Category Archives: News
Wichita resident air transported with suspected serious injuries following crash in Chase County Saturday
A Wichita resident suffered potentially serious injuries following a motorcycle crash in Chase County early Saturday evening. Emergency crews were called to mile marker 103.4 northbound on the Kansas ...
May 03, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Farmer's Market parking lot back open for business following regular season opening day Saturday
The Emporia Farmer's Market is back in its natural element for the regular market season. The market kicked off the 2025 season Saturday with a tremendous turnout from both vendors and patrons. Market...
May 03, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Great weather, strong attendance and record setting number of scholarship awards highlight 2025 Emporia Cinco de Mayo celebration Saturday
Organizers and attendees of Emporia's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in the downtown corridor Saturday were all in agreement that you couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions for the wildly p...
May 03, 2025 Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow recognized a record 27 students with scholarships as part of the annual Emporia Cinco de Mayo Celebration in downtown Emporia. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
2025 Denim and Diamonds golf tournament more than doubles turnout from prior year Friday
If you were to use golf terms to grade the annual Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament, based on turnout and support, it would be safe to call it a hole in one. This year's tournament more than doubled ...
May 03, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Annual ESB Financial Community Shred Day collects nearly 10,000 lbs of materials Saturday
As identity theft continues to be a major concern across the country, ESB Financial once again provided an important and informative service to the local community Saturday. The annual ESB community-w...
May 03, 2025 Members of ESB Financial gather for a group photo during the annual ESB community-wide shred and e-waste recycle event. Photo by Ron Thomas.
Big numbers, big laughs at CrossWinds' third Stand Up to Stigma event
Suffice it to say, CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness had a busy 2024. In a year where CrossWinds moved most of its administrative services into the former Emporia State Chi Omega sorority building an...
May 03, 2025 Comedian and magician Mike Bliss (center) poses with CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness Development Manager Jacque Wellnitz (left) and CEO Amanda Cunningham. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Fire responds to mobile home fire, motorcycle wreck
Emporia Fire had a busy Friday night. Crews responded to a structure fire at Soutthgate Mobile Home Park, 1601 West South Lot 105, shortly after 8:45 pm. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says fire devel...
May 02, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Moran updates push for hiring freeze exemption at Council Grove Reservoir
There is hope in and around Council Grove that an exemption can be issued to let Council Grove Reservoir fill open positions and thus stay open for the summer. There is also still significant concern ...
May 02, 2025 US Senator Jerry Moran (white shirt) visits with Council Grove business leaders and Morris County commissioners about a possible hiring freeze exemption during a meeting at Council Grove Lake on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Turnpike Authority announces traffic adjustment for US-50 near damaged bridge
US Highway 50 traffic immediately west of Emporia will be adjusted -- and slowed -- as part of a bridge repair project Monday. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says US-50 will be one-lane traffic between...
May 02, 2025 Damage to the northbound Kansas Turnpike bridge understructure is evident after a crash April 18. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trump backs off plan to change Veterans Day to Victory Day for WWI
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced plans to narrow the scope of Veterans Day, a holiday with origins in Emporia. On Friday, the White House began backtracking from that idea. Trump's plan t...
May 02, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
