Category Archives: News
Demand increase behind recent spike in gas prices
Not too long ago, gas prices locally were around $2.50 to $2.60 a gallon. Now they are pushing $3.20 a gallon. Kansas AAA Manager of Public and Government Affairs Shawn Steward tells KVOE News gas pri...
Mar 07, 2024 AAA Kansas graphic.
Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills disbanding after 13 years of operation
After over a decade of work, Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills is disbanding. On KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday, organizers discussed how the group's mission has changed over time. Duane Henrikson s...
Mar 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KDOT studying road usage charge as way to fund infrastructure projects, asking residents to take part in pilot study
The Kansas Department of Transportation is considering a change in taxing method as a way to fund road and bridge projects across the state. KDOT is launching a three-month pilot study on the possible...
Mar 07, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Bioeconomy Development Zone update ahead for RDA board
The Regional Devlopment Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors meets Friday. Board members will get an update on a possible Bioeconomy Development Opportunity zone, highlighting busines...
Mar 07, 2024 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
Breakfast kicks off Friends of Scouting annual fundraising effort
Boy Scouts of America's Jayhawk Council had its Friends of Scouting fundraising kickoff event in Emporia on Wednesday. Boy Scout and Eagle Scout alum Skyler Delmott was the featured speaker at the Bow...
Mar 07, 2024 Boy Scouts Jayhawk Council logo.
Emporia State University Special Collections and Archives unveils new exhibit dedicated to well-known Emporia photographer Walter Andersen
A new exhibit is now open for viewing on the campus of Emporia State University giving residents a great snapshot of Emporia's history through the eyes of one of its native sons. "The Big Picture: Con...
Mar 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Quaker Park placed on city surplus property list Wednesday setting up potential future sale or transfer
The City of Emporia is now accepting proposals for the future of Quaker Park following the city commission's recent action meeting Wednesday morning. During that time, commissioners approved a pair of...
Mar 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Conclusion of Emporia Fire's prescribed burn now on indefinite hold
Weather caused Emporia firefighters to pause their controlled burn at Jones Park on Tuesday. Weather issues have now caused firefighters to put the remainder of the project on indefinite hold. Wind sp...
Mar 06, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Human remains found outside Neosho Rapids in 2017 identified
A nearly seven-year investigation into the identity of human remains found in eastern Lyon County has concluded. Lyon County Detective Sgt. Travis Mishler says the investigation started in late April ...
Mar 06, 2024 Randy Clayton. Othram graphic.
Strong City, Chase County RWD 1 customers urged to take part in 'Get the Lead Out' survey
Residents of Strong City and residents served by Chase County Rural Water District 1 are urged to take part in a special special survey related to their water service lines. Customers of both entities...
Mar 06, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment logo.
