Category Archives: News
Breadman's Bakery storefront to close Jan. 6
Back in May, Chad "The Breadman" DeCrow opened up Breadman's Bakery at 509 Commercial. Now the business storefront is closing. DeCrow and co-owner Slyvaine Cooper say there are concerns about the buil...
Dec 17, 2024 Breadman's Bakery logo.
Person arrested in Greenwood County for distributing child sex abuse materials pleads guilty in federal court
A person arrested in Greenwood County on suspicion of distributing child sex abuse materials this past summer is awaiting sentencing in federal court. Terry Trower's case involving counts of receipt, ...
Dec 17, 2024 US Department of Justice logo.
Emporia City Commission meetings set for Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners are meeting Wednesday. During their action session, commissioners could approve a rezoning request for 1116 and 1120 Constitution from Multi-Family to Flex Use High before p...
Dec 17, 2024 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Southeast Lyon County culvert replacement to start Thursday
The Lyon County Highway Department has announced a culvert project in southeast Lyon County. A culvert on Road 90 just west of T-5 will be replaced, meaning 90 will be closed to thru traffic from T to...
Dec 17, 2024 Lyon County Highway Department map.
Pair of Emporians hurt after separate crashes on Interstate 35 early Tuesday
Two Emporians were hurt as part of separate crashes in basically the same part of Interstate 35 near Emporia early Tuesday. Emporia Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers responded to a crash near the ...
Dec 17, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Gutierrez named interim Rec Director Monday evening with McEvoy set for retirement effective December 21
Amanda Gutierrez will have some extra responsibilities on her plate for at least the next month following the Emporia Recreation Commission's recent meeting Monday evening. As part of their meeting ag...
Dec 16, 2024 Emporia Director of Rec Operations Amanda Gutierrez. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Manager asking workers to make moving last decision as they ponder the future following Tyson and Holiday Resort closure announcements
With several difficult decisions ahead for workers of both Tyson and Holiday Resort, Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking noted on the most recent Q&A With Trey Monday morning it is his hope their fi...
Dec 16, 2024 Q&A With Trey is a recurring segment with Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking on KVOE's Talk of Emporia every third Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Early processes underway for EFD's new headquarters
Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck is pleased to see early construction processes underway for the department's new headquarters in downtown Emporia. Dirt work began shortly after the official groundbrea...
Dec 16, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Construction timetable delayed for ESU Nursing + Student Wellness Center
Construction is evident in the heart of Emporia State University's campus as ESU continues work on its brand-new Nursing + Student Wellness Center. The nearly $25 million, roughly 320,000-square-foot ...
Dec 16, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CareArc, NRH boards meeting separately this week
Emporia's healthcare leadership boards are meeting separately this week. CareArc's Board of Directors will meet at noon Tuesday at the facility, 420 West 15th. Besides monthly CEO, clinic director, hu...
Dec 16, 2024 Free clipart graphic.
