Category Archives: 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
Teachers Hall of Fame induction class brings variety in experiences, perspectives to KVOE's On-Air Chat
The best of the best in education are here in Emporia this week, although you wouldn't know it by hearing them talk about themselves. One of the highlights of the National Teachers Hall of Fame induct...
Jun 19, 2024 The National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024 joined KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Jen Bramson, Keishia Thorpe, Keith Ballard, Shelly Moore Krajacic, Terry Kaldhusdal and Joel Truesdell. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
STATEHOUSE: Longbine, Smith say farewell to Legislature
The end of the 2024 legislative session means the end of the road for two men representing Lyon County. Jeff Longbine has represented the Senate's 17th District the last 14 years. In his farewell spee...
Jun 19, 2024 Jeff Longbine (from left), Eric Smith. Courtesy photos.
Emporia woman hurt in Wichita multi-vehicle crash
An Emporia woman was hurt in a multi-vehicle crash in north Wichita during the noon hour Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened at the junction of Interstate 135 and 29th Street so...
Jun 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia stabbing incident defendants set for separate hearings
Court hearings are planned for two defendants in an Emporia stabbing case. Raena Grana, age 18, has a preliminary hearing June 25 on single counts of aggravated battery and interference with law enfor...
Jun 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Pretrial and arraignment next step in Emporia drug distribution case
A pretrial hearing is coming next month in an Emporia drug distribution case. Maelynn Martinez is charged with single counts of drug distribution and paraphernalia possession after an alleged incident...
Jun 19, 2024 Maelynn Martinez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Extradition suspects set for next hearings in Lyon County District Court
Two defendants in separate Lyon County extradition cases will have hearings next month. Michael D Bishop is accused of drug possession in Bates County, Missouri, after alleged incidents between Februa...
Jun 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Busy week for ESU includes Sunflower Summer participation, new event planning policies, scholarship drawings
Emporia State University has had a busy week. ESU has announced its participation in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program, which gives affordable or free access to different tourism attrac...
Jun 19, 2024 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
WEATHER: Flooding develops in Marion County near Cottonwood River headwaters
Sporadic rainfall came to the KVOE listening area Tuesday evening and continued in hit-and-miss fashion during the overnight and early morning hours. The KVOE studios got 0.80 inches of rain, while th...
Jun 19, 2024 Flooding developed in Marion County on Wednesday morning after over 4 inches of rain in some locations, including near Tampa. Marion County Emergency Management.
