Category Archives: News
AAA Kansas urging drivers to focus on driving and tune out distractions
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and AAA is urging drivers to tune into driving while tuning out distractions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 13 perc...
Apr 18, 2024 AAA Kansas Logo
Emporia Main Street already noting interest in downtown investment before second-place finish in USA TODAY 10Best Main Street contest
Emporia may have come up just short of the top slot in a national contest, but Main Street Director Casey Woods still anticipates a range of benefits to come for the city. This is Emporia Main Street'...
Apr 18, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health celebrates 300th procedure for da Vinci robotic arm
Newman Regional Health's robotic surgery arm hit a milestone this week. The da Vinci Robot-Assisted Surgical System handled its 300th procedure Wednesday. Surgeon Dr. Tim Harris performed the first an...
Apr 18, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve gearing up for events April 27
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve has two notable events on its short-term calendar. The preserve will have an Amateur Radio Day from 10 am to 2 pm April 27. Members of the Santa Fe Trail Amateu...
Apr 18, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Large hail noted before midnight in Wabaunsee County; wind advisory posted for Chase, Greenwood counties
Overnight storms early Thursday struggled to reach severe levels after stronger activity north of Emporia before midnight. Pre-midnight storms Wednesday dropped hail stones ranging from quarter to bas...
Apr 18, 2024 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Construction possibly beginning in next 60 to 90 days on new Emporia hotel and convention center
Administrative work is now complete and construction could begin in the next 60 to 90 days on a new hotel and convention center in Emporia. That's according to city leadership who spoke with KVOE News...
Apr 17, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Contracts signed for next phase of development at Emporia Pavilions with phase three construction tentatively set for completion by late summer
Names cannot be released at this time, however, contracts are have reportedly been signed for the next phase of development at the Emporia Pavilions. The announcement came from Emporia City Manager Tr...
Apr 17, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Local law enforcement once again taking part in 4/20 enforcement effort
Local law enforcement will be out in force this weekend to remind drivers that "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different." With Saturday being April, 20, commonly referred to as 4/20 and widely cons...
Apr 17, 2024 US Department of Transportation Image.
Repaving work off to smooth start on US Highway 50 between Graphic Arts, Prairie
So far, so good as work picks up speed on a highway resurfacing project in Emporia. Work began last week on resurfacing US Highway 50 between Prairie and Graphic Arts. the milling, or pavement grindin...
Apr 17, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Rec Center Steering Committee cancels information meeting, now awaiting RFQ submission deadline April 29
The Emporia Recreation Commission's New Rec Center Steering Committee had planned to meet Tuesday to discuss incoming questions about a project to build either a new or expanded public recreation cent...
Apr 17, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
