Category Archives: News
Unbound unwind: Race administrators note numerous areas of success for 20th anniversary, looking ahead to 2027 schedule
Unbound Gravel administrators are finally unwinding after an epic 20th anniversary event three weeks ago. Athlete Services Manager Treva Anno says close to 5,000 riders left Emporia for the various cy...
Jun 21, 2026 Unbound Gravel's Linnea Mowry (left) and Treva Anno outlined different points of success for the 20th anniversary event on a recent KVOE Morning Show appearance. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
National Teachers Hall of Fame welcomes five newest members with annual banquet and induction ceremony Saturday evening
The 34th class of the National Teachers Hall of Fame was officially enshrined Saturday evening on the campus of Emporia State University. The annual induction banquet saw the addition of five world-cl...
Jun 20, 2026 Pictured left to right are the inductees of the 2026 NTHF class: Margaret "Peg" Cagle, Dr. Melyssa Ferro, Theresa Maughn, Carla Neely and Dr. Michael Anthony Pope. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
A big day for Big O: New local tire shop holds grand opening event Saturday
Saturday was a big day for the newest business in Emporia. Big O Tires held its grand opening activities at 2026 West Sixth Avenue, featuring a range of deals, free food and inflatables to welcome the...
Jun 20, 2026 Big O leadership and team members joined by Interim Chamber President Mike Law and City Commissioner Kurt Steinkuhler as they cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Big O grand opening. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Area drying out after Sunday rain
Heavy rain early Sunday wasn't enough to trigger widespread flooding for area counties -- or any confirmed flooding, for that matter. Rain totals went from two-thirds of an inch to over 2 inches, lead...
Jun 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
A day full of meaning: Eastside Community Group hosts second annual community Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth may not be the oldest national holiday in existence, but in just the four years since its designation as such, it has become a holiday rich in culture, tradition and meaning. In fact, the h...
Jun 19, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
DATA CENTER: Digital Campus developer Pinkston outlines vision for, addresses concerns with project on KVOE Morning Show
Gary Pinkston came to KVOE on Friday to answer questions about his involvement in -- and goals for -- the Flint Hills Digital Campus data center proposal in west Emporia. Pinkston tells KVOE listeners...
Jun 19, 2026 Flint Hills Digital Campus developer Gary Pinkston joined KVOE's Newsmaker segment Friday to discuss his involvement in and goals for the project if it advances. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Common threads among 2026 NTHF induction class: Helping marginalized students, initial careers outside education
Inductees into this year's class of the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflected on the paths that led them to being among the best in education -- and the children they serve -- as part of KVOE's ann...
Jun 19, 2026 Members of the 2026 National Hall of Fame induction class appeared on KVOE's annual Talk of Emporia program in June. Pictured are (from left) Peg Cagle, Theresa Maughn, Melyssa Ferro, Carla Neely and Michael Anthony Pope. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Right before sentencing, Perez-Ricardo files to withdraw no-contest plea in Emporia murder case
Sentencing was supposed to take place Thursday for a defendant in an Emporia murder case. That isn't on the calendar anymore because the case is changing direction. Alexei Perez-Ricardo was set to be ...
Jun 19, 2026 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
One person hurt in downtown Emporia wreck early Friday
One person was hurt and hospitalized after a crash in downtown Emporia early Friday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire/EMS were dispatched to the 6th and Mechanic intersection around 5:40 am. Emporia Po...
Jun 19, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Details pending after chase in Coffey County
Coffey County deputies say they were involved in a vehicle pursuit this week, but they are giving out very few details about the incident. Deputes say they were involved in a chase that developed shor...
Jun 19, 2026 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
