Category Archives: News
Trusler Foundation announces 2025 grant recipients
Totals aren't being announced at this time, but the Emporia Community Foundation has announced the recipients of grant funding through the Trusler Foundation. Grant funds this year will support: *ECKA...
Sep 14, 2025 Trusler Foundation logo.
Algae alerts continue in Emporia, Osage County
Another week, another report of blue-green algae alerts for local and area lakes. King Lake near Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic and Research Outreach Center remains in an algae warning, as does the c...
Sep 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Klumpe Blacksmithing commemorates centennial anniversary with community-wide celebration in Olpe Saturday
For 100 years, Klumpe Blacksmithing has been a prominent fixture in the Olpe community and Saturday saw the community come out in droves to celebrate the business's centennial celebration. Activities ...
Sep 14, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia's West Sixth Avenue McDonald's rolls back to the 70s with 50th anniversary celebration Saturday.
Saturday, Emporia's McDonald's at West Sixth Avenue took a trip back in time to the 1970s to commemorate a very special milestone. That milestone was the 50th anniversary of McDonald's existence in Em...
Sep 13, 2025 Grimace welcomes visitors to Emporia's West Sixth McDonald's location for an afternoon of fun and festivities in honor of the store's 50th anniversary. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Wings and Wheels brings car and aviation lovers to Emporia Municipal Airport Saturday
Traffic at the Emporia Municipal Airport was a bit higher than normal Saturday thanks to a combination of both aviation and car enthusiasts. The airport hosted its annual Wings and Wheels show, welcom...
Sep 13, 2025 A young aviation enthusiast watches a takeoff during the 2025 Wings and Wheels show at the Emporia Municipal Airport. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Ethan Corson outlines key challenges he sees ahead for state of Kansas during recent sit down with KVOE News
Gubernatorial candidate and current Kansas Senator Ethan Corson made a stop in Emporia Saturday as part of his campaign trail. During that stop, Corson took time to speak with KVOE News regarding his ...
Sep 13, 2025 Democratic 7th District Kansas Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Ethan Corson. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia's Great American Market continues to see noticeable growth and evolution as evidenced by turnout for 2025 event Saturday
Every year since its inception, the Great American Market has only become greater thanks to continued expansion and evolution and the 2025 rendition of the event on Saturday certainly continued that t...
Sep 13, 2025 Emporia Main Street drone image.
Repair work closes Peter Pan Park splash pad until further notice
High temperatures near 90 degrees in mid-September make for an inopportune time to close down the splash pad at Peter Pan Park, but mechanical issues prompted that move Saturday. City Communications M...
Sep 13, 2025 KVOE News File Photo
Search warrant leads to arrest of Carbondale residents in Osage County Thursday
Two Osage County residents are in custody on numerous drug-related charges. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant on Thursday at 12544 South Topek...
Sep 13, 2025 Troy S. Smith and Kristina D. Smith. Osage County Jail Photo.
Zoo Brew lets people stroll facility while benefiting Oasis capital campaign
Nearly 180 people enjoyed the David Traylor Zoo atmosphere with a delicious twist Friday night. The annual Zoo Brew: A Night in the Wild brought residents to the zoo for a catered dinner from Bobby D'...
Sep 12, 2025 The Steve Kile Band entertains a crowd at Zoo Brew: A Night in the Wild on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
