Get ready for another short-term burst of record heat across the KVOE listening area this week. High temperatures Wednesday will approach 90 degrees Wednesday and get into the low 90s Thursday. Both high temperatures would smash current unofficial records of 82 degrees, both set in 1956. The projected record highs foll...

Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center recently got an unplanned birthday present. The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education recognized PAROC for its work with students up to age 16. Administrators and professors joined KVOE's Newsmaker segment to discuss the h...

Milling and overlay work officially begins next week on a state highway in Osage County. Kansas Highway 278 will see work on the north side of Melvern Lake. Eventually, work will stretch 3 miles from Fairlawn Road east to US Highway 75. Traffic will be constricted to one lane in the active work area and directed throug...

Flint Hills Technical College recently ended one fundraiser and is in the final stages of planning for another. The college raised over $1,200 for scholarships and other student needs as part of the Wranglers on the Rocks online silent auction last week. Events and Outreach Coordinator Stephanie Anderson says fundraisi...

A first court appearance is ahead this week for a man charged with trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. Keenan Linneman goes to court Wednesday. Linneman is charged with trafficking an unspecified amount of methamphetamine into the Lyon County Jail as part of his arrest March 10. He's also charged with ...

The Centennial League released their boys basketball accolades on Tuesday. Emporia had three representatives on the All-League teams. Rylan Crowell earned First Team honors for a second straight year. Harry Trelc made Second Team. Terrick Franklin was named the Newcomer of the Year while receiving Honorable Mention. 1s...

Live Call-In: Emporia Chamber of Commerce/Newsmaker: Rachael Bowes, Alex Hayes and Daphne Mayes discuss recent honors for Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center./Emporia Showcase with USD 253 Superintendent David McGehee./Newsmaker 2: ESB Financial President/CEO Michael Black and Vice P...

Baseball: Valley Falls 5 Osage City 3 Valley Falls 10 Osage City 6 Council Grove 15 Herington 1 Council Grove 17 Herington 7 SLC 20 Yates Center 8 SLC 18 Yates Center 1 Softball: SLC 14 Yates Center 4 SLC 22 Yates Center 7 Council Grove 11 Herington 1 Council Grove 11 Herington 1

Several key details are yet to be developed, but the plan for a new public recreation center and a renovated Lee Beran Rec Center is taking shape. Steering Committee members on Monday discussed a $22 million total bond package funded by a 0.25-percent sales tax. Over $15 million would go towards a new center, while the...

Following a four-game sweep for Emporia State baseball last weekend over New Mexico Highlands, the Hornet pitching staff has been honored for its role in holding down the Cowboy offense. The Hornets outscored Highlands 45-2 in the series and freshman Quinton Chindamo tossed a gem on Sunday with a 6-inning start and a ...