Category Archives: News
STATEHOUSE: As Kansas Legislature passes bill to ban gender-affirming surgery for minors, US Department of Education considering rule that may upend laws like state's Fairness in Women's Sports Act
States that have banned transgender athletes from participating in school or college sports, including Kansas, may have to reconfigure their laws if proposed federal changes to Title IX go into effect...
Apr 07, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Participation deadlines for members of the community are coming soon for two upcoming events this April
Two events have their participation deadline approaching this Friday for members of the community who want to support a good cause or learn more about employment opportunities in Kansas. Members of th...
Apr 06, 2023 KEYS Summit and Radius at the Ranch events are the upcoming events for members of the community this April.
Reclaiming a safe space; Speakers, students and residents advocate for victims of sexual assault with annual Take Back the Night event on ESU campus Thursday
The campus of Emporia State University was illuminated with hope, healing and advocacy thanks to local residents and the many advocates of SOS Thursday evening. The annual Take Back the Night event we...
Apr 06, 2023 Pictured left to right:
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and ESU Alumni Emily Steimel-Handy, Christie Brungardt and Curt Brungardt. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Steffes seeking re-election to USD 252 Board of Education
For the second time this week, the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Ballot has grown. Thursday, Charles Steffes filed for re-election to Position 7, becoming just the second candidate to seek re-election ...
Apr 06, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office concludes annual training seminar Thursday
Over the past week Lyon County, specifically Emporia, has seen a large spike in law enforcement presence as hundreds of officials and experts made their way to town for a special training seminar. As ...
Apr 06, 2023 Photo courtesy of Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope.
Detour in effect for one of two K-99 bridges crossing Kansas Turnpike to see significant work
One of the two Kansas Highway 99 bridges in Lyon County getting replaced as part of the Kansas Turnpike Authority's latest improvement project is now closed. The Turnpike Authority says the bridge jus...
Apr 06, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority map.
Denim & Diamonds set for inaugural golf tournament
Denim and Diamonds is adding a new fundraiser to benefit from its cause. Denim and Diamonds will be holding its inaugural golf tournament to be held May 5 at Emporia Municipal Golf Course. On KVOE's M...
Apr 06, 2023 Courtesy photo Newman Regional Health
Nearly 3,000 pasture acres burn in two separate grass fires northwest of Bushong this week
Two large grass fires have developed northwest of Bushong this week. The latest developed late Wednesday, with a controlled burn going out of control near Roads 380 and C and burning an estimated 1,20...
Apr 06, 2023 Google Maps image.
EMPORIA STATE: University announces new Business Administration concentrations as reinvestment process continues
Reinvestments continue at Emporia State University with enhancements to the Business Administration program. ESU has added two new concentrations, one in management and another in marketing. This mean...
Apr 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Highway signage replacement project beginning soon in Coffey, Osage counties
New highway signage is coming to two area counties beginning soon. The Kansas Department of Transportation is starting a sign replacement project in Coffey and Osage counties. US Highway 75 and Kansas...
Apr 06, 2023 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
