Category Archives: News
New Strawn man hurt in plane crash
A New Strawn man suffered potentially serious injuries after a plane crash in southeast Kansas this past weekend. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 26-year-old Michael Ribordy was flying a Cozy Cub prope...
Dec 31, 2024 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
Greenwood County deputies busy with series of arrests on, near Christmas
Greenwood County deputies made several arrests of note on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Caden West The alleged discovery of a stolen vehicle from Emporia is part of an arrest in Greenwood County las...
Dec 31, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Residents reminded to plan ahead not drive after consuming alcohol New Year's Eve with statewide DUI enforcement effort still underway
While residents are out and about ringing in the new year local law enforcement will be keeping a sharp eye out for those who may have celebrated the end of the year a bit too much. As KVOE News has r...
Dec 31, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
SOS set to receive better than $65,000 in state funding as announced by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Monday
SOS will be receiving a pair of notable grant allocations from the state of Kansas to continue its work supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence. In total, SOS will be receiving more than...
Dec 31, 2024
Registration underway for Leaving a Lasting Legacy seminar series
Women in ag production are the focus of a special seminar series on the calendar for January and February. "Leaving a Lasting Legacy" is officially targeted at women, but Lyon County Extension Ag Agen...
Dec 31, 2024 K-State Research and Extension graphic.
Wildlife and Parks encouraging First Day Hikes for New Year's Day
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is encouraging people to get out into nature as part of the New Year's Day activities. Once again, Wildlife and Parks is touting its First Day Hike opportun...
Dec 31, 2024 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks logo.
Recently announced changes for Champions Landing to have no impact on plans for new proposed Emporia rec center per steering committee chair
The recent announcement of significant operational changes at Champions Landing has no doubt led to questions as to the future of the property as well as other ventures tied to it. This includes the n...
Dec 31, 2024 Emporia Recreation Commission graphic.
Emporia Main Street looking to build on successful 2024 through emphasis on three key areas in 2025
Coming off a very successful 2024, Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods says the organization will be focusing on three key areas in 2025 starting with business diversification. Woods' comm...
Dec 30, 2024
Emporia Public Library welcoming community to Noon-Year's Eve celebration Tuesday
The Emporia Public Library will be ringing in the new year a bit earlier than most Tuesday. The library will be hosting its Noon-Year's Eve Party starting at 11:30 am inside the library. Library Direc...
Dec 30, 2024 Emporia Public Library Graphic.
Champions Landing announces significant operational changes for 2025 after previously planning to close in the new year
Major changes are ahead for Champions Landing come 2025. In a social media post on the Champions Landing Facebook page dated December 28, owner Jeremy Rusco stated that while the last 10 months of ope...
Dec 30, 2024 Champions Landing logo.
