Category Archives: News
Emporia City Commissioner Tyler Curtis offers thoughts on pair of high-profile community topics during most recent city commission meeting
During the most recent Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday, Commissioner Tyler Curtis made his stance on a pair of "hot button" issues within the community crystal clear. The issues in question ...
Oct 2, 2024 Emporia City Commissioner Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
New credit card processing fee coming to City of Emporia departments January 1
Next year the City of Emporia will be "passing fees back" to credit card users. That's according to City Director of Finance Janet Harouff who spoke with KVOE News Wednesday following the Emporia City...
Oct 2, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Emporia City Commission approves variety of items related to major development projects Wednesday
Emporia City Leadership no doubt was feeling plenty of pride and excitement following the most recent Emporia City Commission action session Wednesday morning. The main reason for that would be the va...
Oct 2, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
State collects over $1 billion in tax revenues in September
September was a good month for the state's revenues. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says total tax collections for the month were $1.02 billion, up $8 million or almost one percent over estimates and up ...
Oct 2, 2024 Kansas Great Seal.
Emporia aggravated burglary case moves to preliminary hearing
A man accused of aggravated burglary and other charges had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court this week. As part of the hearing, Angel Enrique Lemus was scheduled for a preliminary hea...
Oct 2, 2024 Angel Lemus. Lyon County Jail photo.
Enrollment down slightly at Emporia State, up at Flint Hills Technical College
As expected, Emporia State University had a slight decrease in enrollment between the fall 2023 and fall 2024 semesters. However, the decrease was smaller than first expected. Last year, ESU had proje...
Oct 2, 2024 KVOE News file photos.
Old Navy in final preparations for grand opening
Old Navy officially opens to the public this weekend. Grand opening activities begin at 10 am Saturday at the Emporia Pavilions. Assistant Manager Savannah Pape is glad to see the store open. A soft o...
Oct 2, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Allen Veterans Fall Festival taking place Saturday
The fifth annual Allen Veterans Fall Festival has a lot on the schedule this Saturday. Activiites go all day, including the morning round of a freewill donation breakfast, ATV ride, car show and free ...
Oct 2, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Mexican Supper marking 51 years of fellowship, fundraising Friday
Sacred Heart School celebrates 51 years of its Mexican Supper on Friday. The event raises funds for different projects and education needs, according to student Max Danler. Food will be available from...
Oct 2, 2024 Sacred Heart School graphic.
Corps of Engineers adjusts hunting regulations for Kansas lakes
The US Army Corps of Engineers is updating a list of hunting policies to align with regulations in place through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The regulations affect Corps-managed lakes...
Oct 2, 2024 US Army Corps of Engineers logo.
