Category Archives: News
DATA CENTER: Emporia Neighbors United submits nearly 1,400 petition signatures to halt Digital Campus
Emporia city commissioners now have something else to consider as they continue determining whether to approve a 1,000-acre data center on the west edge of town. Members of Emporia Neighbors United we...
Jul 08, 2026 Members of Emporia Neighbors United pose before handing Emporia City Clerk Kerry Sull a petition aimed at halting the current data center process or putting the matter to a public vote in November. Pictured are (from left) Amanda Mendoza, Kathy Lamb, Brenda Holmes, Jay Vehige, Ashleigh Dorr, Ilea Diaz and Chelsea Grentz. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Plan to move Bath & Body Works to Pavilions on hold
Plans to expand the offerings at the Emporia Pavilions retail shopping center are on hold. Bath & Body Works had tentative plans to move out of Flinthills Mall, including the construction of new space...
Jul 07, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Jersey Mike's targets late fall for opening; Burger King construction continues
Plans are cooking -- pun fully intended -- to bring a national sub shop to northwest Emporia this year and to return another restaurant to a long-dormant location. Jersey Mike's announced plans back i...
Jul 07, 2026 Construction at Burger King in east Emporia is now well underway. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Significant 'geometric improvements' ahead for Commercial Street in south Emporia starting next week
What are called "geometric improvements" are coming to part of Commercial Street in south Emporia. Officially, a significant street improvement begins July 13 on Kansas Highway 99 between Kansas Avenu...
Jul 07, 2026 South Commercial between Kansas Avenue and Soden Road will see a significant street improvement project starting next week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lolapalooza coming July 18th with Street Cats Club seeking additional donations to purchase new resource with needs for services continuing to rise steadily
The Street Cats Club of Emporia's largest annual fundraiser is coming up soon. The fourth annual Lolapalooza will be taking place at Emporia State University's Kellogg Circle Saturday, July 18, from 1...
Jul 07, 2026 Street Cats Club Image.
American Legion Post 5 welcomes 2026 Fort Leavenworth Command and General Staff College class to Emporia Tuesday
For over two decades now, military personnel from around the world have come to Emporia and been asked a simple question: "What is a veteran?" The question has been posed during an annual educational ...
Jul 07, 2026 American Legion Post 5 Commander Clay Childs accepts a token of appreciation from the head of the 2026 Command and General Staff College class during the program's annual visit to Emporia. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
EPD officers deploy Tasers twice in alleged foot pursuit incident
One man was arrested after a reported vehicle stop in Emporia turned into an alleged foot chase Tuesday. Emporia Police Lt Tim Wacker says the incident began unfolding around 10:20 am in the 600 block...
Jul 07, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Hartford cleanup continues after July 4 windstorm
There are still some signs of Saturday's windstorm that caused isolated damage in Hartford. Scattered tree damage remains across the town. Mayor Kenny Hamman says residents who can't get their tree de...
Jul 07, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Police officers make arrests on suspicion of drug distribution, flee and elude
Emporia Police officers have arrested one person on suspicion of drug distribution. Adrian Bedolla was arrested early Monday on suspicion of distributing cocaine, along with possessing cocaine, mariju...
Jul 07, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Process for decommissioning Americus Police Department nearing end
Next week, the Americus City Council will get another update on the process to dissolve its police department. City Clerk Dodie Doudna says the overall process is largely completed. There may be a ren...
Jul 07, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
