Category Archives: News
Emporia State University opens up new Breidenthal House to local media Saturday
Before Emporia State University President Allison Garrett has even officially moved into her new residence, local media were given a private tour of the new ESU Breidenthal University House Saturday m...
Nov 2, 2019
Running with the Lions 5K at Logan Avenue sees large growth despite cold weather
Near-freezing temperatures did not deter community members and elementary students from taking part in Logan Avenue Elementary School’s Running with the Lions 5K on Saturday, in fact, numbers ro...
Nov 2, 2019
Emporia man hurt in crash near El Dorado
A crash near El Dorado sent an Emporia man to a Butler County hospital Friday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 23-year-old Taylor Tatman was southbound on the Kansas Turnpike when the crash ha...
Nov 2, 2019
First flu case at Newman Regional Health develops two months ahead of 2018's initial case
Influenza is here for the winter, and it’s here faster than it was last year. On KVOE’s Morning Show on Friday, Newman Regional Health infection preventionist Ester Knobloch said the hospi...
Nov 2, 2019
Lt. Governor learns about sediment reduction efforts near John Redmond Reservoir
Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers got to see sediment reduction efforts in action during a tour of southeastern Lyon County on Friday. The lieutenant governor stopped at three locations near the John Re...
Nov 2, 2019
Reception for this year's Veteran Artist Exhibit/EVAC Project held at the EAC on Friday
A new exhibit is joining the annual Veteran Artist Exhibit at the Emporia Arts Center Trusler Room this year, and it will be on display until Nov. 23. The Experiencing Veterans & Artist Collabora...
Nov 1, 2019
Several local blood drives upcoming to help combat low collection numbers
Following an “outstanding” blood drive at Emporia High School Thursday, the American Red Cross is looking to keep the ball rolling locally. Thursday’s drive saw a total of 134 units ...
Nov 1, 2019
Community encouraged to attend Unmasking Suicide Masquerade Ball
Beacon for Hope is just about ready for its second Unmasking Suicide Masquerade Ball. The event will be at the Bowyer Community Building from 5-9 pm, including a dance and silent auction. If last year...
Nov 1, 2019
Second annual Running with the Lions 5K coming Saturday
Area residents are encouraged to do some Running with the Lions on Saturday. Logan Avenue Elementary is holding its second annual fundraising 5K starting at 9 am at the school. Teacher Carmen Coughlin...
Nov 1, 2019
Man accepts plea agreement after fatal 2017 crash near Emporia
A man accused of involuntary manslaughter after a fatal crash west of Emporia nearly two years ago has pleaded no contest relatively early in his court proceedings. Dalton Johnson was supposed to be i...
Nov 1, 2019
