Category Archives: News
AMBER ALERT: Four Topeka children found safely in Topeka
An Amber Alert issued for four children abducted from the Topeka area was canceled Monday afternoon. According to Kansas Amber Alert on social media at 3:22 p.m., the four children, 12-year-old Au'Vae...
Jun 5, 2023 Pictured left to right: Dontresha Thomas
Top Right to Left: 12-year-old Au'Vae Riley, 10-year-old Da'Avien Riley Jr,
Bottom Left to Right: 7-year-old Tyrell Riley and 5-year-old Aunila Riley
Kansas Bureau of Investigation Photos.
Emporia City Commission meeting for regular action/study sessions Wednesday
Tax abatements and zoning matters will be the main items of business for Emporia City Commissioners when they meet for their weekly action meeting Wednesday morning. Commissioners will continue a publ...
Jun 5, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Ribbon cutting coming Tuesday for renovated spaces at Emporia Presbyterian Manor
Emporia Presbyterian Manor will celebrate the completion of newly renovated areas in its facility Tuesday morning. The senior living community facility at 2300 Industrial Road will have a ribbon cutti...
Jun 5, 2023 Courtesy Photo Emporia Presbyterian Manor
UPDATE: Repairs complete, service restored following early morning watermain break Watermain break reported at West Street and 2nd Avenue
A sizeable hole was determined to be the cause of a watermain break in southwest Emporia Monday morning. Underground Utility Crews were called to the intersection of West Street and 2nd Avenue for a b...
Jun 5, 2023 City of Emporia Photo.
No injuries following minor chemical spill at Emporia Water Treatment Plant Sunday
The Emporia Fire Department responded to an ammonia spill at the Emporia Water Treatment Plant Sunday morning. EFD was called to the plant just before 9:30 am. According to City Communications Manager...
Jun 4, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Talent, tradition and local excellence make a great show; 85th annual Flint Hills Rodeo combats the elements to bring high quality rodeo action to local community
Despite some less-than-favorable weather conditions, the 85th annual Flint Hills Rodeo appeared to be a rousing success. That's according to organizer Dow Wilson who says they received a lot of positi...
Jun 4, 2023 Image from Jesse Pope Social Media.
Two arrested on drug charges in Osage County Saturday
Two Missouri residents were arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Osage County Saturday morning. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy initiated a traffic stop at milepost...
Jun 4, 2023 Kayla Gulley and William Rey. Osage County Jail Photo
WEATHER: Scattered downpours bring nearly 2 inches of rain in certain areas, lead to at least one reported injury crash
Heavy rain came to the KVOE listening area for part of Saturday afternoon. Totals varied widely in or near Emporia: *KVOE studios: 0.50 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.26 inches *1100 block Const...
Jun 4, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UNBOUND GRAVEL: 'We host the world pretty well' -- City leaders pleased to hear positive feedback from riders, visitors
Whether they won their respective races, finished or crashed out, participants in the 2023 Unbound Gravel suite of races say they enjoyed their time in Emporia. Julius Berith came to Emporia from Tamp...
Jun 4, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fundraising continues to benefit Hunter McCoy after UTV wreck
Hunter McCoy's family is overwhelmed by the support of area residents after a bad UTV wreck on his birthday. Residents showed their support this weekend with a special fundraising biscuits and gravy b...
Jun 3, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
