David Traylor Zoo to host annual Boo in the Zoo
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Thomas stepping down as ESU provost to assume role with Kansas Board of Regents come December
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Over 2,600 voters have cast their ballots as advance voting nears its end
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Trio of Emporia organizations to benefit from 2027 Kansas Leadership Center Common Good Partnerships grant program
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Gufler Mansion receives $10,000 tourism grant
Oct 29, 2026
Latest News

2027 Unbound Gravel Lottery opens Sunday
If you are hoping to ride in the 21st annual Unbound Gravel series of races, your opportunity is quickly approaching. The Unbound lottery goes live at 10 am Sunday and will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 15th. Once the lottery window closes and selections are made, riders will receive an email confirming their en...
Oct 29, 2026

Lyon County Treasurer retires after 32 years of serving county
Lyon County Treasurer Sharon Gaede celebrated her retirement Thursday with a reception inside the Lyon County Courthouse. After 32 years with the county and 13 years as treasurer, Gaede said she's excited for her transition to retirement, though it feels bittersweet. Kuestersteffen's swearing-in ceremony will be held a...
Oct 29, 2026

Reclaiming Giants Fund currently fundraising to bring major art installation to community
A major attraction may be on its way to Emporia, featuring a pair of installations from renowned artist Thomas Dambo. During KVOE's Newsmaker 2 segment, Emporians Lucas Moody and Aaron Larson joined the program to discuss the ongoing effort to bring Dambo to the community, with hopes of him erecting a pair of his famou...
Oct 29, 2026

SOS to receive nearly $195,000 in funding through federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program
Emporia's SOS has received nearly $195,000 in federal funding to support victim services programming. Thursday, the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced more than $10.7 million in funds to support victim assistance agencies and organizations across the state through the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Vi...
Oct 29, 2026

Kansas Spanish Speakers awaiting word on $500,000 grant from Kansas Health Foundation to support Recasa housing program
Kansas Spanish Speakers is currently in a waiting period as it pertains to its Recasa housing program. Specifically, Spanish Speakers Founder Lelan Dains says they are hopeful to hear back from the Kansas Health Foundation on a potential $500,000 grant, which will provide the bulk of support for the program seeking to ...
Oct 29, 2026
Latest Sports

Olpe Rolls by Northeast Arma to Advance in 1A Playoffs
The Olpe Eagles continued their impressive season Thursday night, rolling past the Northeast Arma Vikings 49-13 in a playoff matchup to advance to the next round. Olpe's balanced offensive attack and a strong defensive performance proved too much for the Vikings as the Eagles improved to 7-2 on the season. Olpe wasted ...
Oct 29, 2026

Lebo Cruises Past Linn in Opening Round
The Lebo Wolves defeated the Linn Bulldogs 46 to 0 in the first round of 8-Man Division 2 playoffs Thursday night in Lebo. The Wolves scored on a Jett Edwards 4 yard run, a Colby Fehr 35 yard fumble return, an Aiden Ferguson 37 yard run, Eli Konrade 52 yard run, then Ferguson returned a pass interception 47 yards for a...
Oct 29, 2026

ESU Picks Up 2-0 Week with Jet Sweep
The #12 Emporia State volleyball team survived a slow start on the way to sweeping Newman 25-22, 26-24, 25-10 at White Auditorium in Emporia Thursday night. NU didn't have a kill in the first 14 points of the match and was forced to call a timeout down 9-5, but the Jets showed fight after that going on a 6-1 run to cu...
Oct 29, 2026

Spartans Kickoff Playoff Action Friday Against Salthawks
Emporia High football is set to host their first postseason game this decade as they welcome Hutchinson to Welch Stadium on Friday night for the first round of the Class 5A West playoffs. The Spartans earned the No. 8 seed after wrapping up a 4-4 regular season, riding momentum from a two-game winning streak that inclu...
Oct 29, 2026

Chase County Volleyball Ends Season at State
The Chase County High School volleyball team saw its season come to an end during pool play at the 2A State Volleyball Tournament at Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina. The Bulldogs opened tournament play with a hard-fought three-set loss to Inman (25-20, 19-25, 25-17). Moundridge then handed Chase County a straight-...
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