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A stunning sight: Aurora borealis makes rare appearance
Area residents got a chance to see something they possibly have never seen before, except for pictures and video. The aurora borealis, or northern lights, were in full effect Friday night into early Saturday. There were reports of visible aurora as far south as Florida. The aurora is one of the visual signs of geomagne...
4h ago
New owners for Rollers? Emporia rink on the market
Emporia's roller skating rink is on the market. Rollers, 701 Graham, has been listed, according to owner Kelly Maxfield. As a result, the business is tentatively set to be closed at least between May 19-July 31. Birthday party reservations are not being taken for dates after May 18. Maxfield says the decision to sell c...
2h ago
Mike's Attic closing at end of May
Another retail location in downtown Emporia is closing its doors. Mikes' Attic has announced it will close at the end of the month after 6.5 years of offering antiques, collectibles and records among other items. Owners Mike McDougald, Mike Mertens and Mike Morgan thanked the "amazing dealers, customers and friend...
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Procession across Emporia held for firefighter battling cancer
Members of the Emporia Fire Department held a short procession across town Friday, honoring one of their own. The procession went from downtown to Station 2 as firefighters gave their support to a fellow firefighter who has been battling cancer for about a year. Emporia Fire says the firefighter has, unfortunately, tra...
4h ago
USD 252 Board approves deadline extension for Olpe Fitness Park fundraising goal as part of regular meeting Wednesday
Organizers of the Olpe Fitness Park Project are inching closer and closer to their $2.5 million fundraising goal. Now they will have more time to hit it following the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education meeting from this past Wednesday. As part of their agenda, board members approved a deadline extension fo...
16h ago
Local business owners offer advice to finding the 'perfect gift' for Mother's Day
With Mother's Day coming Sunday, many individuals are likely still looking for the perfect gift for the mothers in their lives. With that in mind, several local business owners recently spoke with KVOE News and offered their ideas for the perfect gift. Emporia Floral Owner Allison Hall says you can never go wrong with ...
16h ago
Emporia Main Street staff attend Main Street Now Conference
Emporia Main Street is continuing to see what other Main Street organizations are doing across the United States with an eye towards more community enhancements locally. Staff members attended the Main Street Now Conference this past week in Birmingham, Alabama, presenting and gathering information to continue to make ...
21h ago
Man arrested after Tuesday incident in east Emporia now charged
One person has been charged in connection with an incident in east Emporia from Tuesday morning. Emanul Cornejo has been charged with aggravated battery, knowingly causing great bodily harm or disfigurement, with an alternate aggravated battery count for recklessly causing great bodily harm or disfigurement. Cornejo is...
22h ago
Emporia State changes food vendors
There's a new era coming for many Emporia State students with graduation activities this weekend. There's a new era coming for ESU as a whole this weekend, but for an entirely different reason. Emporia State has a new food service vendor, replacing longtime vendor Sodexho with Fresh Ideas. Memorial Union Director Carme...
23h ago
Stamp Out Hunger Drive set for Saturday
The Salvation Army of Emporia's pantry shelves are starting to get bare and there's an opportunity where community members can help fill it back up. Stamp Out Hunger by the National Letter Carriers Association is set for Saturday. Salvation Army Capt. Mylie Hadden says the drive comes at an important time of the year. ...
23h ago
National Weather Service confirms small tornadoes in Coffey County from Monday
Monday's severe weather setup didn't lead to a lot of actual severe weather areawide, but the National Weather Service says there were actually two brief tornado touchdowns. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad Omitt says there were some reports of damage in Coffey County that didn't resemble straight-line winds. Af...
May 10, 2024
Bond revoked, bench warrant issued in Lyon County drug distribution case
The path towards trial in a Lyon County drug distribution case has been halted, at least for now. Skylar Rose Creed was supposed to attend a trial status hearing Wednesday afternoon but didn't, so Judge Lee Fowler canceled potential trial proceedings that could have started as soon as this upcoming Monday. Judge Fowler...
May 10, 2024
Preliminary hearing delayed in Emporia attempted aggravated kidnapping case
A preliminary hearing will take place next month in the case of an Emporia man charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping and other crimes. Juan Baza-Morales was originally set for a hearing next week but that was delayed at prosecutor request. The hearing will now be at 9 am June 26. Details about the alleged incide...
May 10, 2024
Man sentenced to probation for violations of Kansas offender registry act
A man who pleaded no contest to violating the state's offender registry act laws was sentenced Wednesday. Richard Dean Doan Jr, age 57, was originally charged with one count of aggravated violations and three of regular violations. He pleaded no contest to the regular violation counts in March, so the remaining count w...
May 10, 2024
City of Emporia announces updated plan to close Lincoln Street at I-35 bridge, encourages residents to attend 24th and Prairie waterline project meeting
There has been a fair amount of above-ground preparation work on Interstate 35 near the Lincoln Street bridge the past several weeks, but Lincoln Street hasn't been closed at the bridge just yet. That could well change before the end of the month. The city says the plan now is to close Lincoln Street the last week of M...
May 10, 2024