Category Archives: News
Economy, tariffs among major topics in Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union on record Tuesday night. The president spoke for 1 hour, 48 minutes, saying America is headed in the right direction at a time when his ...
Feb 25, 2026 Official photo.
Registration underway for Lyon County Extension seminar on Asian longhorned tick, theileriosis
With concerns about a tick-borne illness and its impact on area cattle, the Lyon County Extension Office has a special seminar ahead next week. Ranchers and other ag producers are encouraged to attend...
Feb 25, 2026 Asian Longhorned tick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
Natural gas main installation ahead in Americus
Construction is still around a month away, but planning is set to turn into action in Americus when it comes to underground infrastructure. Black Hills Energy is working toward installing a new natura...
Feb 25, 2026 Black Hills Energy logo.
Bevy of plans up for approval at NRH Board of Trustees meeting
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon. Besides the regular reports from CEO Cathy Pimple and the Quality & Compliance Committee, much of the busi...
Feb 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Area Chamber, League of Women Voters organize Legislative Dialogue on March 14
Kansas lawmakers are deep into the 2026 legislative session, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a Legislative Dialogue in Emporia on March 14. Residents are encouraged to attend th...
Feb 24, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office recognizes inaugural employee of the year award recipients
Last week, the leadership of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Lyon County Commissioners paid tribute to five members of the Sheriff's Office family who have gone above and beyond in their resp...
Feb 24, 2026 Pictured left to right: Back row: Lyon County Captain Zach Shafer, Deputy Colin Brozek and Detention Center Sgt. Mario Sandoval. Front row: Assistant Emergency Manager Nichole Schlesener, Detention Officer Moncerrat Ambriz and Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
FARMette conference and folk music showcase coming to 10 West Grill and Dive Bar Sunday
A day of networking, development and music is coming to Emporia's 10 West Grill and Dive Bar this weekend. The Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM), a regional affiliate of Folk Alliance International,...
Feb 24, 2026 FARM logo
Rec Commission Steering Committee meeting Tuesday
The Emporia Recreation Commission's Steering Committee has its next regular meeting Tuesday afternoon. The meeting Tuesday will review so-called Phase 1 efforts on community engagement and development...
Feb 24, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
USD 417 construction bond vote coming March 3
2026 is an election year. Most of the attention, both locally and statewide, deals with the primary election in August before the general election in November. But one area school district has a speci...
Feb 24, 2026 USD 417 Morris County graphic.
One hurt after vehicle hits telephone pole in east Emporia
One person was hurt after a crash in Emporia on Monday. Emporia Fire Capt. Greg Davis says the wreck happened in an alley in the 700 block of Lakeview around 7 pm. Early indications are a vehicle cras...
Feb 24, 2026 KVOE News photo.
