Category Archives: News
42nd annual Emporia Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade happening Tuesday
It’s once again that time for the Emporia Community to ring in the Christmas season with the annual Emporia Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. The parade will be taking place Tuesday evening ...
Dec 02, 2019
National Weather Service increasing winter weather awareness efforts
The National Weather Service is expanding efforts to help keep the general public prepared for the impending winter weather season. The NWS is changing their traditional approach to promoting winter w...
Dec 02, 2019
Three vehicle accident in downtown Emporia sends one to Newman Regional Health Monday
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health following a three-vehicle collision in downtown Emporia early Monday afternoon. According to Emporia Police Lt. Scott Stormont, an S10 pickup truck was t...
Dec 02, 2019
Counterfeiting cases on the rise -- just in time for holidays
‘Tis the season for shopping, which means ’tis the season for counterfeiting. Reports of so-called “funny money” go up as the year comes to a close, largely due to the holidays...
Dec 02, 2019
Community Foundation ready for Match Day check presentation airing Tuesday on KVOE
The Emporia Community Foundation is getting ready for its sixth annual Match Day check presentation Tuesday. Executive Director Becky Nurnberg teased the prospect of big totals during KVOE’s New...
Dec 02, 2019
Governor adds to activity schedule for Emporia visit
Governor Laura Kelly is in Emporia on Tuesday, and she has added at least one activity to her local schedule. The governor’s media relations team has already announced a roughly 45-minute stop a...
Dec 02, 2019
Emporia State announces winter commencement schedule
Emporia State University has announced its plans for winter commencement later this month. Graduate ceremonies will lead off the schedule at 6 pm Dec. 13 at White Auditorium, with undergraduate studen...
Dec 02, 2019
Wind wrap: Over 1,500 energy customers lose power as winds top 60 mph Sunday
High winds caused a number of power outages over the weekend, including a trio of big outages affecting Chase County customers early Sunday. Over 1,000 customers lost power, with outages in Cottonwood...
Dec 02, 2019
The Grinch takes over the Granada for great cause Sunday
A few special guests lent a hand at the annual Emporia Police Department Benefit Association toy drive Sunday afternoon. Santa Claus made a trip from the north pole and the Grinch travelled all the wa...
Dec 01, 2019
Humane Society developing new initiative to address local feral cat population
If you live in the Emporia or any surrounding communities, you may notice from time to time a large number of stray or feral cats around town. The Humane Society of the Flinthills has certainly taken ...
Dec 01, 2019
