Flint Hills Technical College has announced its new Vice-President of Advancement. Former Symphony in the Flint Hills board member and donor relations manager Kelly Tastove has been tapped to take on the role effective Monday, July 13. A news release from the college stated that Tastove's "extensive background&quo...

he potential for storms, heavy rainfall and severe weather does not come at a good time for Hartford, which is still cleaning up from damaging windstorms that hit the community Saturday morning. Mayor Kenny Hamman says work is underway to minimize any additional damage with storms possible at times through Saturday nig...

Overall significant crime in Kansas was at its lowest rate in almost 60 years. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation's 2025 Crime Index Report says total index crimes, including violent crime and property crime, have declined every year since 2023 and last year's number was a nearly 20-percent dip from the state's 10-year...

Fatal crashes, DUI arrests and speed citations were all up year-to-year in the Kansas Highway Patrol's report on July 4 holiday enforcement. Fatality wrecks went from 2 last year to 5. None of the wrecks were DUI-related. Five people died as a result. DUI arrests, meanwhile, were up slightly from last year, going from ...

Lyon County commissioners have fielded the annual budget requests from department and allocation agency leaders. They have also, as of Tuesday, started the process of setting the 2027 overall budget. County Controller Dan Williams says most entities receiving county funds were able to keep their base budget requests fl...

Six local youth athletes secured top-four finishes at the Sunflower State Games swimming competition Saturday in Topeka at Hummer Sports Park. The team successfully translated their summer technique training into podium results across multiple age groups, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming winter season. ​B...

The Area Game of the Week returns to the KVOE Family of Stations this fall with a robust football broadcast schedule. Week one will feature Osage City, who is coming off a Sub-State appearance in 2A, as they travel to Olpe to take on the Eagles in the new Olpe Fitness Park. Action will be on Country 101.7 FM. The seco...

Head Emporia State women's basketball coach MJ Baker has announced her second signing class for 2026. The Lady Hornets announced via Twitter this week that they have signed seven newcomers including two freshmen and five transfers. The freshmen are: Valeria De La Fuente Arcala (Madrid) - forward, Madrid National Team...

The Emporia State soccer team has announced its 2026 schedule. The Lady Hornets will host 10 opponents at the ESU Pitch, the most since the 2010 season. The opener for the Black & Gold will be on the road at Drury August 27. Opening Day at the ESU Pitch is set for August 29 against Maryville. After hosting Rock...

The Emporia State volleyball team has announced its schedule for 2026. The Lady Hornets, like in recent previous seasons, will start the year with a long stretch away from home. The season starts August 27 at the Ferris State Tournament in Big Rapids, Mich. and continues the next week at the Sioux Falls Tournament. ...