The regular session and veto session are both done for Kansas lawmakers, but Governor Laura Kelly is still taking action in several cases. Governor Kelly signed House Bill 2045, which consolidates existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. This involves nearly 20 existing state programs and, ...

The Kansas Turnpike is again reminding drivers to report texts about unpaid tolls. The KTA has been dealing with smishing scams for about a year. Senior Customer Service Manager Donnell Brown says the KTA does not send unsolicited text messages about tolls. Drivers will only get texts from the KTA if they have a DriveK...

Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt sees a more targeted approach in the future as the Department of Government Efficiency continues its work. Government efficiency was one of several topics addressed as part of Schmidt's monthly appearance on KVOE's Morning Show. Republicans in Congress have taken some he...

Emporia and several nearby communities are benefiting from funding announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Emporia's Gazette Collective restoration project is getting $100,000 in HEAL funding. This is turning the former Emporia Gazette office at 517 Merchant into a restaurant, office space for Mitchell-Markowit...

Lyon County Crime Stoppers is asking for help in finding a man wanted on suspected protection from abuse violations. Crime Stoppers says Walter Armando Duarte has a warrant out for his arrest. Duarte is listed as 5-foot-7, 180 pounds, with dark hair and dark brown or black eyes. His head may be shaved or he may have fa...

Shot clock will be coming to high school basketball for multiple classifications in the postseason beginning next academic year. The Kansas High School Activities Association's Executive Board approved the mandatory adoption of shot clock usage in the postseason for Classes 6A, 5A, and 4A for the 2025-26 season. Classe...

The Emporia State women's tennis team swept Arkansas-Fort Smith to punch their ticket to the MIAA Tournament on Friday. The Lady Hornets started by winning the doubles point with victories at #2 and #3 doubles. E-State then swept the Lady Lions in six singles matches winning each in straight sets. Paige Stranghoner ...

The Emporia High girls soccer team picked up its second win of the week with a 5-0 victory at Topeka West on Thursday. Katie Smart led the way with two goals. Emersyn Johnson, Aracely Aleman and Peyton Chanley each had one goal. Emporia High (6-4) hosts Wichita Heights at 6:15 p.m. Monday.

With a click of her heels and her own vanishing act behind the podium, new head women's basketball coach Melissa "MJ" Baker emerged in bright ruby red basketball sneakers and proclaimed to a packed Skyline Room at Emporia State's Memorial Union on Thursday: Baker brings with her a career record of 334-148 in ...

The Emporia State tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision on the road at Harding on Wednesday. The #21 Bisons won the doubles point thanks to a 7-6 victory at #2 doubles after going to a tiebreak. ESU won the first two singles matches with Roko Kacer and Diego Calvo picking up wins at #6 and #4 singles respectively, but t...