Category Archives: News
Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes EPD for 2025 investigative work
The Emporia Police Department has recently been honored by the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police for investigative work with two high-profile cases that developed over a year ago. It's a set of h...
May 08, 2026 City of Emporia photo.
Splash pad season underway at Peter Pan Park
Mid-spring means splash pad season gets underway. Emporia's splash pad at Peter Pan Park opens Friday. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm Tuesdays through Sundays and 12-8 pm Mondays. The splash pad typically st...
May 08, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Participation requested as Rail Corridor Safety Improvements project continues
Survey work continues as Emporia, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Kansas Department of Transportation eye potentially significant improvements to the railroad corridor in east Emporia. The survey...
May 08, 2026 Corridor Safety Improvements map.
As Denim and Diamonds fundraising effort sees solid start, NRH makes case for massive Building On campaign
Newman Regional Health has two significant fundraisers now underway. The annual slate of Denim and Diamonds activities is fully underway after the annual golf tournament last week, which raised over $...
May 08, 2026 Newman Regional Health staffers prepare meals for the Denim & Diamonds kickoff BBQ fundraiser Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Robert Allen King aiming to bring fresh ideas and perspective to ESU School of Business if selected as next dean
The final candidate looking to take on the role of Dean of the Emporia State University School of Business and Technology had his first official introduction to the community Thursday afternoon. Dr. R...
May 07, 2026 Dr. Robert Allen King. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Runaway teen found safe, reunited with family
Emporia Police officers say a runaway teenager has been found. Officers announced a request for public help in finding 14-year-old Ava Wasylk shortly after the teenager was reported as a runaway aroun...
May 07, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
SOS celebrates founders and core volunteers with special event and documentary screening inside Lyon County History Center Wednesday
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of SOS Inc. and current leadership continues to pay homage to the leadership and volunteers who laid the foundation for the local agency. Wednesday, SOS...
May 07, 2026 SOS Courtsey Image.
UPDATE: Stabbing suspect apprehended without incident Friday
Two days after an alleged stabbing incident in northeast Emporia, law enforcement has apprehended the announced suspect in the case. EPD announced Friday evening that it had received information to th...
May 07, 2026 Makayla McCray. Courtesy photo/Lyon County Crime Stoppers.
After hypothermia finding, Emporia Police ends investigation into Rauber death
The Emporia Police Department has closed its investigation into the death of Emporia teacher Rebecca Rauber from this past January. A news release from the department this week says Rauber, 28, died f...
May 07, 2026 Rebecca Rauber. USD 253 Image
Even with bridge deck issues, Lyon County Engineer says new Rocky Ford bridge could be done before July
A month ago, it appeared the Rocky Ford bridge construction would finish at least a month ahead of schedule. Even with notable issues with the bridge deck that appeared shortly after a KVOE Morning Sh...
May 07, 2026 Work on the Rocky Ford bridge, shown here in early April, was put on pause after concrete and rebar issues developed following a decking project. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
