Category Archives: News
Newman Regional Health holds second annual Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament Friday
Fundraising for Denim and Diamonds is off to a great start according to Newman Regional Health Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton. The 2nd annual Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament was held on Friday...
May 04, 2024 Newman Regional Health logo.
WEATHER: Severe thunderstorm watch through overnight hours for portions of listening area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of the KVOE listening area through early Saturday. The watch currently includes Chase, Morris and Wabaunsee counties un...
May 03, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Doors to Sweet Granada KC now open
The Red Bridge Shopping Center in Southern Kansas City officially has a sweet new business. The Sweet Granada KC officially opened in the shopping center Friday afternoon following well over a year's ...
May 03, 2024 Photo courtesy of Cole Langford-Braun.
Fourth annual Emporia State Special Athletics Track and Field Day sees largest attendance to date Friday
The 2024 Emporia State University Special Athletics Track and Field Day Friday will go down as the largest to date. This was the fourth installment of the event since 2019 and the third since the COVI...
May 03, 2024 Dr. Hannah Kipfer fires up the nearly 300 special athletes at the 2024 ESU Special Athletics Track and Field Day.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia's Gufler Mansion on the market
One of Emporia's most well-known lodging establishments is on the market. The Gufler Mansion, 612 West 12th, was listed as for sale Friday. The mansion was built in 1916 and has been owned by Brad and...
May 03, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Nienstedt files for Lyon County Commission
Now that his basketball coaching career is over, Bill Nienstedt is looking at a career in public service. Nienstedt has announced a campaign for Lyon County Commission District 3, serving southern Lyo...
May 03, 2024 Bill Neinstedt (back row, second from right) is now a candidate for Lyon County Commission Third District. Courtesy photo.
Motorcycle driver hurt in southeast Emporia wreck
Emporia Police are investigating a wreck that developed between a pickup truck and motorcycle Friday afternoon. Officers and Emporia/Lyon County EMS responded to the intersection of East South and Exc...
May 03, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Construction begins on Downtown Emporia Food Truck Plaza
Jeremy Rusco is a busy man. Already overseeing the start of activities for the Dynamic Discs Open through Sunday as well as plans for expanded operations at Champions Landing, Rusco is now involved in...
May 03, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
La Grind launches this weekend
Another Emporia staple bike race is set for this weekend. La Grind will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Bike riders will ride either 30, 50 or 100 miles on Saturday and 65 miles on Sunday. With wea...
May 03, 2024 Bell ringers welcome one of several participants across the La Grind finish line in downtown Emporia last year. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Demolition continuing, future plan details pending for future of former Family Fun Center
So what's going into the former Family Fun Center location immediately behind Goodcents and just east of Dillons? Iron Horse Development out of Wichita isn't saying yet, but it has been doing a fair a...
May 03, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
