Category Archives: News
Investigation continues after recent arrests on healing arts violations, identity theft and human smuggling
Emporia Police officers say there is an ongoing investigation as three people await formal charges after their recent arrests on healing arts violations and, in the case of one suspect, human smugglin...
May 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Work continues to handle 'spaghetti junction' of connections under 12th and Prairie as major waterline project nears end
As one major waterline replacement ends, another is set to begin. For a year, KVOE News has been updating residents about the construction involved with the 24th and Prairie waterline process -- with ...
May 12, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
NTHF inductees to be announced on CBS Mornings on May 19
The next six weeks will be busy for the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Between now and inductions, there is a major change to the inductee announcement process. Typically, all five inductees have bee...
May 12, 2025 CBS Mornings logo.
USD 253 Board of Education to consider sale of Kansas Avenue school building as part of regular meeting Wednesday
The former Kansas Avenue School building could have a new owner following the USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. That's because the board will consider a purchase offer from Frontie...
May 12, 2025 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
Construction resuming at Emporia Pavilions
Announced several months ago, construction gets rolling again at the Emporia Pavilions this week. Crews have been clearing space and performing early dirt work on the east side of the shopping complex...
May 12, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News,
After returning to public view, Chase County Sheriff's Office Facebook page has busy relaunch
As soon as it disappeared, the Chase County Sheriff's Office Facebook page is operating again. Sheriff Jacob Welsh says the page was reported as an "imposter" page in late April, prompting Facebook to...
May 12, 2025 Chase County Sheriff's Office.
Harveyville Road closed in central Wabaunsee County after small pavement failure noted
Part of a Wabaunsee County road is closed after a small pavement failure. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office says Harveyville Road is closed from Mission Valley Road to Curt's Curve or Echo Cliff R...
May 12, 2025 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
Second candidate files for Bushong City Council
Another candidate has filed for election to the Bushon City Council. Christina Atchison added her name to the ballot Friday, joining Vicki Jackson, who filed this past Wednesday. Also in Bushong, Fred...
May 11, 2025 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Hefty turnout as Legion Post 5 raises funds for kitchen equipment upgrade
Saturday was a good day for Emporia's American Legion Post 5. The post's latest Second Saturday breakfast offered pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, cinnamon rolls, sausage, bacon and drinks for the ...
May 10, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EMPORIA DRUG BUST: Case allegedly starting in Kansas City metro yields over 70 guns, nearly 100 gallons of liquid meth and over 130 pounds of crystal meth seized in Emporia
Federal court documents connected to the recent arrests of four Emporians, a Texas resident and two Mexicans illegally living in Emporia on significant drug distribution charges indicate the inquiry d...
May 10, 2025 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
