Category Archives: News
City commissioners considering establishment of designated stormwater utility revenue stream following recent study meeting Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners will consider establishing a new revenue stream for stormwater utility improvements next month following initial discussions Wednesday. City Engineer Jim Ubert presented the...
Aug 21, 2024 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Michelin announces unspecified layoffs for Emporia staff
Michelin North America is laying off employees at its Emporia facility. Michelin hasn't confirmed the number of layoffs and it hasn't said when the layoffs will take place. A statement from the compan...
Aug 21, 2024 Michelin logo
Rec Commission discusses DeBauge Sports Complex parking, Steering Committee work towards new facility
Future plans were a major part of the Emporia Recreation Commission's meeting slate Tuesday. Board members discussed possible plans for additional parking at the DeBauge Sports Complex near the end of...
Aug 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Keith taking on new role at David Traylor Zoo as retirement looms, Young assumes director position
David Traylor Zoo's longtime leader is in the process of transitioning into retirement. With the hire of new director Brenda Young announced last week and Young's official start earlier this week, Kei...
Aug 21, 2024 Lisa Keith. City of Emporia photo.
BNSF rail crossing work continues in, near Emporia
Short-term railroad crossing maintenance and repair work continues in and around Emporia. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has two projects for Wednesday in Emporia, announcing work at the Merchant and We...
Aug 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Motorcycle wreck in Emporia leads to life-threatening injuries for rider
A motorcycle rider suffered life-threatening injures during a crash in south-central Emporia on Tuesday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to 17 South State around 5:10 pm. Emporia Fire Capt. ...
Aug 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Plans underway for general election at Lyon County Election Office; KVOE Candidate Forum schedule set
Following a smooth -- albeit poorly-attended -- primary election earlier this month, the Lyon County Election Office is already gearing up for the general election Nov. 5. County Clerk and Election Of...
Aug 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Vanderzanden arrested on suspicion of equipment theft from Chase County ranch
Formal charges are pending after the arrest of a man wanted on suspicion of theft. The Chase County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Clifford Vanderzanden after he allegedly stole a UTV from an...
Aug 21, 2024 Clifford Vanderzanden. Chase County Sheriff's Office photos.
Emporia Community Foundation announces recent grant awards through Morgan Wilkie Fund
Besides helping upcoming construction work for Southwick House, the Morgan Wilkie Fund is helping to fund an unrelated project for another Emporia nonprofit. The Wilkie Fund has donated money to help ...
Aug 21, 2024 Emporia Community Foundation logo.
ESU Live at the Hive Kickoff Party moves to Champions Landing
Emporia State Unviersity's Live at the Hive Kickoff Event is changing locations. Prospects for air temperatures just under 100 degrees and heat index readings between 105-110 have prompted organizers ...
Aug 21, 2024 Champions Landing logo.
