The City of Olpe had a pair of reasons to celebrate Friday night, and they did just that, starting with the grand official opening of the city's new football field. The event filled the stands of the new, better-than-$2 million stadium, which was constructed as the first phase of the Olpe Fitness Park Project. The proj...

The former Interim President of Emporia State University, Dr. Taylor Kriley, has "Departed" the university. The university confirmed Dr. Kriley's departure to KVOE News Friday; however, there was no reason was given as to why Kriley left the university, which she led on an interim basis up until this past Mar...

Several city street projects are moving forward as fall approaches. Emporia City Engineer Jim Ubert says Kansas Highway 99, or South Commercial, continues with off-street work as part of a larger set of geometric improvements. In fact, he says things should "blow and go" once the underground utilities are all...

This week, Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees discussed a move from fee-for-service care to what it is calling value-based care. Following the monthly meeting, KVOE News asked for more information. These are the responses from Executive Director for Strategy and Business Partnerships Steven Bazan. Question: Hav...

Once again, the local community has several activities planned to commemorate and honor the lives lost and the patriotism displayed by our country on September 11th, 2001 and the days that followed. Activities will include the annual Random Acts of Patriotism demonstration, which will see residents displaying American ...

The Emporia State football team used a strong running game and a good kicking game to hang on for a 36-30 victory over Minot State in Herb Parker Stadium in Minot, N. D. on Thursday in the 2026 season opener. The teams both came up empty on their opening drives of the game before Minot State scored first on a 4-play d...

The Emporia State soccer team gave up the lead with less than seven minutes to go in a 1-1 tie at Drury to open up the 2026 season on Thursday. ESU tallied first just over 18 minutes into the match when Megan Kephart got the Black & Gold on the board on an assist from Avery Zimmerman. Drury's goal with just under...

The Emporia State volleyball team opened up 2026 with a four-set victory over Minnesota State-Mankato on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Hornets started the season 1-0 with a 25-15, 25-19, 18-25, 25-18 victory. ESU used a 4-0 run to break open a 9-8 first set and cruise to the win before holding off a late Maverick push...

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...

The Osage City volleyball team returns to the court looking to build on a breakthrough 2025 season. The Lady Indians made their first trip back to the state tournament in 15 years last fall, capping the season with 27 victories and a sub-state championship. Head coach Carly Chisham is hopeful that success can provide m...