Category Archives: News
KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction total now almost $25,000 and counting
Because of several different factors, the KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction last month generated more money for the Hall than any prior auction. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia this we...
Dec 05, 2019
Artist Open House comes as Plumb Place pushes for 'clean slate' financially in 2020
Art from stone to blown glass to paintings and more will be on display as the 16th annual Artist Open House fills Plumb Place this weekend. Organizer Peggy Lyon has been part of each open house, and s...
Dec 05, 2019
New United Way director discusses prior experiences, future goals during KVOE interview
New United Way of the Flint Hills Director Mickey Edwards is enjoying her first few weeks on the job. Edwards has been on board now for about two weeks after a 23-year career with Court Appointed Spec...
Dec 05, 2019
Limited schedule for Emporia Main Street's carriage rides
The carriage rides are back. Emporia Main Street begins its annual holiday tradition Thursday evening, and Director Casey Woods says the main difference from previous years is in the schedule. It̵...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia PD, Homeland Security combine for drug-related arrests
A search warrant conducted by the Emporia Police Department and US Department of Homeland Security has led to the arrests of two people on suspicion of drug activity. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says office...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia State professor: Impeachment of Trump inevitable, conviction highly unlikely
With proceedings moving towards formal impeachment of President Donald Trump, perhaps as soon as this month, Emporia State University political science professor Michael Smith says Thursday’s an...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia Municipal Band's annual Christmas concert coming Sunday
As their culminating performance of the year, the Emporia Municipal Band is ready for their last performance of the year with their annual Christmas concert this weekend. The Granada Theatre will be t...
Dec 05, 2019
Second annual Big Chill set to be bigger than last year's; taking place this weekend
With the huge success of the inaugural Big Chill fundraising run, Communities in Schools of Mid-America will be hosting the second annual Big Chill this weekend. Last year’s Big Chill saw around...
Dec 05, 2019
Robbery suspect to be sentenced next year; fellow suspect sees case continued
One suspect in a robbery case from earlier this year is set for sentencing next year, while another will see their case continue. Daniel McClead pled no contest to two counts of robbery during a final...
Dec 04, 2019
Emporia City Commission approves bid for improvements to David Traylor Zoo
Emporia City Commissioners have set two construction projects into motion after approving separate bids during their recent action session Wednesday afternoon. The first bid approved by commissioners ...
Dec 04, 2019
