Category Archives: News
Granada Theatre hosts the Emporia Police Department Benefit Association's annual toy drive
The Emporia Police Department Benefit Association (EPDBA) put on their annual toy drive for foster kids again this year, but this time families get to watch a movie after they donate. The Granada Thea...
Dec 02, 2018
KVOE's November snowfall output more than triples total of last three winters
November’s snow total at the KVOE studios was better than three times more than Emporia had received the past three winter seasons combined. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Baerg: Y...
Dec 02, 2018
Red Stocking Breakfast fills bellies, benefits area KCSL programs
Turnout was big as Kansas Children’s Service League held its annual Red Stocking Breakfast at Pizza Ranch on Saturday. The event featured a buffet-style breakfast served by local celebrities, in...
Dec 02, 2018
December to be busy for defendants in drug distribution case
One of five defendants in a drug distribution case announced in September is in court Monday. Luis Guillen faces charges including distribution within 1,000 feet of a school. He has a motions hearing ...
Dec 02, 2018
Public meeting planned Dec. 11 on downtown sanitary sewer project
Emporians are invited to a public meeting to learn more about a major underground infrastructure project downtown. The city is holding a special meeting Dec. 11 to discuss the upcoming rehabilitation ...
Dec 02, 2018
Coffey County drug distribution ruling upheld
The Kansas Court of Appeals has affirmed a district ruling in a Coffey County drug distribution case from two years ago. Robert Brummett had appealed his convictions on two counts of drug distribution...
Dec 02, 2018
Isolated slick spots possible early Monday
Slick driving conditions won’t be an issue through the day Sunday. Air temperatures have remained at or above freezing, even with snow showers Saturday night and before sunrise Sunday. Ground te...
Dec 02, 2018
15th annual Artist Open House hosted by Plumb Place
This weekend marks the 15th year for Plumb Place’s annual Artist Open House for the community to come and support local artists as well as the women staying at the facility. Director Clara Corn,...
Dec 01, 2018
Santa and friends once again visit Emporia Public Library
Christmas spirit was at a high Saturday at the Emporia Public Library as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and crew stopped by from 9:00-11:00am to hear all the little boys and girls wishes, not to mention eat ...
Dec 01, 2018
The inaugural Big Chill run lives up to its name as runners face cold weather
167 runners battled the rainy weather this morning to participate in the Big Chill marathon to support the Community in Schools Mid-America. Runners had the option to run a 5K, 10K, or a half-marathon...
Dec 01, 2018
