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Governor sets stage for special session with tax relief veto
Budget? Yes, with some line-item vetoes. Tax relief plan? No -- again. Following the passage of several bills designed to bring billions of dollars in tax relief to Kansas residents, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed the latest package, specifically including House Substitute for Senate Bill 37, House Bill 2096 and HB 2097. ...
7h ago
Three Missouri residents arrested near Emporia on suspicion of distributing drugs
Three Missouri residents have been arrested after an alleged failure to yield incident near Emporia, led to the discovery of illegal drugs. Lyon County Deputy Collin Brozek says the incident developed on Interstate 35 near mile marker 137, or a mile west of Road U, shortly before 5:40 pm Wednesday. Brozek says a vehicl...
9h ago
Emporia firefighter passes away after year-long cancer battle
The Emporia firefighter battling cancer the past year has passed away. After announcing the cancer battle, Emporia Fire studiously avoided announcing the firefighter's name, but EFD on Thursday announced the passing of Greg Rausch, calling him "a true hero who served with unwavering dedication as a firefighter and...
9h ago
After proposing tuition and fee increases, ESU now to keep both flat for 2024-2025 academic year
Emporia State University says it will have a net decrease in tuition costs for the 2024-2025 academic year. ESU had planned to ask the Kansas Board of Regents form an increase in both tuition and fees, but now the university is keeping both flat -- according to the university, thus resulting in hundreds of dollars in n...
10h ago
Emporia vehicle stop leads to warrants-based arrest on suspected fugitive, flee, drug charges
A vehicle stop in Emporia led to an arrest on numerous outstanding warrants. James Paul Davis, age 47 of Emporia, was arrested on suspicion of being a fugitive from justice, as well as flee and elude, possession separately of methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia and interference with law enforcement. Background...
10h ago
Emporia Public Library's Summer Reading Program to kick off at end of the month
The Emporia Public Library's Summer Reading Program is set to kick off at the end of the month. Adventure Begins At Your Library with a kickoff event on May 29 at 3 p.m. Emporia Public Library Director Pauline Stacchini says the library is going back to the basics for this year's program. Many activities for all ages w...
11h ago
Teenaged driver escapes serious injury after crash in central Emporia
A teenaged driver escaped serious injury after an unusual injury crash reported Thursday afternoon. The wreck involved a small car just east of Ninth and Lawrence around 4:20 pm. KVOE News observed a small passenger car traveling westbound before losing power and angling across traffic before stopping on the south side...
11h ago
Grand opening coming Sunday for new David Traylor Zoo Education Center
The David Traylor Zoo will be opening its newly renovated education center this weekend. Activities will begin at 1 pm Sunday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the zoo followed by tours of the facility and interactions with zoo docents, animal ambassadors and Education Coordinator Kelli Proehl. Zoo Director Lisa Keith ...
13h ago
Emporia City Engineer speaks to quality of community engagement and feedback with lengthy list of major improvement projects continuing to grow
With a growing list of major infrastructure projects, the city of Emporia has been reaching out to gain community input on the work ahead. Tuesday evening, the city hosted a public meeting regarding one of the biggest upcoming projects, the expansive 24th and Prairie waterline improvement project. City Engineer Jim Ube...
14h ago
County Commissioners approve partial road closure to accommodate upcoming Unbound Gravel event
Lyon County Commissioners have approved a partial road closure for the upcoming Unbound Gravel series of races. Per commission approval Thursday, Burlingame Road will now have a one-lane closure between Roads 190 and 180 throughout the Unbound event. A pilot car and signage will also be used to help direct traffic arou...
14h ago
Overnight showers and storms bring light rain accumulation to KVOE listening area
Overnight storms and showers didn't bring anything in the way of severe activity, however, it did bring scattered rain totals to the KVOE listening area. At the KVOE Studios, we received 0.35 inches of rainfall in the overnight hours. Other totals include: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.35 inches *10th and Weaver: 0.45 ...
18h ago
Hydrant replacement on Lakeview may lead to water service disruptions for customers between 9th and 12th Ave Thursday
Water service to customers in East Emporia may see some disruption Thursday. The City of Emporia has planned a fire hydrant replacement at 9th Avenue and Lakeview. The work may affect customers between 9th and 12th during the project. Work began at 8 am and should be complete by 3 pm.
20h ago
WEATHER: Severe weather alerts for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Part of the KVOE listening area near Emporia is now under severe thunderstorm alerts. Active alerts *Severe thunderstorm watch: Greenwood County until 1 am. Main concerns are scattered damaging winds and isolated gusts to 80 mph, hail to 2.5 inches in diameter and an isolated tornado. Be sure to get updates on KVOE, KV...
May 15, 2024
A sweet surprise: Sweet Granada among nominees for USA Today Top 10 candy stores
Long regarded as Emporia's favorite sweet shop, the Sweet Granada now has a chance to be known as America's favorite. It was recently announced the Sweet Granada was among the nominees for the USA Today Top 10 Candy Stores in the country. The news came as a welcomed surprise to owner Kim Redeker who called the opportun...
May 15, 2024
Emporia City Commission approves commencement of contract negotiations for economic development consultant and new Emporia Animal Shelter operator Wednesday
City of Emporia staff will be entering into negotiations for contracts related to economic development and animal shelter operations following the Emporia City Commission's latest study session. During the meeting, commissioners approved City Manager Trey Cocking to move forward with negotiations with Vision First Advi...
May 15, 2024