Category Archives: News
Schwab becomes first announced candidate for Kansas governor in 2026 cycle
The 2026 election cycle is officially months down the road, but there is already traffic for the state's top government position. Current Secretary of State Scott Schwab has announced his campaign for...
Jan 13, 2025 Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
First Q&A with City Officials of 2025 announced
Emporia city leaders have announced their first Q&A with City Officials of the year. The event is 7 pm Feb. 6 at the White Auditorium Little Theater, highlighted by appearances from City Manager Trey ...
Jan 13, 2025 City of Emporia graphic.
Fire damages central Emporia home early Monday
Conditions were already cold and slippery when Emporia Fire was called out to extinguish a house fire in central Emporia early Monday. Air temperatures were 10 degrees and dropping, with wind chills d...
Jan 13, 2025 Emporia fire crews investigate after fire damaged a house at 713 Chestnut early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Country Mart's short-term closure due to snow, ice weight and connected structural issues
Emporia's Country Mart grocery store is in the middle of an unplanned shutdown. On Saturday, the store announced via social media it would need to close through Monday. It also said it was working wit...
Jan 12, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Argabright anticipates work in numerous policy areas as legislative session begins Monday
On Monday, Mike Argabright trades in his longstanding role as education administrator for his work as Kansas lawmaker. Argabright now represents the Kansas Senate 17th District, and he says he has two...
Jan 12, 2025 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
WEATHER: Travel improving again after Saturday night wintry mix, Sunday morning fog
Residential traffic is still slow and snowy, but travel speeds are approaching normal for Emporia's main streets after the latest episode of wintry weather. Area locations had a light wintry mix Satur...
Jan 12, 2025 Drivers ease through the 12th and Rural intersection with spotty black ice conditions noted Sunday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
North Carolina man suffers serious injuries following alleged hit and run in Chase County Saturday morning
A North Carolina man was injured after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Chase County Saturday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at Interstate 35 mile marker 97 s...
Jan 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Property taxes, medical marijuana and education main points of focus for 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber with legislative session beginning Monday
Kansas House 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber is set to begin his fifth term in office Monday when the 2025 Legislative Session gets underway. With the start of a new session will come many...
Jan 11, 2025 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
Watch the Chiefs contest now into stage two
The annual Country 101.7 FM Watch the Chiefs contest is now in stage two as 17 contestants learned which teams they will be following through the NFL playoffs this year. Contestants gathered inside of...
Jan 11, 2025
SOS educating public on signs and behaviors of stalking as stalking awareness month continues
January is stalking awareness month and Emporia's SOS Inc. is helping to raise awareness of the behaviors and warning signs associated with stalking. According to Danielle Armitage of SOS, most indivi...
Jan 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
