Category Archives: News
Former Kansas Principal of Year, ESU professor accepts plea in Johnson County child exploitation case
Instead of trial, sentencing is ahead for a decorated Kansas educator in a child exploitation case. Howard Pitler, a former Kansas Principal of the Year while at USD 259 Wichita and a former Emporia S...
Oct 12, 2025 Howard Pitler. Johnson County Jail photo.
Repaving to resume Monday on parts of West 12th, Prairie
Street resurfacing will continue Monday for two of Emporia's busier residential streets. Milling work began last week on West 12th between Rural and Lincoln, as well as Prairie Street between the brid...
Oct 12, 2025 West 12th is mostly repaved Sunday as part of an improvement project also involving part of Prairie Street. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Flint Hills Event Center busy for first Admire Fall Festival
Admire was busy Saturday for the Fall Festival at the Flint Hills Event Center. Festival organizer Kayeloni Davidson was pleased -- and relieved -- to see the turnout, both from vendors and residents,...
Oct 12, 2025 Families had several reasons to attend the Admire Fall Festival on Saturday, including a petting zoo. Flint Hills Event Center photo.
World War II veteran Heggemeir repatriated Saturday
Paul Heggemeir is home again -- and likely to stay this time. Accompanied by a procession involving the Patriot Guard Riders, Heggemeir's remains were repatriated back to Blakley Cemetery near Madison...
Oct 12, 2025 Motorcycle riders enter Madison's Blakely Cemetery before official repatriation ceremonies, including full military honors, for World War II veteran Paul Heggemeir on Saturday. Lawrence Weber.
Fire Prevention Extravaganza brings families to Lyon County Fairgrounds for information on lithium-ion batteries
Fire Prevention Week's local activities culminated Saturday with the Emporia Fire Department's Fire Prevention Extravaganza, and Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says the event was a good way to bring an i...
Oct 12, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New look, same great sound: Halfway to Everywhere organizers pleased with turnout and reception for new schedule and location of 2025 event
The layout was slightly different, but the result was all the same: a great time was had by all who attended the 2025 Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival this past weekend in Emporia. This y...
Oct 12, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Successful Mexican Supper comes with Sacred Heart School raising funds for new building
Plans are on track for a new school building at Sacred Heart. The current facility will celebrate its 100th year of service to students next year, but Principal Curtis Simons says it's time for a new ...
Oct 12, 2025 Sacred Heart School architect rendering.
Leadership expecting at least partial use of new ESU Nursing and Student Wellness Center to begin by early 2026 following update during recent media tour of facility Friday
It seems only a short time ago that ground was broken on the new Emporia State University Nursing and Student Wellness Center, and now it is nearly ready for use. According to ESU Director of Faciliti...
Oct 11, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert coming up Tuesday
The 2025 Emporia Symphony Orchestra's annual Pops Concert will be showcasing some of the most recognizable music from the silver screen and stage. The performance, titled Stars of the Stage and Screen...
Oct 11, 2025 Emporia Symphony Orchestra Graphic.
Halfway to Everywhere shifts from downtown Emporia to Champions Landing
The Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival is taking a quick break. Following a busy Friday afternoon and evening, with bands on four stages in downtown Emporia, activities shift to Champions L...
Oct 10, 2025 This year's Halfway to Everywhere featured a new location -- Champions Landing -- and a new activity, the Battle of the Bands. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
