The key component in the Emporia Public Schools cost containment plan was the subject of a special meeting Wednesday. Board members heard about 45 minutes' worth of testimony and comments from Logan Avenue parents, teachers, staffers and neighborhood residents as they near a decision on whether to end school operations...

SOS had a successful Heroes for Hope. The fundraiser officially culminated Tuesday after generating over $32,000 over the prior month. A $10,000 match from the Hopkins Foundation was also included. Fifteen women held a range of fundraisers that also helped to raise awareness and the services it provides for abuse and n...

Emporia city commissioners have finalized the process for the Cedarbrook Meadows development. Commissioners unanimously approved the development agreement and final plat Wednesday, paving the way for construction to begin. The development involves nearly 40 acres along the north side of West 18th between Jones Aquatic ...

It's a top-3 finish for Emporia Main Street in the USA Today 10Best contest. Emporia finished third this year after finishing second the last two years. Director Casey Woods says that's nothing to sneeze at. Emporia won the contest in 2016.

Progress continues as the Americus City Council gets ready to end the city's police department operations. Mayor Dustin Wright tells KVOE News the inventory process is complete, thanks to the work of former police chief Jody Meyers. Evidence processing is next, and Wright says the goal is to have that work done by the ...