Category Archives: News
MyEmporia app now available
The city of Emporia has been working in several ways to make government operations more accessible and transparent over the last few years. The latest example of that was released Monday: MyEmporia, a...
May 06, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
History Center nearing start of America 250th-anniversary exhibits
Less than three weeks remain before the Lyon County History Center officially begins celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary. Director Emeritus Greg Jordan is looking forward to the History Center'...
May 06, 2026 Lyon County History Center logo.
Emporia's Street Rehab project to begin Monday
Emporia's annual Street Rehab project begins next week. The city of Emporia says the first part of the project handles curb and gutter replacements, as well as sidewalks and ADA-accessible ramps. Mill...
May 06, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Indoor pool at Lee Beran Rec Center could reopen Thursday
If all goes according to plan, the Lee Beran Recreation Center's indoor pool will reopen to the public Thursday. The Rec Commission says the natatorium's pump has been in the process of being rebuilt....
May 06, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emporia State alum looking forward to prospect of 'giving back' to alma mater if chosen as next Dean of the School of Business and Technology
Saying Emporia State University "Gave me everything," Dean of the School of Business and Technology finalist Dr. Mohammad Mehri says he is ready to give back if chosen as the school's next leader. Fin...
May 05, 2026 Dr. Mohammad Mehri presents to faculty and staff in the School of Business and Technology as part of his official candidate visit to campus. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Numerous items ahead for Emporia City Commission meetings
Emporia city commissioners have a full slate for their regular meetings Wednesday. The action meeting starts at 11 am at the Municipal Court Room, with commissioners set to approve items related to se...
May 05, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
USD 251, USD 252 boards set up for meetings Wednesday
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has three main points of business for a special meeting Wednesday. Board members will have interviews for construction manager at-risk candidates as th...
May 05, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Texas man gets probation after involuntary manslaughter plea in 2025 traffic death near Emporia
A Texas man who pleaded no contest in a Lyon County vehicular homicide case has probation as his lead sentence. Judge Jeff Larson sentenced Josue Chapa was to 3 years probation at sentencing Tuesday. ...
May 05, 2026 Josue Chapa. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporians unhurt after injury wreck near Lawrence
Two Emporians escaped injury after a wreck on the Kansas Turnpike near Lawrence on Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 9:20 am. A small SUV driven by 42-year-old Bobby Joe...
May 05, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Ulta Beauty plans two grand opening activities
Ulta Beauty's getting ready to begin business in Emporia this month, and it's doing so with two opening activities. The store at the Emporia Pavilions will have a soft open all day Friday beginning at...
May 05, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
