Category Archives: News
Turnpike Authority announces bridge widening work in southeast Chase County, ongoing repavement from Emporia service exit to Topeka
The Kansas Turnpike Authority says it has several important projects ahead, now that the annual construction season is officially underway. The KTA plans to redeck and widen a bridge at mile marker 10...
Mar 08, 2026 Kansas Turnpike Authority screenshot.
KVOE United Way radio auction raises additional $3,035 for annual campaign as need for food, rent and utility assistance remain high locally
After a week's worth of bidding, the annual KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction benefiting the United Way of the Flint Hills managed to bring in an additional $3,035 to the United Way's annual campa...
Mar 07, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills Community Impact Manager Maddie Craig (left) and Executive Director Daphne Mertens inside the KVOE studios for the annual United in Purpose KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Visit Emporia Director says presence of FIFA World Cup countdown clock comes at perfect time for community
The countdown is on to the kickoff of the largest FIFA World Cup in history later this summer, and residents can watch that countdown in person now through late March. As KVOE News reported Friday, Em...
Mar 07, 2026 Visit Emporia Image
2026 Lions Club biscuits and gravy breakfast a record setting occasion Saturday
Support remains strong for the Lions Club of Emporia and its annual biscuits and gravy fundraiser, as was evident by the turnout of hungry residents in the dining room and several new faces in the kit...
Mar 07, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
David Traylor Zoo announces passing of Bison Bill Saturday; Zoo to reopen to the public at 10 am Sunday
The David Traylor Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved Bison Bill. The zoo announced Saturday afternoon that Bill passed away at the age of 22. The zoo's veterinarian conducted an examination follo...
Mar 07, 2026 David Traylor Zoo Image.
Annual EFOZ Roundup Auction brings in more than $131,000 for David Traylor Zoo Friday
Given the large amount of donated items and the nearly full room of bidders, it is no surprise that the 2026 Emporia Friends of the Zoo Roundup Auction managed to net $131,500 for the David Traylor Zo...
Mar 07, 2026 David Traylor Zoo Director Brenda Young welcomes residents to the annual EFOZ Roundup auction.
KBI and Morris County Sheriff's Office conducting joint death investigation following discovery of skeletal remains in rural Morris County Thursday
Skeletal remains have been found in Morris County. According to a news release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation Friday, the remains were found in rural Morris County Thursday. At approximately ...
Mar 06, 2026 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Emporia through March 26th
A piece of the FIFA World Cup experience has come to Emporia. In a news release from Visit Emporia Friday, it was announced that Emporia is playing host to the official 2026 World Cup countdown clock....
Mar 06, 2026 Visit Emporia Image
Semi wrecks at KTA Emporia southbound onramp
A semi overturned while leaving the Kansas Turnpike Emporia exit Friday morning. The wreck happened around 9:30 am and initially was reported as an injury crash before one person declined medical trea...
Mar 06, 2026 Ruth Brush.
Distillery half of Trolley House operation ending soon
Closing time is coming soon for part of the Trolley House Distillery operation. Owners Josh and Michelle Williams have posted to social media that they have decided not to renew their distillery licen...
Mar 06, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
