Category Archives: News
Schmidt pleased with pay raise planned for military service personnel, proposed funds for Greatest Generation education campaign
Policies to help current military service personnel are included in the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. That help specifically comes in the form of a 5- to 7-percent pay raise, somethi...
Aug 4, 2026 US Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt meets with residents during Emporia's Veterans Day memorial service in November 2025. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Abundant Grace noting steady attendance numbers
Emporia's Abundant Grace food ministry continues serving the community. Grace United Methodist Pastor Debbie Senters says numbers have been steady. There haven't been as many people lining up for meal...
Aug 4, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills photo.
With 'credible threats' aimed at city commissioners and staff, Emporia city meetings Wednesday, Aug 19 to be held virtually
The Emporia City Commission is meeting Wednesday. It will not meet in person. A news release from the city says meetings Wednesday and Aug 19 will be held virtually "in the interest of public safety."...
Aug 3, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
Withington named as Emporia Police Department's School Resource Officer at Emporia High
Emporia Police Master Patrol Officer Gabe Withington has a new assignment. Withington has been named as the department's first School Resource Officer at Emporia High School as part of an agreement fo...
Aug 3, 2026 KVOE News photo.
EPD arrests three people on suspicion of drug-related activity
Emporia Police officers made 3 separate arrests this past weekend on alleged drug-related activity. Officers arrested Daniel Jackson Friday evening on suspicion of drug distribution, as well as drug a...
Aug 3, 2026 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Emporia's Street Rehab program begins Tuesday
The schedule has been announced for the city of Emporia's annual Street Rehab infrastructure project. Work begins Tuesday on Graphic Arts from 22nd to West Ridge Drive. Weather permitting, work should...
Aug 3, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Part of Road 320 closes for culvert repair
Part of a Lyon County road north of Emporia is closing Monday. Cross-road culvert repair is closing Road 320 about a quarter-mile west of Road N. The road will be closed to thru traffic. The Lyon Coun...
Aug 3, 2026 Lyon County Highway Department map.
Staff structure among conversation points for RDA board
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors has its regular monthly meeting on a not-so-regular date this week. Normally, the board meets Friday mornings, but this w...
Aug 3, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 board prepares for budget-driven work session
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has a special meeting this week. Board members are meeting at 6 pm Wednesday to work on the 2026-27 budget. The conversation will focus on building the budget as...
Aug 3, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
PetSmart readies for grand opening
PetSmart opens in northwest Emporia this month. The newest store at Emporia Pavilions has posted signage indicating a soft opening Aug 17 and a grand open Aug 22. PetSmart now has over 1,500 stores in...
Aug 2, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
