Category Archives: News
Emporia City Commission accepts $750,000 grant for DeBauge complex improvements as part of regular meeting slate Wednesday
A lower-than-expected allocation from the state of Kansas could mean some changes to plans for improvements and additions to the Debauge Family Sports Complex based on comments from city leadership fo...
Nov 05, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
City of Emporia temporarily halting utility shutoffs and discharge fees as Government shutdown continues to impact certain benefit programs
The City of Emporia is announcing a temporary pause in utility shutoffs to help reduce financial burdens placed on individuals already impacted by the ongoing Federal Government shutdown. Effective We...
Nov 05, 2025 City of Emporia logo.
ESU Homecoming activities highlighted by $1 million meet-the-need activity during Black and Gold Gala
There were numerous reasons why Emporia State University's recently-completed Homecoming activities were notable. During and after the Black and Gold Gala on Friday night, a short meet-the-need fundra...
Nov 05, 2025 Emporia State University Foundation CEO Jason Drummond (from left), Vice President for Engagement Kala Maxfield and President Ken Hush discussed Homecoming highlights on KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
FHTC Distinguished Alum donating $10,000 to college's Advancing Tomorrow campaign
Flint Hills Technical College Distinguished Alum Joey LeMay and his wife, Amy, have donated a significant amount to the college's Advancing Tomorrow fundraising campaign. LeMay, now the director of op...
Nov 05, 2025 Joey LeMay. Flint Hills Technical College.
Kansas Appleseed says some SNAP beneficiaries may not receive any funding after partial payments distributed to states
Early indications about SNAP adjustments for the state of Kansas and its residents using those benefits are not promising, according to Kansas Appleseed. The watchdog organization says guidance from t...
Nov 05, 2025 Kansas Appleseed logo.
Minor injuries reported after crash in east Lyon County
A Missouri woman suffered minor injuries after a crash near the Lyon-Coffey county line late Tuesday night. Lyon County Deputy Jim Baker says the crash developed around 10:45 pm on Interstate 35 near ...
Nov 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
VOTE 2025: Ogle, Duncan, Steinkuhler claim Emporia City Commission seats, incumbent Curtis finishes sixth
Three new voices will be added to the Emporia City Commission come next year following the 2025 general election. Newcomers Tammi Ogle, Monica Duncan and Kurt Steinkuhler were the top three unofficial...
Nov 05, 2025 Lyon County Clerk Amie Jackson looks over Emporia's precinct map during general election activities at the Lyon County Courthouse. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Health code issues noted at two Emporia restaurants, grocery
Two Emporia restaurants and a grocery have been noted for health code violations by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill, 2640 West 18th, had 10 issues noted, ranging from...
Nov 04, 2025 Kansas Department of Agriculture logo.
Sixth and West site of planned, unplanned waterline work
Emporia has a planned traffic adjustment for West Sixth Avenue because of waterline work. For up to two weeks, the center turn lane and inside through lanes on Sixth are being closed at West for water...
Nov 04, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
No special session for Kansas Legislature
Thoughts of a special session for Kansas lawmakers will have to wait. The Kansas House fell short of gaining the 80 signatures needed on a petition to schedule the extra session. The Kansas Senate had...
Nov 04, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
