Category Archives: News
UPDATE: 'It looks worse than it is,' ESU facilities director says student recreation center is structurally safe despite significant damage following Sunday night crash
Structurally, Emporia State University's student recreation center is sound, however, the facility is set to remain closed for an indefinite period. That's according to Emporia State University Facili...
Feb 11, 2024
Emporia Public Library planning construction of new community booklocker in Peter Pan Park
A new project in one of Emporia's most visited parks will provide more access to library materials in the near future. Wednesday morning, Emporia City Commissioners approved a memorandum of understand...
Feb 11, 2024 City of Emporia Image.
Green Machine Gala a rousing fundraiser for Olpe Fitness Park
The community and area support for Olpe's Fitness Park project was evident at the first-ever Green Machine Gala fundraiser Saturday night. With nearly 300 people in attendance and a strong list of spo...
Feb 11, 2024 The Olpe Knights of Columbus Hall was almost standing-room only for the first-ever Green Machine Gala on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Gas line puncture in central Emporia briefly evacuates three nearby homes as precaution
Part of a central Emporia neighborhood had to be evacuated for precautionary measures after a gas line puncture incident Saturday afternoon. The incident happened behind 101 Congress at around 3:15 pm...
Feb 10, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Scouts BSA Troop 157 feeds masses with annual pancake feed
Scouts BSA Troop 157 dished out a lot of pancakes Saturday -- which is what happens when they are all-you-can-eat. The troop had its annual pancake feed, including sausage and drinks, at Emporia's Fir...
Feb 10, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Second death penalty option to be considered by Kansas Legislature
Lethal injection hasn't been used in Kansas since the death penalty was reinstated in 1994, and capital punishment hasn't been used since the mid-1960s -- but lawmakers are considering an option metho...
Feb 10, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Culvert extension project to begin Monday between Americus and Bushong
A culvert project is set to begin Monday between Americus and Bushong. Weather permitting, a culvert extension project is scheduled between Roads 270 and 280. The Lyon County Highway Department has no...
Feb 10, 2024 Google Maps image.
New Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab Program set to fill important treatment need at Newman Regional Health
Saying it's a step needed "for some time," Newman Regional Health Cardiopulmonary Services Director Donny Bellomy hailed the recent opening of the new Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Besi...
Feb 10, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Local leadership says recent community review results indicate attention is being placed in the right areas for future growth
Housing, workforce development, broadband connectivity and culture, tourism and recreation were all areas highlighted following a nearly year-long review through Atlas Community Studios in partnership...
Feb 09, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia native and drag superstar Q receives warm welcome home during watch party and drag show event at Granada Theatre Friday night
Emporia's one and only drag superstar returned home Friday to a welcome like no other. Q didn't make the trip to Emporia alone as several members of his drag family from Kansas City came along and put...
Feb 09, 2024 Q celebrates with the Emporia community after being named the winner in episode 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race season 16. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
