Category Archives: News
Six months after work started, Peyton Street waterline project 'substantially complete'
One of Emporia's major infrastructure projects for the year has reached a significant milestone. Work is still coming, but the city says the Peyton Street waterline improvement project is "substantial...
Mar 31, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's Safe Routes to Schools survey period ending April 7
The city of Emporia and USD 253 Emporia are collaborating on a plan that could lead to improved transportation around local schools. Safe Routes to Schools is an infrastructure project that is approve...
Mar 31, 2024 Kansas Safe Routes to Schools logo.
McCray receives probation as Emporia aggravated robbery case moves toward conclusion
The second defendant in an Emporia aggravated robbery case after an incident last summer has now been sentenced. Mikkel McCray was originally charged with aggravated robbery and conspiracy but saw his...
Mar 31, 2024 Mikkel McCray. Lyon County Jail photo.
Annual reception, awards ceremony concludes Emporia State Women's History Month activities
Emporia State University ended its Women's History Month activities with its annual reception and awards ceremony Friday. Receiving the Ruth Schillinger Award for making extraordinary contributions to...
Mar 31, 2024 Pictured with Emporia State University Director of Ethnic & Gender Studies Mallory Bishop (left in all photos) are (from left) Interim Assistant Dean for the School of Visual and Performing Arts Dawn McConkie, Trox Gallery and Gifts owner Kaila Mock and Emporia State business accounting major Maria paula Sanchez Aguirre. Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk areas affecting territory east of Emporia on Sunday, southeast of Emporia on Monday
Parts of the KVOE listening area have severe weather risks both for Easter evening and Monday, although the threat levels are as low as possible for both periods. The National Weather Service original...
Mar 31, 2024 Much of Osage and part of Coffey counties (bright green) are in a marginal severe weather risk for Easter evening. WeatherTAP.com Radar graphic.
Slew of brush fires keeps area fire crews busy Saturday evening
Area firefighters were busy in the early evening hours Saturday with a rash of brush fires. The first fire was reported just after 5 pm near Roads 390 and X, a little over 32 miles northeast of Empori...
Mar 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Gone in a flash; Local youth snatch up over 16,000 pieces of candy at 38th annual Flint Hills Optimist Club Easter Egg hunt Saturday morning
As has been the case throughout its history, what took weeks to prepare took only minutes to conclude as hundreds of families descended on Jones Park for the annual Flint Hills Optimist Easter Egg Hun...
Mar 30, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Looking ahead to the future; City leadership discusses recent community survey and strategic visioning process
City of Emporia leadership was very pleased with the results of a recently completed community survey. This was the third community survey sent out to local residents since 2022 aimed at gathering fee...
Mar 30, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
A night of legacy and love; 2024 Hope-A-Palooza helps to generate nearly $75,000 for Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope Fund
Connie Cahoone is leaving a wide-ranging legacy at SOS, including a financial one. Another piece of the evening's festivities included the recognition of SOS' annual award winners. The SOS Agency Part...
Mar 29, 2024 Connie Cahoone and SOS Board President Tyler Curtis unveil the total for the Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope fund during the 2024 Hope-A-Palooza event. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Melvern man arrested after allegedly fleeing Franklin County deputies by jumping into Marais des Cygnes River
Formal charges are pending after a Melvern man who allegedly tried to flee from Franklin County deputies by jumping into a river. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies began a ...
Mar 29, 2024 Joshua Franks. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
