Category Archives: News
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.
WEATHER: Flood watch in place for entire listening area Thursday
A flood watch is now in effect for the entire KVOE listening area, with the prospect of severe storms and heavy rainfall in the forecast in the latter half of the week. The watch covers Lyon and all s...
Jun 24, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Three people hurt in Chase County crash
Three Wichita residents were hurt in a crash in southeast Chase County early Wednesday. Emporia Fire/EMS and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers responded to the Kansas Turnpike at mile marker 113.9 southb...
Jun 24, 2026 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
DATA CENTER: Planning Commission tables DIO, zoning change decisions to June 30 after over-6-hour meeting Tuesday
It was a late night in White Auditorium for both residents of Emporia and the Emporia Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals and another may be ahead next week after commiss...
Jun 24, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Missing children found safe
A pair of missing children have been located safely. The police department announced Tuesday evening they had been searching for five-year-old Spencer Reynolds and six-year-old Prudence Reynolds since...
Jun 23, 2026 Prudence and Spencer Reynolds. Photo courtesy of Emporia Police Department.
