KVOE 1400 (AM) (Emporia, KS)

KVOE (1400 AM) is a radio station in Emporia, Kansas, focusing on news, talk, and sports. It features local shows like Talk of Emporia, The Emporium, and Area Coach's Corner. In addition to local content, KVOE also broadcasts national programs, including ABC News Radio. The station is licensed to Emporia and is owned by Emporia's Radio Stations, Inc.

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Hrabik convicted of attempted capital murder in Rice County case

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

A Lyon County jury says Adam Jay Hrabik is guilty of trying to kill a police officer over four years ago. The jury convicted Hrabik on single counts of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon, after Hrabik shot two people in Lyons in October 2020. Hrabik was charged after shooting Lyons Police Officer Cory Ryan several times, leading to critical injuries before Ryan improved. Hrabik was also charged after shooting Brian Friess, a former teacher and coach of Hrabik.
Fireworks sales and discharge period begins

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

The tents are now open. Emporia’s annual fireworks sales and discharge period started at 10 am and now goes through 10 pm July 5. Emporia Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer is urging people to take extra care with fireworks. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2530/files/2025/06/6839-beemer-f-fireworks-safety.wavA guest on KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Beemer says a lot of fireworks injuries likely go unreported.
Concrete Street Repair Project begins next week

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

Concrete work is starting soon as part of a city of Emporia project. The city’s annual Concrete Street Repair Project is designed to remove or rehab what the city calls deteriorated concrete. This will highlight 10 street segments or intersections across town:*Weaver Street (Railroad to West 6th Avenue). *15th Avenue (Lincoln Street to Lawrence Street). *West Ridge Court and South Parkway Court Intersection. *Monterey Drive approach at Coronado Avenue. *Montezuma Court approach at Coronado Avenue.
USD 253 saying goodbye to longtime administrators, teachers, staffers

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

USD 253 Emporia is in a summer of change, especially at the top. Just at Mary Herbert Education Center, nearly 90 years of experience is packing up and heading out with the retirements of Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Student Services Judy Stanley and Director of Human Resources Jared Giffin. Anderson-Harder started her career as a school counselor and psychologist before joining the district administrative team.
Sertoma Club to resume miniature train season Sunday evening

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

The Sertoma Club plans to restart its miniature train season this weekend. Club President Vicki Brooks says it’s been just about a month since the train last operated for the community. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2530/files/2025/06/6844-brooks-long-time-coming.wavSertoma Club members worked with the city for official approval to get into Soden’s Grove Park. Then they contracted with Brady Parks Rock & Dirt for the repairs.
RODN 4 JC vehicle show set for Sunday

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

RODN 4 JC is taking place Sunday. The now-annual vehicle show is set for 3-6 pm Sunday outside St Marks Lutheran Church. Pastor Kent Happel says this is a good way to bring church and community together — especially because it’s a shorter-duration show than many others in the area.
Admire house severely damaged, two pets killed in fire Thursday

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

Lyon County deputies say a house in Admire was severely damaged by a fire Thursday afternoon. The incident developed shortly after 2:15 pm at 119 West Fifth. Lyon County Detective Eric Williams says there was an active fire when fire crews and other emergency responders arrived. Nobody was home when the fire started and all occupants were located as the investigation continued. No people were hurt, but two pets were found dead inside the house.
Judge partially dismisses Sailer lawsuit against ESU; Spafford no longer defendant

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

Part of Bryan Sailer’s federal lawsuit against Emporia State University and outgoing athletics director David Spafford has been dismissed. Sailer was terminated in December 2023 after more than 10 years of leading Emporia State’s soccer program. Sailer’s lawsuit, filed this past December, has alleged retaliation for his complaints about sexual discrimination against the women’s soccer team in violation of federal Title IX. He has also filed a First Amendment claim specifically against Spafford.
Federal status conference scheduled for drug bust allegedly originating out of Emporia, Mexico

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

Federal court proceedings are set to resume in mid-August for an alleged drug bust involving residents of Emporia and Mexico. The five remaining defendants in the case — Emporians Troy Wagaman and Jesus Cruz Rodriguez, Texan Moises Sanchez and Mexican residents Omar Carranza and Tiburcio Rangel — will have a status conference before Judge Holly Teeter on Aug. 19 following a request developed by Carranza’s defense team.
Special meeting Friday for Rec Commission on DeBauge Complex block grant application

1 day ago | kvoe.com | Chuck Samples

The Emporia Recreation Commission has a special meeting next week. Board members will meet at noon Friday to officially consider the Emporia City Commission’s request for Rec Commission matching funds to support a Community Development Block Grant request to the Kansas Department of Commerce.