Category Archives: News
UNBOUND GRAVEL: Notorious 'Highland Hill' again part of final approach as construction continues
Regardless of the course layout, the "Highland Hill" has become one of the staples of the Unbound Gravel finish for riders -- and it will be part of the course as construction continues on Highland St...
Jun 02, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Moderate to heavy rain noted in, near Emporia
Rain reports from Thursday activity are currently isolated, but moderate rainfall was noted in several locations. *KVOE studios: 0.60 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.01 inches *10th and Weaver: 0...
Jun 01, 2023 Doug Jensen.
Electrical issue triggers fire call to Good's Cash Saver; Emporia Fire investigates after lightning strike to local house
There was some smoke, but no fire after an incident at Good's Cash Saver on Thursday. Emporia, Americus and Olpe were dispatched to the grocery store at 2703 West Highway 50 late Thursday morning. Emp...
Jun 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Yeager/Jenkins Memorial Catfish Tournament and Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby cast off this weekend
The local community will be going fishing this weekend with a pair of tournaments on the community calendar. The 13th annual Yeager/Jenkins fishing tournament will cast off Saturday at noon and contin...
Jun 01, 2023 YEager/Jenkins Memorial Tournament and Cops and Bobbers flyers.
No primary election coming this year despite last-minute rush of candidate filings Thursday
Despite a high volume of last-minute candidate filings Thursday afternoon, there will be no primary election this year. There was a large rush of candidate filings that came through the county clerk's...
Jun 01, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
'This is the Super Bowl of gravel:' Past Unbound champions reflect on experiences during KVOE Morning Show interview
At least for the next few days, Emporia's population is swelling. Around 4,000 cyclists from around the world are now in Emporia for the races and the Unbound experience -- not to mention the thousand...
Jun 01, 2023 2021 Unbound Gravel 200-mile champions Lauren De Crescenzo (center) and Ian Boswell (right) joined longtime Unbound race administrator Kristi Mohn on KVOE's Morning Show on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commissioners review five allocation requests as part of study and action session agendas this week
A combination of inflation and needed salary increases have been the main driving force behind a series of increased budget allocation requests to come before Lyon County Commissioners this week. Duri...
Jun 01, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health seeking $800,000 in Lyon County for new cardiac cath lab; new ExpressCare hours now underway
Newman Regional Health has approved its now-annual funding request for Lyon County. The hospital's Board of Trustees made the decision during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Chief Executive Officer Bob...
Jun 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Flint Hills Rodeo begins Thursday night; big event at Burnley Memorial Library coming Friday
How many activities can you cram into a two-hour event? The Burnley Memorial Library in Cottonwood Falls has a lot coming for its Roping, Riding and Reading at the Library event Friday. Spokesperson a...
Jun 01, 2023 Photo courtesy of Terri Lewis/Flint Hills Rodeo
Ron's Ride passes $5,000 fundraising mark for Special Olympics
The Special Olympics torch is now well on its way to Wichita for the annual State Games. The torch left Emporia shortly after 9 am, with law enforcement and Special Olympians parading down Commercial ...
Jun 01, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
