Category Archives: News
Symphony in Flint Hills board donates remaining funds to quartet of organizations, announces historical preservation partners
It appears the decision to make the 20th Symphony in the Flint Hills concert the final one was the next-to-last chapter for the Symphony in the Flint Hills as an organization. The final chapter appare...
Dec 16, 2025 Symphony in the Flint Hills photo.
Emporia Middle School sixth graders treated to 113-60 win during second annual ESU basketball kids day game Monday
The Emporia State University Hornets had an extra energetic cheering section Monday, thanks to a now annual cooperative event between ESU and USD 253 Emporia Public Schools. In attendance for the Horn...
Dec 15, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Drawings for Kari's Christmas for Kids and Gift of Groceries coming up quickly
Two annual holiday fundraisers are now in full swing and wrapping up soon. As has been the case for years, residents have the opportunity now to donate money to SOS Inc. for a chance to win a one-of-a...
Dec 15, 2025 KVOE Graphics.
Small fire reported near Sixth and Woodland
A bedroom suffered some damage because of a fire in Emporia on Monday. Emporia Fire was dispatched to 626 Woodland, finding a small fire inside the house and light smoke coming out of the eaves. The f...
Dec 15, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
West Emporia travel plaza nearing vertical construction; QuikTrip has work on utilities, tank installation underway
Construction may go above ground soon at a pair of consumer projects in far west Emporia. Brownstone 3 Chief Operating Officer Darrin Dodge says the One9 travel plaza, including a fuel station, has se...
Dec 15, 2025 Foundation work is ahead for the One9 travel plaza in far west Emporia. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Another delay in federal drug distribution case involving two Emporians
There has been another delay as a federal drug distribution case continues against two Emporians, a Texas man and two Mexican nationals arrested this past spring. Late last week, Judge Holly Teeter ap...
Dec 15, 2025 US Department of Justice logo.
Overlander Road work leading into 2026 resurfacing, geometric projects along K-99, US-50
The city of Emporia is eyeing summer 2026 as the end of a significant street improvement project near the west city limits. Overlander Road has been under a makeover for about five weeks. City Enginee...
Dec 15, 2025 City of Emporia photo.
Drummond: ESU Foundation seeks to build on 2025's momentum next year; Patterson Family grants $150K for Nursing + Student Wellness Center
Energized by several different trends, ESU Foundation Chief Executive Officer Jason Drummond says the stage is set for future growth. Drummond says "success breeds success, and we're riding that wave ...
Dec 15, 2025 Jason Drummond. Emporia State University photo.
Municipal Band closes 2025 season with well-attended Christmas concert
Traditional carols and contemporary favorites were all part of the Emporia Municipal Band's concert Sunday. The Municipal Band filled the Emporia Granada Theatre with people and sound for its 16th ann...
Dec 15, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Man charged in Emporia with distributing marijuana
Court proceedings have started in Emporia for a drug distribution case. Alexis Alanis faces single counts of distributing up to 450 grams of marijuana, as well as receiving under $5,000 in drug transa...
Dec 14, 2025 Alexis Alanis. Lyon County Jail photo.
