Category Archives: News
Organizers positively overwhelmed by turnout for inaugural Hope With Horsepower car show Saturday
Hope, horsepower and a love for local veterans all combined to make a tremendous new fundraiser Saturday at Soden's Grove. Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention hosted its inaugural Hope With Horsepower ...
Aug 06, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Applications being accepted for 2022 Leadership Emporia Academy
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is getting set to welcome the 35th class of the Leadership Emporia Academy. Applications for the upcoming academy are being accepted now through Aug. 12 at 5 pm. T...
Aug 06, 2022 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
City of Emporia seeking full time animal control officer
The City of Emporia is looking to hire a full-time animal control officer. The city currently has two-full time officers that take on additional shifts as part-time animal control officers in addition...
Aug 06, 2022 City of Emporia Image.
HEAT: Advisories extended areawide through Sunday evening
Heat advisories for the entire listening area have been extended once again. Advisories now go until 8 pm Sunday for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties and until 7 pm Sunday for Chase ...
Aug 06, 2022 National Weather Service Graphic
Denim and Diamonds shatters prior fundraising record
Shortly before the Denim and Diamonds signature event Friday, administrators at Newman Regional Health hinted at a record fundraising total. And that's exactly what they got. And it wasn't even close....
Aug 06, 2022 Area residents packed Emporia State's Memorial Union Webb Hall for the 13th Denim and Diamonds signature event Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas governor to stop in Emporia for 'Prosperity on the Plains' tour
Before this week's primary election, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly began what she has called a "Prosperity on the Plains" tour. The statewide tour, designed to "emphasize Kansas economic development suc...
Aug 05, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Lane Massey named new City Administrator in Spring Hill
Assistant Emporia City Manager Lane Massey will be assuming a new role in a new city later this month. The City of Emporia announced via a news release Friday Massey has accepted the position of city ...
Aug 05, 2022 Facebook photo
GRANADA THEATRE: Herrera says theater 'will always have a piece of my heart,' thanks residents for accepting her
The Emporia Granada Theatre and Director Rebeca Herrera have parted ways. Granada Board President Mike Helbert says the decision comes with opportunities developing for bookings and other events. Herr...
Aug 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Jones Aquatic Center closing several amenities ahead of 2022 season conclusion
After opening late this season several amenities at the Jones Aquatic Center are now closing early. According to a social media post from the JAC the lazy river, slides and splash pad will be closed f...
Aug 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo
Coffey County sheriff pleased with passage of $20 million law enforcement center
It's safe to say Coffey County Sheriff Tom Johnson is relieved voters approved plans for a new law enforcement complex in Burlington this week. Nearly 60 percent of voters gave their blessing to the $...
Aug 05, 2022 Coffey County Sheriff's Office artist rendering.
