Facility plans are ahead for members of the Emporia Recreation Commission as the board meets Monday. Board members will discuss plans for upcoming community engagement sessions connected to a now-public vote on the funding mechanism to build a new recreation facility near Jones Aquatic Center while renovating and, to a...

There is a lot to be excited about at the Flint Hills Mall, with a new tenant set to open soon and mall leadership actively pursuing others. During an interview with KVOE News on Friday, Mall Manager Clarence Frye stated that Ollie's, the newest tenant at the mall, announced earlier this year, should be up and running ...

Flint Hills Technical College is currently exploring the possibility of bringing more real-world work opportunities to students this year. On the monthly Tech Talk with FHTC President Dr. Caron Daughterty Wednesday, Daugherty noted the college is in the process of "shoring up" a new apprenticeship program for...

SOS leadership is heralding this year's class of SOS Strong Ambassadors for the dollars and, maybe more importantly, the awareness raised over the last month through the SOS Strong Campaign. That was one of the core items that stood out to SOS Director Mickey Edwards when she spoke with KVOE News at the annual SOS Stro...

The Emporia City Commission will convene a special meeting next week to take action following a court ruling regarding a petition question for the upcoming general election. The commission will convene at noon Wednesday inside the Municipal Courtroom at William L. White Auditorium to "discuss and take action on pe...

The Emporia State volleyball team is receiving votes in the initial AVCA Top 25 Preseason Poll. The Lady Hornets finished No. 23 in the country a year ago and are sixth among teams receiving votes to start 2026. Concordia St. Paul out of the NSIC is the preseason pick to win the national title with the Golden Bears r...

Emporia State director of tennis John Blackburn is set up for a busy 2026. Following the departure of women's head coach CyCy Peyroche this summer, Blackburn will step up to coach the men's and women's team this season. He said he's excited about the opportunity. Gwendal Mazuay returns as a graduate student for the H...

The Burlingame Bearcats are looking to reload after a 6-4 season in 2025 that ended with a Regional-round loss to eventual Division 2 state champion Hanover. Replacing key pieces from last year's team will be a major challenge for head coach Jeff Slater. All Lyon County League First Team selections Drake Skirvin, Danny...

The Emporia State cross country teams will welcome in plenty of new faces for the 2026 campaign. The Lady Hornets have 15 on the roster for 2026 after finishing ninth at the MIAA Championships and 22nd at their NCAA Regional in 2025. Head coach Justin Hill begins his third leading the program and is excited about the...

Emporia State Athletics is adding a clear bag policy for its major entertainment and athletic facilities. All ESU home games will now require fans to use clear bags to attend as a matter of what the university calls "a secure game-day environment for fans, student-athletes, coaches and event staff." Permitted...