Category Archives: News
Kohl gauging wishes of Chamber companies as new Membership Director and Liaison
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking more members -- but it also wants to know how it can better serve its current members. New Membership Director and Liaison Ben Kohl says the top priorit...
Jul 28, 2026 Ben Kohl. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce graphic.
KTA releases renderings for redesigned Emporia service exit
With early work underway to completely redesign the Kansas Turnpike's service exit just northeast of Emporia, the Turnpike Authority has released renderings of what's to come over the next 18 months. ...
Jul 28, 2026 Kansas Turnpike rendering.
Temperatures on reset: More seasonal heat, rain chances ahead areawide this week
At least the extreme heat has dissipated. More standard summertime heat is in the works for the rest of the week, thanks to a weak cool front that's bringing us slight to moderate chances of showers a...
Jul 28, 2026 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
KDOT joins 'Check Your Height, Know It's Right' nationwide safety campaign
The Kansas Department of Transportation is urging drivers of semis and large vehicles to make sure their vehicles and loads can fit under bridges of different heights. KDOT says it is joining the nati...
Jul 28, 2026 Damage to the northbound Kansas Turnpike bridge understructure is evident after a crash April 18, 2025. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Another 2027 budget review ahead Wednesday morning for Lyon County commissioners
Budget review time continues for the Lyon County Commission this week. Commissioners have scheduled a study meeting Wednesday, and the only discussion item is a review of the county's 2027 financial p...
Jul 28, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Secretary of State's Office touts state election portal for information with primary election next week
With the August primary next week, the Kansas Secretary of State's Office is urging voters to the state's election portal for information they may need. VoteKansas.gov includes information about voter...
Jul 28, 2026 Kansas Secretary of State's Office graphic.
High temperatures leads to high workload for local heating and cooling businesses over the past week
Mother Nature has been driving up the heat index the past several days, which means local heating and cooling professionals have been hard at work. That includes Modern Air, according to owner Jason H...
Jul 27, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Extradition process begins in Lyon County against man wanted in Ohio
A man arrested in Lyon County last week and wanted in Ohio has started the court process in Emporia. Siarhei Rudz was set for an extradition hearing Aug 26 after his first official court appearance la...
Jul 27, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness Swing Away Stigma sees strong turnout despite excessive heat Saturday
The number of participants for the annual Swing Away Stigma golf tournament fundraiser Saturday nearly matched the heat index for the day. More than 100 residents took part in the fundraiser supportin...
Jul 27, 2026 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness Image.
Man arrested on suspicion of DUI and flee and elude following vehicle pursuit in Emporia Saturday
A man is in custody following a vehicle pursuit over the weekend. According to the Emporia Police Department, the incident began around 1:30 pm Saturday when officers were called to east Emporia for a...
Jul 27, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
