Category Archives: News
Emporia Rec Director finalist believes Emporia community falls into his 'wheelhouse' of experience
The Emporia community met the first of three candidates that could serve as the next director of rec operations for the Lee Beran Recreation Center Monday night. Fred Lowery, currently the Superintend...
Apr 07, 2025 Emporia Recreation Commission Director Finalist Fred Lowery. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Recreation Commission interviewing first Rec Director finalist Monday evening
The Emporia Recreation Commission is beginning the final phase of its search for its next director Monday night. Fred Lowery will be the first candidate to interview for the role Monday evening inside...
Apr 07, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Area firefighters dispatched to possible structure fire near Allen Monday afternoon
Several area fire crews are en route to a reported structure fire near the city of Allen. Allen/Admire and Reading/Miller firefighters were called to the intersection of Road 320 and U, over 20 miles ...
Apr 07, 2025 Google Map Image.
Pack the Park to take place Saturday as part of Game 2 of Turnpike Tussle baseball series
As part of the Turnpike Tussle baseball series this weekend, fans can enjoy a fun afternoon on Saturday. Emporia State is hosting Pack the Park featuring multiple different activities leading into gam...
Apr 07, 2025 ESU Athletics Graphic
First incumbent on city commission ballot; Tyler Curtis files for election Monday
The Emporia City Commission has its first incumbent on the ballot for November. Commissioner Tyler Curtis filed his paperwork with the Lyon County Clerk's office Monday, saying he was waiting for just...
Apr 07, 2025 Emporia City Commissioner Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Newman Community Rx adds Barrett as pharmacist with more staff coming on board this year
By early July, the transition from Haag Pharmacy to Newman Community Rx should be complete. The transition is far enough along to change the signage for the building and the wraps on the delivery vehi...
Apr 07, 2025 Newman Community Rx pharmacists Amber Haag (left) and Gail Barrett. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
McGehee returning to lead USD 253
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is bringing back an interim administrator to lead the district full-time. Board members approved David McGehee, the district's interim assistant superintendent for busin...
Apr 07, 2025 Dr. David McGehee. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Crash destroys utility pole in south central Emporia
Nobody was hurt after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole in south-central Emporia late Sunday night. Emporia Fire and Emporia Police were dispatched to the intersection of West South and Washington...
Apr 07, 2025 Emporia Fire Department graphic.
Traveling Kansas Court of Appeals panel at ESU this week
Emporia State University is hosting a traveling panel of Kansas Court of Appeals judges this week. Judges Karen Arnold-Burger, PJ Cline and JJ Gardner will hold court at Emporia State's Memorial Union...
Apr 07, 2025 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Cultivating culture: Good Way Gardens begins third concert season
Judging by the turnout Sunday, the third season of Good Way Gardens concerts is -- pun fully intended -- getting rooted in the community calendar. Over 100 people attended the season debut at the Hist...
Apr 07, 2025 Humbletown performs at the Good Way Gardens concert season debut. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
