Category Archives: News

After over 50 years of operation, Rollers has sold. The roller skating rink at 701 Graham had been on the market just about all summer. The business had offered roller skating, an arcade and food to t...

Part of an Emporia street will be closed through the Labor Day weekend. The city says Chestnut Street will be closed between Grove and Ninth for repairs as part of the annual Street Rehab work. The pr...

Several traffic campaigns are currently underway for the KVOE listening area. The annual "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" effort runs through Labor Day as law enforcement officials look for any and al...

A lot of travelers are expected for the Labor Day weekend. Kansas AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Shawn Steward expects a significant bump in travel nationwide. Gas prices are now running be...

Emporia Christian School is initiating a new strategic plan for the 2024-25 academic year. According to principal Sally Kaiser, a recent guest on KVOE's Newsmaker 2 Segment, the school developed the p...

Q&A With Trey isn't just for KVOE's airwaves. Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking will headline a public meeting with city staff on Wednesday. The meeting will be at 7 pm at the White Auditorium Little ...

Lyon County Extension has a 4-H agent. Rhett Newby officially began his duties at Extension last week. He will be responsible for developing and delivering educational programs for schoolkids, includi...

A new fundraiser is benefiting Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention. The fundraiser, Chest Bumps for Charity, reflects a three-year tradition where Emporia State football sideline reporter Tagan Trahoon...

Emporia Police are investigating after a case of unauthorized fireworks use in Emporia on Monday night. Emporia Fire Capt. Willie Ward says firefighters responded to Las Casitas Park around 7 pm and f...

Another hot, sticky day is ahead for the KVOE listening area. Following an air temperature of 97 and peak heat index of 104 Monday, air temperatures will climb to the mid-90s with heat index readings ...