Category Archives: News
Donations now being accepted for 13th annual Match Day
The 13th annual Emporia Community Foundation Match Day is still a little less than a month away, but residents don't have to wait til then to start giving. Nearly all forms of giving, including cash, ...
Oct 19, 2026 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
Lyon County Election Officer announces lofty goal for voter turnout based on steady advanced turnout
Lyon County voters are continuing to turn out in force for advance voting. As of Monday, six percent of the county's total registered voters had cast their ballots either off-site at the Lyon County F...
Oct 19, 2026 Office of the Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
ESU homecoming bringing jam-packed schedule of events to community calendar this week
It's homecoming week in Emporia and there is no shortage of events and activities on the community calendar to celebrate. Activities officially begin Tuesday with an open house in ESU's Special Collec...
Oct 19, 2026 Emporia State University graphic.
Off-site advance voting sees better than 1,200 voters cast ballots at Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building
Advanced voting for the 2026 general election is now shifting locally from off-site to in-office. In-office voting inside of the Lyon County Clerk's office begins Monday and will follow a strong start...
Oct 18, 2026 Office of the Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
9th annual Gary Fuller Memorial Shootout continues long running support for local youth activities while emphasizing firearm safety and education
Safety, education, and good causes remained the core principles of the Gary Fuller Memorial Shootout during the 9th annual installment of the local fundraiser on Saturday. The shootout, which honors t...
Oct 18, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Street Cats Club of Emporia continues record setting year with Black Cat Ball Saturday
You can add another record to the 2026 calendar for the Street Cats Club of Emporia following the latest iteration of the Black Cat Ball Saturday evening. The 4th annual event managed to raise just ov...
Oct 18, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Victoria Partridge/Street Cats Club.
Kansas Miss Amazing celebrated the 8th annual Amplify event Saturday
The Kansas Miss Amazing Amplify event celebrated 8 years of empowering girls with disabilities at Emporia State University on Saturday. The Kansas Amplify event is a state competition for girls ages 5...
Oct 17, 2026 Photo by Grace Isch/KVOE News
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow host Dia de los Muertos
The Emporia community gathered to celebrate Da de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, Saturday evening. Da de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican Holiday celebrated to welcome the spirits of ...
Oct 17, 2026 Photo by Grace Isch/KVOE News
A1 Pump and Jet closes on former Thermal Ceramics facility Friday for fertilizer production operations
Back in 2025, Thermal Ceramics closed its doors after more than 40 years of operations in Emporia; however, its longtime home will not be vacant much longer. KVOE News learned Friday afternoon that A1...
Oct 17, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Advanced voting surpasses 1,000 Friday
As Lyon County's off-site advanced voting opportunity comes to a close, the high volume of voters that began streaming through the doors Wednesday has not slowed down. According to Lyon County Electio...
Oct 17, 2026 Office of the Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
