Category Archives: News
Stars and Stripes Celebration begins Thursday in Lebo
It will be an Art-rageously good time in and around Lebo for the town's 36th Stars and Stripes Celebration. Things start Thursday evening with the West Park Family Night, according to organizer Amanda...
Jul 03, 2025 City of Lebo file photo.
Farewell reception scheduled for outgoing Chamber president
As Jeanine McKenna prepares for a new chapter in her life, the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a farewell reception in her honor. "A Stylish Farewell: Celebrating Jeanine McKenna's New ...
Jul 03, 2025 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce graphic.
"Leaders matter:" Regents approve 4-percent compensation increase for Hush
Emporia State University President Ken Hush is getting a pay raise. Hush received a salary increase of $14,000 from $301,000 to $315,000 at a Kansas Board of Regents meeting recently. His total compen...
Jul 03, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Wagon Wheel celebrates new location with ribbon-cutting
Having been open for about three weeks, Wagon Wheel Grill and Bar had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location Wednesday. Co-owner Jerrod Mai says it was a huge relief to get to this p...
Jul 03, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
City and community leaders hold official ribbon cutting for new Whittier Skate Park Wednesday afternoon
The city of Emporia's new skate park has been open for several months; however, city and project leadership gathered Wednesday afternoon to cut the official ribbon on the new amenity. The new skate pa...
Jul 02, 2025 City and community leadership prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Whittier Skate Park. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
2026 budget reviews highlight meetings for city and county commissioners Wednesday
Both city and county commissioners are beginning their deep dives into what will eventually be the 2026 fiscal year budgets. During their regular study meeting Wednesday afternoon, Emporia City Commis...
Jul 02, 2025 KVOE News Photos
Emporia Police offers guidelines for Fireworks Show on Friday
The annual Emporia Fireworks show is scheduled for Friday. Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas was a guest on the KVOE Newsmaker 2 segment on Wednesday and provided important details on the event. Gates...
Jul 02, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's First Christian Church settling into temporary home at Presbyterian Church West Campus
The congregation at First Christian Church is settling into its new location, although it likely won't be a permanent stay. Church operations are now at Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus after d...
Jul 02, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Track repairs and maintenance underway in Neosho Rapids area, coming soon to Emporia crossings
Track repairs and maintenance work is underway now in and around Neosho Rapids. Lyon County Emergency Communications says Burlington Northern Santa Fe is working on the tracks by the town and the Main...
Jul 02, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
BNSF confirms minor derailment in Emporia yard Monday
Burlington Northern Santa Fe has confirmed a minor derailment in an Emporia rail yard Monday evening. The railroad says there were no injuries, no hazardous materials response needed and no impact to ...
Jul 02, 2025 Several rail cars went off a siding track at an Emporia rail yard Monday. Ashley Brooks.
