The Kansas Turnpike Authority says it has several important projects ahead, now that the annual construction season is officially underway. The KTA plans to redeck and widen a bridge at mile marker 101.4, about four miles northeast of the Matfield Green service area and just over 25 miles southwest of the Emporia gate....

After a week's worth of bidding, the annual KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction benefiting the United Way of the Flint Hills managed to bring in an additional $3,035 to the United Way's annual campaign. The week-long live auction event featured a daily set of auction items made possible through generous donations fro...

The countdown is on to the kickoff of the largest FIFA World Cup in history later this summer, and residents can watch that countdown in person now through late March. As KVOE News reported Friday, Emporia has been selected as a host site for the official FIFA World Cup countdown clock, which is currently sitting outsi...

Support remains strong for the Lions Club of Emporia and its annual biscuits and gravy fundraiser, as was evident by the turnout of hungry residents in the dining room and several new faces in the kitchen Saturday. This year's breakfast, the group's main annual fundraiser, was a record setting occassion with over 770 a...

The David Traylor Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved Bison Bill. The zoo announced Saturday afternoon that Bill passed away at the age of 22. The zoo's veterinarian conducted an examination following Bill's passing and determined his passing was due to age-related health issues. With the average lifespan of a bis...

Marais Des Cygnes Valley punched its ticket to the state tournament with a decisive 67-44 victory over Elyria Christian in the Class 1A Division II Substate Championship. The Trojans set the tone early, building an 18-8 lead by the end of the first quarter and stretching the advantage to 29-13 by halftime. Marais Des C...

Cold shooting doomed Hartford Friday at the Hartford Sub-State Final on a 69-59 loss to Hutchinson Central Christian. The Jaguars built a 29-24 lead at half. Hartford shot 14 of 40 from inside the arch and 11-20 at the free throw line while HCC shot 12 for 21 inside, 10 for 20 from three point range and 13 for 15 from ...

Lebo advanced to next week's 1A Division 2 state tournament with a 69 to 42 victory over McPherson Elyria Christian Friday in Hartford. The Wolves lead 18 to 8 after 1. They kept the 10 point lead going into halftime. Elyria Christian came out of the halftime hot and cut the lead to one the first minute of the second h...

Olpe had their season end Friday at the Clifton-Clyde Sub-State Final with a defeat to Rural Vista 40-38. Last year's State Champions pitched a shutout and were up 6-0 after eight minutes. The Eagles exploded for 16 second quarter points and doubled up the Heat 22-11. RV used a 19-10 run to cut it to one possession a...

Burlingame fell short of their third straight upset as they lost to Canton-Galva 47-42 in overtime at the Clifton-Clyde Sub-State Final Friday. The Eagles claimed a 7-5 advantage after one. The Bearcats cut the deficit to one at half, 17-16. B'game took a 29-27 lead into the third. Cash Roberts connected on a three ...