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Better than 300 students take first step to future success during 2024 Emporia High School graduation Sunday
Sunday was not just the tip of the iceberg, but the start of a whole new journey for the 2024 senior class of Emporia High School. That was the message from EHS Principal Dathan Fischer to the more than 300 graduating seniors during the EHS graduation ceremony inside a full-capacity White Auditorium. During his comment...
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Kansas governor vetoes two more bills
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a pair of bills sought by Republicans on Friday. The governor vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 172, which would have created the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act. The bill was designed to halt "foreign principals" from certain countries from holdin...
May 11, 2024
Worthy charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement after incident at empty Emporia hotel
Formal charges have been filed and a first court appearance date is set for a woman who allegedly evaded law enforcement authorities before climbing onto the roof of an empty Emporia hotel several days ago. Amy Worthy, 39, was charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement and will appear in court at 1:15 p...
May 11, 2024
Wabaunsee County, Eureka schools get Challenge Awards
Two area schools have been named as 2023 Challenge Awards recipients, as announced by the Kansas State Department of Education. Ninety-seven schools are on the listing, including the following from nearby counties: *USD 389 Eureka: Marshall Elementary School *USD 417 Morris County: Prairie Heights Elementary School The...
May 11, 2024
Energy evident at Emporia State during spring commencement events
Emporia State President Ken Hush says "there is a definite energy on campus" as the academic year came to an end with commencement activities Saturday. Hush credits much of that to recent construction, notably the Nursing + Student Wellness Center, as well as the recent barrage of scholarship announcements fo...
May 11, 2024
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...
May 11, 2024
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...
May 11, 2024
Saturday night aurora more subtle than Friday night -- with exceptions
After a brilliant rendition of the northern lights Friday night into Saturday, the repeat performance Saturday was largely more subdued. There were some exceptions, but by and large the aurora was much more subtle despite high geomagnetic activity coming off the sun through Saturday. Emporia State Peterson Planetarium ...
May 11, 2024
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...
May 11, 2024
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...
May 10, 2024
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 ...
May 10, 2024
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 ...
May 10, 2024
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...
May 10, 2024
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...
May 10, 2024
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. ...
May 10, 2024