Category Archives: News
Emporia Community Housing Board, Land Bank meeting separately Thursday
Emporia's Community Housing Board and Land Bank will have separate meetings Thursday. The Housing Board will meet first to discuss housing metrics and stats for new construction, vacancies and other i...
Jan 13, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
Meyer named as Stormont Vail's Emporia clinic director with construction still set to begin this spring
With construction still tentatively set to begin in a few months, Stormont Vail Health is starting to fill out the administrative team for its new clinic in west Emporia. Stormont Vail has announced K...
Jan 13, 2026 Kelsey Meyer. Stormont Vail Health graphic.
USD 251, USD 252 set for regular meetings Wednesday
Money matters are ahead for both the USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County school boards in separate meetings this week. USD 251 North Lyon County 6 pm, Americus Board members wil...
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Big year ahead for ESB Financial's 125th anniversary
There's a lot ahead for ESB Financial as it officially begins its 125th anniversary year. As part of KVOE's Morning Show on Monday, Marketing Officer Kandace Wakeman said there will be an emphasis on ...
Jan 13, 2026 ESB Financial Marketing Officer Kandace Wakeman (left) and President Michael Black joined KVOE's Morning Show on Monday to discuss the bank's 125th anniversary activities. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Reported ground beef theft from North Lyon County Food Pantry under investigation
Lyon County deputies are investigating a reported theft from a food pantry. Deputies say they were informed about a theft of around 50 pounds of ground beef from the North Lyon County Food Pantry. The...
Jan 13, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council approves 5 month consultant contract with retired ESU President Ken Hush to help identify areas of reduction in education budgets during 2026 legislative session
Ken Hush didn't take much time to enjoy his retirement. In less than a month after stepping down as Emporia State University President, Hush returned to the work he was doing before he was tapped by t...
Jan 12, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Gufler owners excited for opportunities to grow recognition and activities within the mansion in first full year of ownership
Gufler Mansion owner Ben Kohl says ownership of the Gufler Mansion has been "everything we expected and more" as they look to their first full year of ownership with great anticipation. The Kohls took...
Jan 12, 2026
Street Cats Club leadership discusses focuses in 2026 to overcome so-called recent 'plateau' in key areas
2025 was a "Banger year" for the Street Cats Club; however, club founder Victoria Partridge says she believes the organization has hit a "Plateau" of sorts in two key areas. Patridge says that in 2025...
Jan 12, 2026 Street Cats Club logo
USD 253 board to discuss business climate survey results, EHS football program move to independent status
Culture and efficiency matters will be a highlight of the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting this week. Board members will discuss the findings of a recently-completed study through KJA Enterp...
Jan 12, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia man hurt in wreck near Mechanic Street underpass
Emporia Police officers say an Emporia man was hurt during a crash in downtown on Monday morning. The crash was initially reported as in the Mechanic Street underpass around 8 am, but Police Capt. Ray...
Jan 12, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
