Category Archives: News
Jones Aquatic Center to open Monday as scheduled despite several amenities being closed indefinitely
The Jones Aquatic Center will open as scheduled on Memorial Day, however, several of the centers amenities will be unavailable. The City of Emporia announced Saturday that the center's slide, lazy riv...
May 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo
Americus Masonic Lodge participating in statewide raffle fundraiser to support local ballpark renovations
Area residents have the chance to be the proud owner of a classic car by supporting the Americus Masonic Lodge now through next year. The lodge is currently selling raffle tickets through the Kansas M...
May 28, 2022 Kansas Masonic Foundation Image.
SUMMER SAFETY: Vigilance on the roads, child passenger seats and home security; Emporia Police offer several tips to make sure your summer is worry free
Summer is here, school is out and that means more children out and about, families leaving for vacations and criminals looking to make what is yours theirs. With that in mind, the Emporia Police Depar...
May 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo
'What have we received?' Gun violence protest asks for change after Uvalde shooting
It started with chants... Students organized the event with the support of Students Demand Action and Moms Demand Action. About 50 people attended, including college and high school students, Emporia ...
May 27, 2022 A protest against gun violence brought about 50 people to Emporia State's Kellogg Circle on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
James Williams retiring from Emporia State administrative role
Emporia State University is already searching for a president and provost. It can now add another administrative position to that list. James Williams, Emporia State's vice president for student affai...
May 27, 2022 James Williams. Emporia State University photo.
National Teachers Hall of Fame director calls for action after Uvalde: 'Thoughts and prayers just don't do it anymore'
This was setting up to be the first year the National Memorial to Fallen Educators did not add any names of teachers killed in the line of duty from the previous year since the facility was dedicated ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Medical issue apparently behind injury crash on Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia
Two people went to a hospital following a crash in southern Chase County on Friday, but Emporia Fire says only one person in the ambulance needed treatment. The crash was reported at mile marker 103, ...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Boaters told about online registration option through KDWP
The Memorial Day weekend signals the start of boating season for many people, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks says boaters can go online to register their vessels. Vessels can be regis...
May 27, 2022 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
COONAVIRUS: Lyon County adds 71 new cases for week after 16 announced Friday
COVID cases were modest between Wednesday and Friday morning. Lyon County Public Health says it noted 16 cases to close out the work week. This follows 45 in Wednesday's report and 10 Monday, meaning ...
May 27, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Emporia Public Library ready for Summer Reading Kickoff, Kids Koncerts
Kids Koncerts will begin soon at the Emporia Public Library. The 2022 concert schedule begins June 1 with Brian Wendling, Aqua Juggler, and follows weekdays through June 29: *June 8 -- Janie Next Door...
May 27, 2022 KVOE News photo.
