Category Archives: News
Annual EFOZ Roundup Auction brings in more than $131,000 for David Traylor Zoo Friday
Given the large amount of donated items and the nearly full room of bidders, it is no surprise that the 2026 Emporia Friends of the Zoo Roundup Auction managed to net $131,500 for the David Traylor Zo...
Mar 07, 2026 David Traylor Zoo Director Brenda Young welcomes residents to the annual EFOZ Roundup auction.
KBI and Morris County Sheriff's Office conducting joint death investigation following discovery of skeletal remains in rural Morris County Thursday
Skeletal remains have been found in Morris County. According to a news release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Friday, the remains were found in rural Morris County Thursday. At approximately ...
Mar 06, 2026 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Emporia through March 26th
A piece of the FIFA World Cup experience has come to Emporia. In a news release from Visit Emporia Friday, it was announced that Emporia is playing host to the official 2026 World Cup countdown clock....
Mar 06, 2026 Visit Emporia Image
Semi wrecks at KTA Emporia southbound onramp
A semi overturned while leaving the Kansas Turnpike Emporia exit Friday morning. The wreck happened around 9:30 am and initially was reported as an injury crash before one person declined medical trea...
Mar 06, 2026 Ruth Brush.
Distillery half of Trolley House operation ending soon
Closing time is coming soon for part of the Trolley House Distillery operation. Owners Josh and Michelle Williams have posted to social media that they have decided not to renew their distillery licen...
Mar 06, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fish fry raising funds for Sacred Heart students
Sacred Heart Church is raising funds for student needs with a special event Friday. Sacred Heart has a fish fry from 4-7 pm. Fish and shrimp are on the menu, along with mac and cheese, french fries, h...
Mar 06, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU Visiting Writers Series presentation coming Friday
Emporia State University's Creative Writing program has the latest installment of its Visiting Writers Series on Friday. The writer/director pair of Patrick Poe and Lolo Loren will discuss their work ...
Mar 06, 2026 Emporia State University graphic.
EFOZ Roundup Auction Friday night
The Emporia Friends of the Zoo's biggest fundraiser of the year is Friday night. The annual EFOZ Roundup Auction is at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building. EFOZ Board President and Auction Committee Co-...
Mar 06, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
US House, Senate both turn down Iran war powers resolutions
Both the US House and Senate have turned down potential limits to President Trump's decision-making ability in the US war with Iran. The House vote was 219-212, while a Senate vote on a similar measur...
Mar 06, 2026 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
Burlington man involved in Crawford County injury wreck
A Burlington semi driver was involved in an injury crash in Crawford County on Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened at the junction of US Highway 69 and Kansas Highway 47, just ...
Mar 06, 2026 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
