Category Archives: News
Kansas Ag Secretary says disappearance of grasslands, highlighted in Kansas Grasslands Issue Brief, has numerous impacts for state
The opening line in the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Kansas Grasslands Issue Brief reads as follows: "Grasslands are a critically important, yet often overlooked, natural resource in Kansas." An...
Mar 04, 2026 Kansas Department of Agriculture map.
USD 417 voters say no to nearly $32 million school improvement bond package
The vote was resounding -- and a surprise to organizers on both sides of the USD 417 Morris County school improvement bond issue Tuesday. Nearly 71 percent of district voters cast ballots against the ...
Mar 04, 2026 USD 417 Morris County logo.
No severe weather early Wednesday, but severe storms still possible Thursday night and Friday afternoon
There wasn't much of a severe weather risk early Wednesday, and what little risk we had did not materialize. Strong storms began moving out of Oklahoma into southwest Kansas after midnight. Storms wer...
Mar 04, 2026 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Match Day application window now open for 2026
The application window for the annual Emporia Community Foundation Match Day later this year is now open. The window opened on Tuesday and will remain open through March 31. Applicants must have an ac...
Mar 03, 2026 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
EPD investigating unattended death in downtown Emporia
Emporia Police say a body was found in downtown Emporia this past weekend. Capt. Ray Mattas says a person was found dead near the 700 block of Commercial. Mattas says there is nothing suspicious about...
Mar 03, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
City Commission to discuss bond package, revolving loan fund, traffic matters, strategic planning
Project funding is among the highlights of the Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday. Commissioners may approve the sale of General Obligation bonds to help fund the renovation process at Fire Sta...
Mar 03, 2026 Emporia City Commission. (Clockwise from top left): Erren Harter, Kurt Steinkuhler, Becky Smith, Monica Duncan, Tammi Ogle. City of Emporia photo.
Hopkins Award winners of 2025-26 announced
The annual Hopkins Awards recognitions have taken place. The Hopkins Foundation has recognized excellence among teachers and staff for Emporia schools for over 20 years, expanding its recognition prog...
Mar 03, 2026
Baker tenure begins at ESU
Matthew Baker is officially on the job. Emporia State University's 19th president began meeting with faculty and staff Monday as part of a busy week, including more meetings on and off campus. Baker w...
Mar 03, 2026 Emporia State University President Matthew Baker (lower left) and his family are settling in as Baker begins his new role. Emporia State University photo.
US/IRAN WAR: Gas prices trending up
It shouldn't surprise anyone that the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other will likely cause gas prices to increase. There are signs of that already. Gas prices w...
Mar 03, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Election day for USD 417 bond issue
It's election day for USD 417 parents and patrons. Voters are being asked to support a 30-year, $31.5 million bond proposal that will lead to numerous improvements at Council Grove Junior/Senior High,...
Mar 03, 2026 USD 417 Morris County graphic.
