Category Archives: News
Informal meeting Saturday involves NRC representatives discussing Wolf Creek's 2025 performance
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has a special informal meeting to discuss Wolf Creek's safety performance this weekend. NRC staff will be available to answer questions about Wolf Creek's safety perf...
Apr 21, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
SOS documentary screening underscores prevalence of child abuse
SOS used a documentary to highlight the prevalence of child sex abuse Monday. SOS invited the community to attend the screening of "Magic and Monsters" at the Emporia High auditorium. Child Advocacy C...
Apr 21, 2026 Magic & Monsters graphic.
Kansas Consensus Revenue Estimating Group revises fiscal 2026, 2027 projections
There are sharp differences in opinion when it comes to the Kansas Consensus Revenue Estimating Group's April update announced Monday -- not with the raw data, but with spending priorities. Overall re...
Apr 21, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
KDOT begins road improvements near Melvern
Central and south Osage County now have three notable construction processes underway through the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT is starting a mill-and-overlay project on US Highway 75 from...
Apr 21, 2026 Kandrive.gov map.
Topeka man arrested following brief vehicle/foot pursuit and multi agency search effort Saturday in Osage County
A Topeka man was arrested following a brief vehicle pursuit in Osage County this past weekend. According to a news release from the Osage County Sheriff's Office Monday, at approximately 9:42 am Satur...
Apr 20, 2026 Tommy Marshall. Osage County Jail Photo.
DeBauge soccer project to see slight delay due to new phase of work per report from ERC Director Monday evening
Plans for updating the DeBauge Soccer Complex in Emporia are taking a slight detour from the previous project timeline. During a report to the Emporia Recreation Commission Monday evening, Rec Directo...
Apr 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
MICHELIN: No confirmed plans for resources fairs or events following Michelin layoff announcement; however, RDA Interim President says conversations are ongoing
Word on resource events to assist the soon-to-be laid-off Michelin Workers in Emporia is reportedly developing at this time; however, specifics are still up in the air. That was the report from Region...
Apr 20, 2026 Michelin logo
EF-1 tornado confirmed through Olivet
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado damaged parts of Olivet as part of severe weather that affected the area Friday afternoon. The Weather Service says an EF-1 developed just southwest of...
Apr 20, 2026 Laurie Kurzen.
Tentative decision on Logan Avenue future ahead Wednesday
USD 253 Emporia could well take a significant step towards completing its cost containment goal with its meeting this week. Wednesday is the evening when board members will likely vote on a resolution...
Apr 20, 2026 Mary Herbert Education Center's main conference room was nearly full for the April 15 special board meeting to gain public input on the possible end of school operations at Logan Avenue Elementary. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rec Commission Board with several updates at monthly meeting Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission will field updates during its regular board meeting Monday. Board members will discuss upcoming renovations to the DeBauge Family Sports Complex scheduled for this su...
Apr 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
