Category Archives: News
Earth Day activities set for PAROC and David Traylor Zoo Saturday
While Earth Day isn't officially until Monday, a pair of celebrations are coming Saturday. Earth Day activities will once again be taking place in two sessions Saturday morning and afternoon thanks to...
Apr 19, 2024 KVOE News File Photo
Flint Hills Technical College Gala and Benefit Auction set for next Friday
Community members can turn back time to the 1960s next Friday at White Auditorium and help benefit Flint Hills Technical College. FHTC will be holding its 22nd annual benefit gala and auction to raise...
Apr 19, 2024 KVOE News File Photo
Drivers urged to slow down, put away cell phones as Work Zone Awareness Week ends
Work Zone Awareness Week is officially ending Friday, but work zone safety should be standard operating procedure at all times of year -- especially the spring and summer months. That's the perspectiv...
Apr 19, 2024 Traffic merges onto Interstate 35 between Merchant Street and the Lincoln Street bridge replacement zone. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Repairs underway on utility poles damaged Thursday
Repairs have started on West Sixth after several utility poles were damaged beyond repair late Thursday afternoon. Four poles were taken down near the Sixth and Albert intersection, apparently after a...
Apr 19, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Williams gets over six years in prison for aggravated arson, aggravated child endangerment at Emporia apartment house
An Emporia man was sentenced to prison for allegedly trying to set a local apartment building on fire with people inside a year ago. Initially, Donovan Williams had been facing 11 criminal charges aft...
Apr 19, 2024 Kansas Courts graphic.
Groundbreaking ahead next week for ESU Nursing + Student Wellness Center
Very soon, groundbreaking will take place on Emporia State University's first new campus academic building in 45 years. A special ceremony is at 11 am Wednesday for the Nursing + Student Wellness Cent...
Apr 19, 2024 Emporia State University architect rendering.
LaTurner not seeking re-election to US House Second District
Second District US Congressman Jake LaTurner says he will not seek a third term in office. LaTurner says his decision follows a lot of prayer and reflection, adding he would like to spend more time wi...
Apr 19, 2024 Kansas Second District Congressman Jake LaTurner. KVOE News photo.
Lyon County Commissioners presented with proposal to alter county billboard regulations as part of weekly action meeting Thursday
An update in zoning regulations, or rather a changeover, appears to be coming for Lyon County. During the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meeting Thursday morning, Wingert Sign Company owner Fr...
Apr 18, 2024 KVOE News photo.
'Create connections:' Former Miss Kansas speaks to the power of positive connectivity during presentation in Emporia Thursday evening
The adage "More than meets the eye" may be the perfect summation for the life story of former Miss Kansas Ayanna Schumacher. Schumacher was the featured speaker for the latest event hosted by SOS as p...
Apr 18, 2024 2022 Miss Kansas Ayanna Schumacher gets set to deliver her presentation "The Story Others Read" to individuals in attendance at Flint Hills Technical College. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Downed light poles on Sixth Avenue to have no impacts on residential or commercial customers; Repair work to be completed Friday morning
Repairs may not occur until the early morning hours Friday after a quartet of poles were damaged on a major roadway in Emporia late Thursday afternoon. According to the city of Emporia an undisclosed ...
Apr 18, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
