Category Archives: News
Swearing in of new commissioners, annual business meeting coming as part of first Emporia City Commission slate of 2026 Wednesday
Three meetings in one are coming for the Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. The commission's first action agenda of the new year will include consideration of a contract with Crossland Construction...
Jan 6, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
Property taxes, data center awareness and more mentioned as main priorities for Kansas 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber as he prepares for 10th legislative session next week
Echoing statements from 17th District Kansas Senator Mike Argabright from a day earlier, Kansas House 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber says he is anticipating a quick legislative session th...
Jan 6, 2026 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
Specifics pending, but Pimple expects positive results from Rural Transformation Grant program
How the Rural Transformation Grant program will lead to improved patient care locally remains to be seen, but Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple is excited for what may be coming. No "big check" ...
Jan 6, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Brinkman stepping down as Southwick Executive Director to take on new role with Kansas Methodist Foundation by end of January
Emporia's Southwick House is seeking a new leader, with current Executive Director Susan Brinkman set to take on a new position starting next month. In a news release Monday, Brinkman announced her de...
Jan 5, 2026 Susan Brinkman. Courtesy photo.
Final week of skating at Emporia holiday plaza to kick off with community skate event Wednesday
The inaugural season of skating at the ESB Financial Holiday Plaza wraps up this weekend. The final days of skating will kick off on Wednesday with a community skate event that will include discounted...
Jan 5, 2026 ESB Financial/Visit Emporia graphic.
Motions hearing in Emporia murder case coming Wednesday
A motions hearing is coming Wednesday in the case of an Emporia man accused of murder following an alleged incident from last year. Alexei Perez-Ricardo will appear before Judge Jeffry Larson for a mo...
Jan 5, 2026 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Preliminary hearing coming Tuesday in Lyon County District Court in child abuse case
A preliminary hearing is coming Tuesday in a felony child abuse case. Thomas Hinz will appear before Judge Laura Mizer at 10 am Tuesday inside Lyon County District Court. Hinz stands accused of one co...
Jan 5, 2026 Thomas Hinz. Lyon County Jail photo.
Several blood drives on local community calendar over next week
The American Red Cross is seeking donors for a pair of blood drives in Emporia this week. Blood drives are being held Monday and Tuesday at the Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus, with plenty of ...
Jan 5, 2026 American Red Cross graphic.
Argabright anticipating fast pace to second legislative session beginning January 12th
The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session is a week away and 17th District Kansas Senator Mike Argabright is looking forward to getting back to the state capital for his second go-round. Argabright, who had...
Jan 5, 2026 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
Two Lawrence residents arrested on suspicion of drug, vehicle and weapons violations Sunday in Osage County
Two Lawrence residents are in police custody following a traffic stop early Sunday morning in Osage County. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a Sheriff's Corporal conducted a stop at 8th ...
Jan 4, 2026 Mariah D. Hall and Mondezz T. McGruder-Proctor. Osage County Jail photos.
