Category Archives: News
Jones Aquatic Center celebrates 20 years of family-friendly fun
Despite relatively mild conditions, the Jones Aquatic Center was busy for its 20th anniversary party Saturday. Activities included free swim and access to other amenities like the lazy river, slides a...
Jul 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Aaron Carter stops at Emporia Granada Theatre
Two-plus decades of rap and R&B came to the Emporia Granada on Saturday, courtesy of Aaron Carter and special guests Chedda, Grizz Lee and Socky. Carter has been performing since the mid-1990s and has...
Jul 30, 2022 Aaron Carter begins his performance at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Minimal damage reported, but Emporia's Panda Express to be closed short-term after Saturday fire
Emporia Fire responded to a small restaurant fire Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to Panda Express shortly before 4 pm after a wok caught fire. An employee used an extinguisher to get...
Jul 30, 2022 Emporia Fire begins investigating after a small fire was reported at Panda Express on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY: Emporia Public Library pushing to move back in -- but considering other options if that doesn't happen
Emporia city commissioners have a decision ahead on the future of the Carnegie Library. The bid deadline has now passed, with publicized interest from Jason and Cassie Heffron to turn the building int...
Jul 30, 2022 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
TURNPIKE CRASH: Driver hits center barrier wall, drives through cutout portion in construction zone
An apparent miscalculation led to Saturday's injury crash southwest of Emporia on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck on the Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 123 happened just after 9 a...
Jul 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Demolition starts at former Hornets Pointe building
Demolition is taking the weekend off but will likely resume Monday on the former Hornets Pointe apartment complex. Demolition is in the early stages, and as of the weekend, much of the second floor ha...
Jul 30, 2022 Demolition of the former Hornets Pointe apartment building should be completed before Emporia State Unversity begins classes Aug. 22. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Work ongoing for Project Playscape baseball complex
Ongoing issues with supplies, labor and weather have not done any favors to Project Playscape as the group works to finish a new baseball complex in Americus. Spokesperson Britney Hinrichs says plans ...
Jul 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Salvation Army food pantry running low on certain items
Supplies are getting tight at the Salvation Army's food pantry, at least for certain items. Capt. Mylie Hadden detailed some of the areas of need on KVOE's Morning Show recently. Boxed meals like "hel...
Jul 30, 2022 Periodically, the Salvation Army's food pantry shelves get bare. Certain items are in low supply at this time. KVOE News file photo.
Primeaux back on Lyon County Crime Stoppers' Felony Friday list
Less than 10 days after he was sentenced for stealing items from the Lee Beran Recreation Center, John Paul Primeaux is wanted again by local law enforcement. Lyon County Crime Stoppers has put Primea...
Jul 30, 2022 John Primeaux. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
Emporia Fire handles reported dumpster fire near local business
Emporia Fire handled a dumpster fire at a business in southeast Emporia early Saturday. Fire crews were called to Thermal Ceramics, 221 Weaver, around 5:30 am and had the situation under control short...
Jul 30, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
