Category Archives: News
Voter registration ends Feb. 20 for Presidential Preference Primary
Kansas hasn't had a Presidential Preference Primary in 30 years. That's changing this year. Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat outlined important dates of note on KVOE's Morning Show on Monday. ...
Jan 29, 2024 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
City of Marion asking McAnarney to serve as interim city manager
The city of Marion is looking for a new city manager, and it has reached out to former Emporia city leader Mark McAnarney to fill the role on an interim basis. Marion is looking for a city manager aft...
Jan 29, 2024 Emporia City Manager Mark McAnarney. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia community survey to continue until at least 400 responses are logged
If you live in the city of Emporia, your input is wanted. The city is into a new community survey process after a similar partnership with the ETC Institute two years ago. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment ...
Jan 29, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Greenwood County deputies make arrest on suspicion of drug distribution, possession after traffic stop
Formal charges are pending after a traffic stop in Greenwood County led to an arrest on suspected drug activity. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says the stop on US Highway 400 on Thursday led t...
Jan 29, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Teacher of the Year team visiting Emporia State on Tuesday
The Kansas Teacher of the Year team is coming to Emporia State University on Tuesday. Team members have presentations to students and faculty ahead, along with a tour of the National Teachers Hall of ...
Jan 29, 2024 Kansas State Department of Education graphic.
Local PIT Count hampered by unideal weather, however, important perspective still gained from local unhoused residents
Less-than-ideal weather conditions played a significant role in the recent Point In Time (PIT) survey conducted in Emporia this past week. Volunteers from Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness, Newman Re...
Jan 28, 2024 Volunteers gathered inside of City Conference Room 1A for the annual PIT Count in Emporia. Photo by Adele Clark.
Witt settling into latest city role as Regional Development Association interim president
Jim Witt says he plans to work closely with business partners, the city of Emporia and Ignite Emporia as he settles into his newest role with Emporia city government. Witt was named as interim preside...
Jan 28, 2024 Jim Witt. City of Emporia photo.
$30,000 generated for Main Street projects through Public Improvement Auction
The atmosphere was lively from start to finish as Emporia Main Street held its Public Improvement Auction on Saturday at the Granada Theatre. A big part of the atmosphere was the return of Dueling Pia...
Jan 28, 2024 Dueling Pianos begins performing at the Emporia Main Street Public Improvement Auction on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce holds 126th Annual Meeting
Friday was a time to celebrate for the Emporia business community. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce held its 126th Annual Meeting at Emporia State's Memorial Union Webb Hall, and Chamber President...
Jan 28, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Procession brings Tebben to Emporia on Saturday before Wednesday's celebration of life
Emporia native Adam Tebben will be laid to rest Wednesday. Before his funeral services, a ground transport detail made a procession from Oklahoma to Emporia's Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home with Te...
Jan 27, 2024 A procession brings the remains of Emporia native Adam Tebben back to town Saturday before services Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
