Category Archives: News
Lyon County League Tournament set to commence
Game time is almost here for the 2026 Lyon County League Tournament. Play isn't taking place Monday because of the bitter cold, which caused all participating districts to cancel classes. Still, longt...
Jan 26, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Electrical issues likely causes of two house fires in Eureka on Sunday
Electrical issues were apparently behind two structure fires in Eureka on Sunday. Eureka Fire Chief Luke Westerman says crews had to battle a fire at 214 West Fourth shortly after 4 am and another at ...
Jan 26, 2026 National Fire Protection Association information.
Travel improving after weekend snow, nearly -25 wind chill early Monday morning
Thankfully, we are exiting the deep freeze ushered in by a massive winter storm. And that means we should see improving travel conditions over the next few days. Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking, a g...
Jan 26, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Vets and animal service leaders urging residents to keep close eye on pets following first significant winter storm of the year
While humans continue to bundle up and try to stay warm with biting cold expected to linger across the area for the next few days, local vets and animal experts are reminding residents to ensure their...
Jan 25, 2026 Photo by Eric McCabe.
Prayer service announced for Rebecca Rauber; EPD chief details weekend search efforts
Emporia Police Chief Ed Owens tells KVOE News there were no signs of foul play in this past weekend's death of Rebecca Rauber. Service arrangements are currently pending. Officers are still investigat...
Jan 24, 2026 Rebecca Rauber. Emporia Church of Christ graphic.
Sacred Heart Capital Campaign seeing strong support towards construction of new school building
Catholic Schools Week is now in full swing, as is fundraising for the new Sacred Heart School building. According to an update from Sacred Heart Principal Curtis Simons, the capital campaign for a new...
Jan 24, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Indiana man to Newman Regional Health after wreck in west Emporia
An Indiana man was hurt after a wreck near one of the three roundabouts near Emporia western city limits. Kansas Highway Patrol and Emporia Fire/EMS were among the responding agencies to a two-vehicle...
Jan 24, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
More architect interviews set for Saturday for USD 251
More architect interviews are ahead in the coming days for USD 251 North Lyon County. The district school board has scheduled a second special meeting for that purpose, meeting with architects at 6 pm...
Jan 24, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Governor focusing on water policy, rural healthcare as legislative session continues
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is urging lawmakers to make significant progress on water issues during the current legislative session. On KVOE's Morning Show late last week, the governor said it's high ...
Jan 24, 2026 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly considers a question as part of KVOE Newsmaker segment series recently. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Local jobless rates tick up for December, still well below 2025 peaks
After a year where Emporia's jobless rates hit the highest levels in years, those numbers were noticeably lower at the end of last year than in the middle. Emporia's jobless rate was 4.3 percent in De...
Jan 24, 2026 Kansas Department of Labor map.
