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No injuries reported following two vehicle collision at I35 133 off ramp Saturday
No medical transports were needed following a two-vehicle collision east of Emporia's city limits late Saturday morning. Lyon County Deputies were called to the interchange for East US Highway 50 and ...
Jun 27, 2026 KVOE Listener Photograph.
Good Way Gardens looking to 'rise to the challenge' of recent community investments with series of new programs and opportunities for the community
After receiving recent investments from the community, Emporia's Good Way Gardens is looking to return that investment to Emporia residents and artists. During an appearance on KVOE's Talk of Emporia ...
Jun 27, 2026 Good Way Gardens Executive Director Elexa Dawson. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
US Congressman Derek Schmidt says the preference of the people ought to dictate local decisions regarding data center ventures
With the debate regarding data centers continuing to wage both locally and nationally, Kansas US Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt recently weighed in on the matter during his monthly appearan...
Jun 26, 2026 Derek Schmidt. Derek Schmidt for Congress photo.
Emporia High Theatre fares well and brings home first Thespy trophy at International Thespian Festival
Emporia High School's Theatre Troupe has continued to make history, this time on the international stage. According to the latest update from EHS Theatre, the department earned its first Thespy trophy...
Jun 26, 2026 Emporia High School Theatre Courtesy Image.
Shakespeare classic the latest offering from Emporia State Summer Theatre; Performances running now through Sunday
The latest presentation from Emporia State University Summer Theatre took to the stage Thursday evening, but will be out on the front lawn for the remainder of its run. Much Ado About Nothing, the sec...
Jun 26, 2026 ESU Summer Theatre Graphic.
Handful of road closures announced following heavy local rainfall Thursday
Flooding was not widespread following multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall Thursday into early Friday, however, there was enough to force a small handful of road closures in Lyon County. Acco...
Jun 26, 2026 Drivers are reminded it is illegal to drive around barricades on roads and are asked not to drive through flooded roadways if they come across them. KVOE News file photo.
One hospitalized following three-vehicle accident in Coffey County early Thursday evening
One person was hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash in Coffey County Thursday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the accident unfolded at Interstate 35 mile marker 155....
Jun 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
California man suffers suspected serious injuries in two vehicle accident in Chase County Thursday
A California man was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Chase County Thursday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 3:30 pm at Kansas Turnpike mile marker ...
Jun 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health moving towards real-estate agreement to purchase property housing medical equipment storefront
Newman Regional Health is moving forward with plans to purchase property that it has occupied for well over a decade now. During their monthly meeting and following an executive session, the Newman Bo...
Jun 25, 2026
Sixth Annual Bryan Douglas Memorial Softball Tournament is Saturday
Area families battling cancer will benefit from a full day of softball, food and fundraising this weekend. Lori Douglas joined the KVOE Morning Show on Thursday to promote the sixth annual Bryan Dougl...
Jun 25, 2026 Courtesy Bryan Douglas Memorial Softball Tournament on Facebook
