An event that began with a small group of local Spanish-speaking families is about to turn 10 years old later this month. The 10th anniversary of Vamos a Pescar -- Let's Go Fishing -- will be held Saturday, August 29th at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center. For the past several years, the event has welcom...

Lyon County Election Officer Amie Jones says the upcoming general election could see a "special question" heavy ballot in November. Jones' comments came during a wrap-up of the primary election held last week as part of an appearance on KVOE's Morning Show Tuesday. During that time, Jones announced that the o...

Traffic on a portion of Mechanic Street will be closed Tuesday. A water service replacement project will see traffic closed from 10th Avenue to 11th Avenue for the day. Drivers are asked to find an alternate route around the area, if possible, as the work continues. A timeline for the work has not been announced.

The Emporia Recreation Commission will be presenting its plans for new and updated rec facilities to the Emporia City Commission next week in hopes of getting the matter on the November election ballot. But before that time, the ERC is welcoming local residents to a pair of community open houses this week. The ERC will...

Kansas Spanish Speakers is at an "exciting" point in its local infill housing project announced earlier this year. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia last Tuesday, Kansas Spanish Speakers founder Lelan Dains stated the local organization is currently in the "Due diligence process with the Kansas Health Foundation...

Emporia State transfer kicker Brandon McCary has been named to the preseason award watch list for the Fred Mitchell Award. The award is given to the best place kicker among any collegiate level of football. McCary transferred to ESU from Minot State a year ago. He was 10-for-13 with the Beavers and had a 5-for-5 per...

Council Grove Football enters the 2026 season with high expectations after returning 16 starters from last year's 7-3 team. The Braves reached the Class 2A Round of 16 in the first season under head coach Derron Reddick, and with so much experience back, there's optimism that year two can bring an even deeper postseaso...

Waverly football is hoping to take another step forward this fall after finishing 3-6 a season ago. While the record wasn't where the Bulldogs wanted it, head coach Nick Fraenza said the team showed steady improvement as the season progressed and believes that growth can carry into 2026. Waverly opens the 2026 season ...

The NCAA Division II Executive Board has adopted emergency legislation to move DII to an age-based eligibility model beginning with the upcoming 2026-27 season. It comes after the division's Management Council recommended the move in July. The board had previously voted to punt on the move and not take action until 2...

Emporia High soccer will have the opportunity to play on a professional stage this fall. The Spartans have been selected to participate in the MKSN Boys High School Soccer Showcase at Riverside Stadium, the home of KC Current II, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Black and Red will face Republic (Missouri) at 4:30 p.m. on ...