Improvements continue to become evident as part of a renovation and expansion of Emporia's Fire Station 2. Fire Chief Brandon Beck, a guest on KVOE's Morning Show this past Friday, says a lot of significant work has already happened. The initial cost estimate was $6.2 million at 15th and Industrial. Beck says the proje...

We will have one more hot day before an extended taste of early fall next week. After high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index readings near 100 Friday, nearly identical conditions are expected Saturday. Showers and storms become increasingly likely by late afternoon or early evening, and a slight severe weather...

Emporia Public Schools has a special meeting soon to discuss a new strategic plan. The Board of Education has approved an agreement with TrustCentric Consulting to start the process of a new strategic plan. TrustCentric officials will be at the meeting to facilitate group sessions with board members that will include u...

Emporia Recreation Commission is meeting Monday. Some of the topics to be addressed will be the Soden's Grove turf proposals and phone and internet service. Also, the Commission will preview the KSHSAA Volleyball tournament. The Facility Use Committee will have its final recommendation. The meeting will be held Monday ...

A Gardner woman was injured in a rollover accident in north Lyon County Friday afternoon. According to Lyon County Deputy Daniel Calvert, Sheriff's Deputies and fire and EMS were called to the 100 block of US Highway 56 for a reported injury crash. Through an investigation, deputies determined that an eastbound 2006 Je...

The #18 Emporia State volleyball team romped early before rallying late to win in five sets over Pittsburg State 25-12, 17-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-7 at John Lance Arena in Pittsburg, Kan. last night. The Lady Hornets dominated the first set hitting .300 while the Gorillas hit under .100, but PSU turned the tables hitting...

Emporia High volleyball made its debut at Spartan Gym on Thursday night and came away with a pair of victories. The Lady Spartans opened the evening with a two-set win over Salina South, taking the first set 25-20 before closing out the match 25-21. Emporia followed that performance with another sweep, defeating Topeka...

Emporia High soccer came out firing Thursday night, rolling past Highland Park 9-1 at Spartan Field. The Spartans wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Braxton Pugh finding the back of the net early for the second straight game. Brayden Sailer continued his strong stretch, with a hat trick after scoring fo...

Emporia High football hits the road Friday night looking to remain unbeaten as the Spartans travel to take on Labette County. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. with the RV Doc Pregame Show on KVOE AM 1400 and 96.9 FM. The Black and Red are coming off a dominant 58-20 win over Wichita West last week, while Labette County ent...

The Area Game of the Week coverage doubles for week three of the high school football season. Country 101.7 FM will bring you Burlingame at Lebo starting at 6:45 pm while Mix 104.9 FM will have Madison at Northern Heights at 6:40 pm on Friday The Wolves have been impressive in their 2-0 start outscoring opponents 80-6...