Category Archives: News
KHP highlights safety-based traffic stop near Emporia
The Kansas Highway Patrol didn't make an SUV driver "walk the plank" after a recent traffic incident on US Highway 50 near Emporia, but it is using the interaction as a safety reminder. The Highway Pa...
May 21, 2025 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
Emporia City Commission, Olpe City Council add candidates
Candidate filings are starting to pick up steam with the filing and withdrawal deadline ahead soon. On Tuesday, Donald Loux filed for Emporia City Commission, joining incumbent Tyler Curtis and potent...
May 21, 2025 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Lyon County Commission to consider emergency text notification program, AI software package, new Anderson Building tables as part of Thursday meeting
Lyon County commissioners are looking at purchase agreements as a key part of their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will get a presentation from Emergency Communications Director Roxanne Van Gu...
May 21, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Metropolitan Area Planning Commission votes 6-1 to recommend approval of final platt for Stormont medical facility Tuesday night; Emporia City Commission to have final say June 18
When a final platt for a new $45 million medical facility comes before Emporia City Commissioners for final action next month, it will do so with a positive recommendation from the Emporia Metropolita...
May 20, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Manager responds to concerns of chlorine levels in city splash pad during monthly Q&A segment Tuesday
Shortly after the opening of the Emporia splash pad for the 2025 season, concerns regarding chemical balances were brought to the attention of city leadership. This past Thursday, the city was alerted...
May 20, 2025 KVOE News File Photo
Preliminary budget, facility needs and future of new rec center project all discussed during ERC monthly meeting Monday
Budget season is coming up quickly and the Emporia Recreation Commission received their first look at the possible 2026 budget during their Monday evening meeting. Emporia Rec Director Amanda Gutierre...
May 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
United Way of the Flint Hills fundraising campaign celebration set for Thursday
This year's fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Flint Hills has been a successful one, although totals won't be released just yet. A celebration for this year's campaign will take place at ...
May 20, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills Graphic
Emporia Arts Center ready for busy summer of activities
Community members will have an opportunity to stay active in the arts this summer. Last week, the Emporia Arts Center had its summer kickoff getting a solid start on registration for its summer classe...
May 20, 2025 Photo courtesy of Emporia Arts Council Facebook page.
Fire destroys vehicle on Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia
A cause has not been announced after a destructive vehicle fire near Emporia on Monday. Around 5:30 pm, Emporia Fire was dispatched to Kansas Turnpike mile marker 132 southbound, or approaching the Em...
May 20, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Champions Landing transient guest tax agreement ahead for Emporia City Commission approval Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners will discuss a potential agreement between the city and Champions Landing, and they could also approve the agreement during their meetings Wednesday. As part of their action...
May 20, 2025 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
