Category Archives: News
New formula, same focus: 12th annual SOS Strong campaign now underway through mid-August with an updated format and list of ambassadors
SOS Inc. has launched the 12th iteration of its annual SOS Strong campaign; however, this year's contingent looks a bit different than those in years past. Originally founded as an opportunity to both...
Jul 8, 2026 SOS Inc. Courtesy Photo.
Flint Hills Technical College names former Symphony in the Flint Hills admin as new Vice President of Advancement
Flint Hills Technical College has announced its new Vice-President of Advancement. Former Symphony in the Flint Hills donor relations manager Kelly Tastove has been tapped to take on the role effectiv...
Jul 8, 2026 Newly appointed FHTC Vice-President for Advancement Kelly Tastove. FHTC courtesy photo.
City of Hartford works to take temporary protection measures for City Hall with more storms possible through Saturday
he potential for storms, heavy rainfall and severe weather does not come at a good time for Hartford, which is still cleaning up from damaging windstorms that hit the community Saturday morning. Mayor...
Jul 8, 2026 Along with roof damage, Hartford City Hall apparently had structural damage after storms generated wind gusts of up to 70 mph Saturday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KBI: Overall significant crime down, but violent crime up across Kansas last year
Overall significant crime in Kansas was at its lowest rate in almost 60 years. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation's 2025 Crime Index Report says total index crimes, including violent crime and propert...
Jul 8, 2026 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
KHP notes 5 fatal wrecks, increases in DUI arrests and speed citations in July 4 enforcement period
Fatal crashes, DUI arrests and speed citations were all up year-to-year in the Kansas Highway Patrol's report on July 4 holiday enforcement. Fatality wrecks went from 2 last year to 5. None of the wre...
Jul 8, 2026 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
Lyon County Commission in process of massaging 2027 budget numbers
Lyon County commissioners have fielded the annual budget requests from department and allocation agency leaders. They have also, as of Tuesday, started the process of setting the 2027 overall budget. ...
Jul 8, 2026 Lyon County Controller Dan Williams (back left) discusses his perspective on the 2027 budget alongside County Commissioners Doug Peck (front left), Chris Bartel (back right) and Ken Duft (front right). Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Marginal severe weather risks ahead late Wednesday night, Thursday afternoon through evening
Storms return to parts of the KVOE listening area by late Wednesday night. A few might be severe. The National Weather Service says storms may affect areas along and west of the Kansas Turnpike from s...
Jul 8, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
DATA CENTER: Emporia Neighbors United submits nearly 1,400 petition signatures to halt Digital Campus
Emporia city commissioners now have something else to consider as they continue determining whether to approve a 1,000-acre data center on the west edge of town. Members of Emporia Neighbors United we...
Jul 8, 2026 Members of Emporia Neighbors United pose before handing Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull a petition aimed at halting the current data center process or putting the matter to a public vote in November. Pictured are (from left) Amanda Mendoza, Kathy Lamb, Brenda Holmes, Jay Vehige, Ashleigh Dorr, Ilea Diaz and Chelsea Grentz. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Plan to move Bath & Body Works to Pavilions on hold
Plans to expand the offerings at the Emporia Pavilions retail shopping center are on hold. Bath & Body Works had tentative plans to move out of Flinthills Mall, including the construction of new space...
Jul 7, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Jersey Mike's targets late fall for opening; Burger King construction continues
Plans are cooking -- pun fully intended -- to bring a national sub shop to northwest Emporia this year and to return another restaurant to a long-dormant location. Jersey Mike's announced plans back i...
Jul 7, 2026 Construction at Burger King in east Emporia is now well underway. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
