Category Archives: News
NTHF director: Inductees having great week in Emporia
The 2024 class of inductees into the National Teachers Hall of Fame is settling into its temporary home in Emporia this week. And so is Director Maddie Fennell. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment Thursday, F...
Jun 20, 2024 KVOE News Director Chuck Samples (far left) interviews 2024 National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees (from left) Keith Ballard, Shelly Moore Krajacic, Joel Truesdell, Terry Kaldhusdal, Keishia Thorpe and Jen Bramson on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Maddie Fennell/National Teachers Hall of Fame.
Washunga Days begins
Council Grove's featured community festival is getting underway Thursday. Washunga Days begins with a free community night, including food trucks, a beer garden, a rock wall and music from Colton Else...
Jun 20, 2024 Washunga Days map.
WEATHER: Flooding stays west of KVOE listening area after rain Wednesday
Flooding has stayed west of the KVOE listening area following heavy rainfall Wednesday, and it appears that may well be where it stays. Totals were high in Marion County, where anywhere from 3 to over...
Jun 20, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT director discusses goals of regional East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council
Last week, Lyon County Area Transportation Director Shane Brunner updated county commissioners on East Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council, as well as LCAT's goal of serving as the host site fo...
Jun 20, 2024 LCAT photo.
David Traylor Zoo set for annual open house Sunday
The David Traylor Zoo has been a busy place this year, and it will be busy again Sunday for the annual open house. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says one of the highlights is the look into the off-exhibit a...
Jun 20, 2024 David Traylor Zoo Outreach Coordinator Kelli Proehl displays some turtles to attendees at the EFOZ 2023 Open House. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Saturday's Radical Life fundraising golf tournament already with record participation, sponsorships
Organizers of the Radical Life golf tournament are pleased with the turnout -- and the event isn't until Saturday. Organizers say there are already record numbers of participants with almost 30 teams ...
Jun 20, 2024 Radical Life logo.
Lyon County's major political parties ready for candidate meet-and-greet events
Election season is heating up, and Lyon County's major political parties have public events coming in the next few days. Lyon County Republicans will have their annual picnic at 5 pm Sunday at the Jon...
Jun 20, 2024 Democrat (from left) and Republican logos. Smithsonian graphic.
Traffic adjustments ahead for Emporia Pride, superload transport
The city of Emporia has some event-based and movement-based traffic adjustments coming soon. The city is closing Ninth Avenue between Commercial and the west alley on Friday for the annual Pride Live ...
Jun 20, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
El Rio Bravo Supermarket now open for business
Optimism by ownership and local leadership is at an all-time high for the newest business in Emporia following an impressive grand opening Wednesday. The much-anticipated grand opening of El Rio Bravo...
Jun 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia's Sweet Granada finishes in top two of USA Today 10Best Candy Stores in America competition
For over a decade, the citizens of Emporia have known the Sweet Granada is a truly special destination and now the rest of the country knows it as well. The USA Today 10Best Candy Stores in America co...
Jun 19, 2024 Sweet Granada Owner Kim Redeker and her staff show their excitement after reaching number two on the 2024 USA Today 10Best Candy Stores in America competition. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
