Category Archives: News
Conversations about traffic, pedestrian needs around Emporia to continue with recent approval of Safe Routes to Schools study
With a study now approved, the city of Emporia will continue conversations with the Multi-Use Planning Board, USD 253 Emporia and the Kansas Department of Transportation for potential Safe Routes to S...
Sep 9, 2024 Students use crosswalks to exit Walnut Elementary. Kansas Department of Transportation photo.
Services announced for Emporia native killed in southwest Kansas wreck last week
Funeral services have been announced for Austin Wagoner, a former Emporia man killed in a crash in southwest Kansas last week. Wagoner and his dog, PK, were killed when Wagoner's car crashed just east...
Sep 9, 2024 Austin Wagoner. Courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Watch parties announced for Tuesday's presidential debate
The first -- and possibly only -- presidential debate is Tuesday, and Lyon County's major political parties have special activities planned. The Lyon County Democrats' watch party is at the county hea...
Sep 9, 2024 Democrat (from left) and Republican logos. Smithsonian graphic.
Meetings ahead this week for Emporia Enterprises, RDA
Emporia's large-scale economic development boards are meeting separately this week. Emporia Enterprises will meet at 4 pm Wednesday at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial. the main order of bu...
Sep 9, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 251, USD 252 boards meeting separately Wednesday
USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County have separate board of education meetings this week. USD 251 North Lyon County The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education meets Wednesd...
Sep 9, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County logos.
Execution of narcotics search warrant in Lyndon leads to one in custody Saturday
Osage County deputies arrested a Lyndon man over the weekend for suspected drug distribution activity. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, 58-year-old Michael S. Shedrick of Lyndon was take...
Sep 8, 2024 Michael S. Shedrick. Osage County Jail Photo.
Emporia State University hosts second annual Latino Awards Adelante Saturday
Saturday's Latino Awards Adelante, held at Emporia State's Albert Taylor Hall, were an emotional experience for those in attendance, including several local veterans who were being honored as part of ...
Sep 8, 2024
Year 5 of Halfway to Everywhere 'resoundingly successful'
The fifth annual Halfway to Everywhere was the complete entertainment package this past weekend. Osterhout credited his wife, the Halfway team, city leadership, Visit Emporia, community support, spons...
Sep 8, 2024 Moon Hooch finishes performances at the 2024 Halfway to
Wings and Wheels, Fly Kansas Air Tour make for busy Emporia Municipal Airport
Turnout was heavy for the Emporia Municipal Airport this weekend, and with good reason. The airport had its annual Wings and Wheels open house Saturday, including chances for children ages 8-17 to get...
Sep 7, 2024 Several generations of area residents stopped by the Emporia Municipal Airport for this weekend's activities, including the Wings and Wheels open house and the Fly Kansas Air Tour. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament sets record with 29 participating teams
The Emporia Golf Course was busy for the 22nd annual All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament on Saturday. Longtime organizer Jesse Solis was pleased to see 29 teams -- a record -- participate in the even...
Sep 7, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
