Category Archives: News
Paving work tentatively set to begin this week on Kansas Highway 177 in Chase County
Paving work begins this week on Kansas Highway 177 in Chase County. The Sheriff's Office says the project begins Thursday, weather permitting, and could go into late October. The current plan is to st...
Sep 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
City Commission moves towards finalizing budget
Emporia's 2027 budget could be finalized this week. City commissioners may well approve the annual Revenue Neutral Rate and the overall budget document as part of their meetings Wednesday. Public hear...
Sep 14, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
A whirlwind of a career: Bill Kurtis relives 60 years in journalism at Emporia Granada Theatre stop
Over the course of a 6-decade-long career in journalism, Bill Kurtis has covered just about everything. Murders. Cold cases. Deadly chemicals. And, yes, the whirlwind that launched his career. Kurtis,...
Sep 13, 2026 Before talking with around 400 people at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Sunday, renowned journalist Bill Kurtis spoke with KVOE News about his career in front of and behind the camera. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Demolition fully underway at Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall ahead of remembrance ceremony Friday
Demolition is nearing the halfway point of Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall -- to the point that the building's name is no longer on the structure. Demolition began last week after a contract...
Sep 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
One9/5R travel plaza opens
It's not fully open to the public, but the One9 and 5R travel plaza complex in far west Emporia is opening in stages. Both sides of the complex -- the One9 portion for semis and other heavy trucks on ...
Sep 13, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Drug distribution case filed against Emporia man already charged with aggravated kidnapping
A second criminal case has been filed against an Emporia man already charged with aggravated kidnapping after an alleged incident in east Emporia last month. Brent Hardin was already facing kidnapping...
Sep 13, 2026
Topeka man arrested in Osage County on suspicion of drug distribution, firearm possession
A traffic stop last week led to the arrest of a Topeka man in Osage County on suspicion of drug distribution. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 66-year-old Marvin McWhorter happened ...
Sep 13, 2026 Marvin McWhorter. Osage County Jail photo.
Annual Wings and Wheels show gives local residents a better look at "Their airport" Saturday
It wasn't just air traffic staff at the Emporia Municipal Airport was directing Saturday, as there was plenty of foot traffic as well thanks to the annual Wings and Wheels open house event. The combin...
Sep 12, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
25th annual All Veterans Golf Tournament serves as kickoff for All Veterans Tribute season in Emporia Saturday
We are officially into All Veterans Tribute Season in the Founding City of Veterans Day following the annual All Veterans Golf Tournament at the Emporia Golf Course. The event once again drew a strong...
Sep 12, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Another Great year for Emporia's Great American Market
The Great American Market lived up to its name once again Saturday, as the day saw great conditions, a great turnout and a great selection of vendors yet again. From art to food to clothes and more, t...
Sep 12, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
