Category Archives: News
Justice For All panel discussion canceled due to potential for severe weather Thursday
Kansas Appleseed has chosen to take an event focused on the proposed constitutional amendment regarding the appointment of Supreme Court justices off the community calendar for now. "Justice For All: ...
Jun 25, 2026
City of Emporia publishes amendments and additions to DIO policy ahead of next planning commission meeting Tuesday evening
The City of Emporia has published the series of amendments made to the proposed Digital Infrastructure Overlay during Tuesday's lengthy planning commission meeting. Following discussions on the matter...
Jun 25, 2026 KVOE News File Photo
Governor Laura Kelly files motion to intervene in Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to overturn state law granting in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is intervening in a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a decades-old state law regarding in-state tuition. It was announced Wednesday that Governor Kelly filed a motion to...
Jun 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
53rd annual Shrine Bowl activities kick off Friday in Emporia
It's bowl time in Emporia as activities for the 53rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl begin Friday. The festivities will officially kick off, no pun intended, with the Shrine Bowl golf tournament at the Empo...
Jun 25, 2026 Official Kansas Shrine Bowl Logo
Pair of individuals arrested in separate cases involving alleged drug possession and other charges Wednesday
A pair of individuals were arrested on suspicion of drug possession and various other charges in Emporia. Both arrests occurred late Wednesday, with the first occurring just before 10:15 pm when Emily...
Jun 25, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Slight risk area expanded for KVOE listening area with heavy rain and flooding potential the main concern
Severe storms are a possibility for much of the KVOE listening area Thursday into Friday. The National Weather Service has widened its slight severe weather risk area to encompass nearly all of the KV...
Jun 25, 2026 National Weather Service Graphic
Emporia's July 3 parade nearing 60 entries; All-America Cookout adding performances
Emporia's Independence Day holiday activities will have a good start next week. The Veterans Legacy Fund has been rapidly developing a parade and All-American Cookout event for July 3. On KVOE's Morni...
Jun 24, 2026 Veterans Legacy Fund representatives (from left) Richelle Birk, Clay Childs and Ashley Mitchell updated residents on July 3 activities on Wednesday's Newsmaker segment. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Justice for All forum to discuss constitutional amendment designed to change Kansas Supreme Court selection method
Part of the August primary ballot is a constitutional amendment that would change how the state's Supreme Court justices are chosen. That amendment is the focus of a special panel event in Emporia on ...
Jun 24, 2026 Kansas Appleseed graphic.
County Commissioners to consider appropriation, purchases and potential road updates during regular action agenda Thursday
A sizeable allocation will be one of the main focal points for Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will consider approving the ...
Jun 24, 2026 Lyon County Commission pictured left to right: District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, District 1 Comissioner and Commission Chairman Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Unted Way receives KDHE grant
The United Way of the Flint Hills has received a special grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The United Way is getting funds through the KDHE Community Health Promotion program...
Jun 24, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
