Category Archives: News
USD 253 Board approves closure of Logan Avenue Elementary 6-1 Wednesday; 45 day protest period now underway
USD 253 Board of Education members have passed a resolution that, barring any major protest efforts over the next month plus, will see Logan Avenue Elementary School closed at the end of the 2026-27 a...
Apr 22, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Manager says it is 'past time' for decision on whether or not to move forward Flint Hills Economic Alliance
When asked his feelings on what impact the recently announced Michelin layoffs, coupled with the closure of Hopkins Manufacturing, may have on the development of the Flint Hills Economic Alliance, Cit...
Apr 22, 2026
Earth Day Celebration Saturday Morning in Emporia
Emporia residents will have a chance to celebrate the environment and enjoy a morning full of activities at the annual Earth Day Celebration hosted at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center ...
Apr 22, 2026
Emporia Police: Attempted aggravated assault on law enforcement plea stems from dog bite investigation
With sentencing ahead for a woman accused of aggravated assault on law enforcement, Emporia Police has announced details about the incident leading to the charges and a recent plea agreement. Capt. Ra...
Apr 22, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
US Marshals involved in arresting Osage County registration violation suspect in Pennsylvania
US Marshals in Pennsylvania say they have arrested an Osage County man. Marshals say they arrested Alen McNeil, age 34 of Scranton, in Bristol Township, northeast of Philadelphia, for alleged violatio...
Apr 22, 2026 Alen McNeil. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photos.
Franklin County man hurt in Osage County crash
A Franklin County man was hurt in a wreck in eastern Osage County on Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 30-year-old Caleb Priddy of Pomona crashed on Kansas Highway 68 about a quarter-mile ...
Apr 22, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Prairie Progress schedules community conversation in Emporia on Thursday
A special community engagement session is planned in downtown Emporia on Thursday. Prairie Progress, a nonpartisan group highlighting issues affecting Kansas residents, has a Prairie Talk community co...
Apr 22, 2026 Prairie Progress graphic.
Legion Post 5 recognized for 2025 Wreaths Across America sponsorship numbers
Emporia's American Legion Post 5 's work with last year's Wreaths Across America campaign didn't go unnoticed. The national Wreaths Across America organization says the Emporia post helped to sponsor ...
Apr 22, 2026 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
City Manager says it may be time for a shift in economic focus for Emporia as layoffs and business closures continue
During the most recent installment of KVOE's Q&A With Trey Tuesday, City Manager Trey Cocking admitted his heart was "heavy" given the recent economic hit the city took with the announcement that ...
Apr 21, 2026 The Q&A With Trey is a monthly segment airing on KVOE every third Tuesday of the month. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
KVOE's Thomas honored by Rotary Club with Paul Harris Plus One honor
KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas got special recognition from the Rotary Club of Emporia on Tuesday. Club members bestowed the Paul Harris Fellowship -- "plus one" -- as part of their regular meeting. ...
Apr 21, 2026 KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas and Rotary Club of Emporia Immediate Past President Jacque Wellnitz pose after Wellnitz presented Thomas with the Paul Harris Fellowship Plus One on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
