Drought conditions are starting to creep in on parts of the KVOE listening area south of Emporia. The US Drought Monitor has abnormally dry conditions across far southwest Chase County, as well as far southern Coffey County and most of the southeast half of Greenwood County. Rainfall totals were pretty commonplace for ...

Ron Slaymaker went "Beyond the Scoreboard" as part of a documentary that made its debut in Emporia on Wednesday. And close to 600 people went with him to the Emporia Granada Theatre. "Coach Slay: Beyond the Scoreboard" highlights Slaymaker's days growing up in Peabody, changing his college plans fro...

A Topeka man suffered potentially serious injuries after a crash in north Lyon County on Wednesday. Lyon County Deputy Riley Jones says the crash happened shortly after 4:15 pm near the junction of Roads 320 and N. An SUV was eastbound and left 320 for unlisted reasons, hitting a tree before stopping. The driver, 73--y...

Early work at the Stormont Vail Emporia Clinic in far west Emporia is going soon from ground-level to above-ground. Clinic Director Kelsey Meyer says work is ahead soon on the foundation. More information is available by calling 620-343-2900. Stormont-Vail Emporia is offering several levels of primary care, including f...

A Burlingame man now faces potential drug distribution charges after an arrest this week. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a traffic stop led to the arrest of 66-year-old Travis Hill on Tuesday afternoon. Wells says the stop happened at the junction of Kansas Highway 31 and South Wanamaker Road. Wells says a K-9 w...

Emporia High soccer is looking to build on a successful 10-win season, while hoping for a longer postseason run in 2026. The Spartans were eliminated in the first round of regionals by Eisenhower last season, but head coach Victor Ibarra returns a talented roster with a large contingent of seniors. Brayden Sailer leads...

The 54th edition of the Kansas Shrine Bowl will return to Emporia and Welch Stadium on Saturday, June 26, 2027. Osage City's Andrew Gantenbein will lead the East squad, while Junction City's Randall Zimmerman will serve as head coach of the West. Shrine Bowl head coaches are selected from the previous year's assistant ...

Northern Heights is looking to take another step forward this season after finishing 3-6 in 2025. Peyton Heins enters his fifth year leading the Wildcats, continuing to build a culture at his alma mater. Senior Cooper Woodrow leads the list of returners for Northern Heights. Woodrow has been leading the offense since h...

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...