fauci testimony, Farm Bill progress part of Schmidt's monthly appearance on KVOE
As the on-again, off-again war against Iran continues, Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt says the ultimate goal of the conflict continues as well. Schmidt says adjustments to reference prices, crop ins...
Aug 2, 2026 Derek Schmidt. Derek Schmidt for Congress photo.
NTHF changes benchmark for inductee consideration from 20 years to 15, planning to adjust certain 2027 event locations
The 2026 induction ceremonies happened less than 2 months ago, and the National Teachers Hall of Fame is already looking at some changes for the 2027 process. Part of that change list has to do with t...
Aug 2, 2026 Members of the 2026 National Hall of Fame induction class appeared on KVOE's annual Talk of Emporia program in June. Pictured are (from left) Peg Cagle, Theresa Maughn, Melyssa Ferro, Carla Neely and Michael Anthony Pope. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County robbery case advances while separate flee and elude case nears end
A hearing is coming later this month as early court processes move forward in a Lyon County robbery case. Trevor Lee Stevens waived his preliminary hearing last week and was set for a pretrial hearing...
Aug 2, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
2026 Kicks4Kids sees another tremendous turnout Saturday
Once again, Grace United Methodist Church ensured that local students would kick off the school year on the right foot this weekend, puns fully intended. The annual Kicks4Kids shoe giveaway event was ...
Aug 1, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Attendance on a strong trajectory for David Traylor Zoo through first half of 2026 with many events still on the community calendar over final four months of calendar year
Attendance at the David Traylor Zoo was large for the first half of 2026; in fact, current numbers are already halfway to the total for 2025. During an appearance on KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday, Zoo...
Aug 1, 2026 KVOE News photo.
50 years of SOS, 30 years of CASA, 25 years of Child Advocacy Center celebrated Thursday
Five decades ago, SOS began serving people in domestic crisis situations. The mission evolves as it continues, and the agency welcomed the community to a 3-layer birthday celebration at Peter Pan Park...
Jul 31, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Crash near Lyon-Coffey county line leads to arrest
Lyon County deputies say a crash near the Coffey County line led to an arrest Thursday night. Deputy Daniel Calvert says the crash was reported just after 9 pm on Interstate 35 near the Kansas Highway...
Jul 31, 2026 KVOE News file photo
Kansas Supreme Court declines to hear Secretary of State appeal on 3-day mail ballot grace period
The Kansas Supreme Court is letting lower court rulings stand when it comes to the state's 3-day grace period for mail ballots and Tuesday's primary election date. The Supreme Court declined to hear t...
Jul 31, 2026 Kansas Supreme Court. Kansas Judicial Branch photo.
Feel Good Friday July 30th, 2026: What a Ryde
For the first time in over 30 years, the Hutchinson Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps made a return appearance on the national stage recently. Now, you may be saying, that's nice, but what does that hav...
Jul 31, 2026 The 2026 Sky Ryders Drum Corps contingent. Photo courtesy of Sky Ryders Drum Corps.
County Commissioners currently contemplating steeper fines for commercial traffic violations following regular action meeting Thursday
Penalties for commercial truck drivers using non-commercial roadways may be getting much steeper if Lyon County Commissioners approve a new penalty in the coming weeks. During discussions with Lyon Co...
Jul 30, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
