Category Archives: News
Christopher Poulos named as third inductee of 2022 National Teacher's Hall of Fame class
Inductee number three in the 2022 National Teacher's Hall of Fame class has been revealed. Monday, Christopher Poulos, a career educator at Joel Barlow High School in Redding, CT, stepped into what he...
Apr 05, 2022 Christopher Poulos. National Teachers Hall of Fame courtesy image.
Governor issues state of disaster emergency due to impending fire danger across the state
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a state of disaster emergency for Kansas due to impending high fire danger. The Governor announced the declaration Tuesday as forecasts are calling for high wind...
Apr 05, 2022 National Weather Service Graphic
Dunham's Sports to open doors in Emporia Jul. 8
Flint Hills Mall's newest tenant now has an official opening date. Dunham's Sports will open its doors to the public on Jul. 8 according to a news release from the mall Tuesday. It was announced in Ma...
Apr 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Mechanic Street Underpass reopened
Local motorists will be happy to know a major traffic zone in Emporia is open once again. After almost two months, Emporia's Mechanic Street underpass has reopened to through traffic. Burlington North...
Apr 05, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Kansas Gas Service promoting new program as part of Dig Safe Month
Kansas Gas Service is recognizing National Dig Safe month with an introduction of their new "Dig Heroes" program. 'Dig Heroes' consists of Kansas residents who take a pledge to help promote safe diggi...
Apr 05, 2022 Kansas Gas Service Courtesy Image.
Unbound Gravel hosts 2022 Spring Training Camp
Practice makes perfect, and around 50 gravel bike riders got in plenty of practice ahead of the premiere gravel riding event this past weekend. Life Time held an Unbound Gravel training camp this past...
Apr 04, 2022 Unbound Gravel Photo.
Osage City Man arrested on suspicion of drug possession Monday
An Osage City man is in custody following a traffic stop in Osage County Monday. Just after 8:20 am an Osage County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop at K-31 Highway and South Wanamaker Road f...
Apr 04, 2022 Michael Brumbaugh. Osage County Jail Photo
City of Emporia announces list of applicants for soon-to-be-vacant commission seat
The Emporia City Commission could potentially select its newest member Wednesday. According to a news release from Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull nine individuals have applied to serve the remainder of...
Apr 04, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
RDA Presidency living up to expectations of Chuck Scott now three months into his tenure
The past nearly three months have been all go and very little stop for Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas President Chuck Scott. Scott says in the months since he took over the pr...
Apr 04, 2022 RDA President Chuck Scott. Photo courtesy of DKEDC.com
Schreiber offers thoughts on Kansas food tax following conclusion of Legislature's regular session
With the regular session now concluded, the Kansas Legislature has its eyes set on the annual veto session later this month. One item of note that 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber of Empori...
Apr 04, 2022 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Courtesy photo.
