Category Archives: News
George Mason professor delivering latest ESU Governance, Law and Economics lecture
The latest in Emporia State University’s Governance, Law and Economics lecture series is coming Tuesday evening. Dr. Jayme Lemke, a senior fellow and associate director of academic and student p...
Sep 18, 2018
City Commission to consider bid for Industrial Park III water improvements
Two items will be considered when the Emporia City Commission meets for an action meeting Wednesday evening. Commissioners plan to award a bid for its 2018 water improvement project for Industrial Par...
Sep 18, 2018
Kansas Policy Institute brings briefing to Emporia
The Kansas Policy Institute is coming to Emporia for a policy briefing discussion Wednesday. Members of the KPI, along with former Commerce Secretary Nick Jordan and representatives of the Kansas Coal...
Sep 18, 2018
Cummins: DK sale to Minnesota company secures event's future
Over the past 13 years, Dirty Kanza helped to put Emporia on the international map when it comes to endurance sports. Now DK leadership is giving the handlebars to another company. On KVOE’s 8:0...
Sep 18, 2018
Residents urged to not forget range of potential vaccinations as flu season nears
Flu shots are in the news these days with the official onset of flu season beginning next month. Many local pharmacies have their flu vaccines on hand, and Haag Pharmacy — which is on that list ...
Sep 18, 2018
Quail Forever hosts youth instructional shooting event
Quail Forever entertained and instructed several area children this past weekend. The conservation group held its annual youth instructional shooting event at the Rex Williams property at 1529 Road K....
Sep 18, 2018
Man charged with rape, sodomy in Lyon County District Court
One man stands accused of rape and other sexual assault charges. Jeremy Lee Massey had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court on Monday. He's formally charged with single counts of rape, a...
Sep 17, 2018
UPDATE: Semi rollover closes Turnpike for over two hours near Matfield Green exit
Thankfully, nobody was hurt when a semi crashed and rolled on the Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia. However, northbound traffic on the highway was closed for over two hours as a result. The crash ...
Sep 17, 2018
Newest facility to aid student research at Emporia State University
Construction on the newest Emporia State University research facility is going swimmingly. ESU announced earlier this year construction of the privately funded Prophet Aquatic and Research Facility, w...
Sep 17, 2018
New clothing drive benefits local students
Local librarians are teaming up to help provide young adults with new clothing. The Emporia High School Library, ESU Libraries and Archives and Emporia Public Library have come together to organize th...
Sep 17, 2018
