Category Archives: News
New license plate design unveiled after weeklong public vote
It's safe to say the state of Kansas will have new license plates next year. Following a weeklong voting process, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the winner had the statehouse motif in the lower...
Dec 19, 2023 State of Kansas graphic.
Emporia Recreation Commission tables action on memorandum of understanding with the city of Emporia; ERC President looking to schedule joint meeting on the matter at a later date
It appears likely that a steering committee to oversee a potential new recreation center project in Emporia won't be formed until sometime next year. This is due to the Emporia Recreation Commission c...
Dec 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Two tracks to the same destination; Emporia City Manager discusses ongoing situation between Newman Regional Health and Stormont-Vail during final Q&A With Trey of 2023
When it comes to the ever-evolving situation between Newman Regional Health and Stormont Vail, two specific tracks will hopefully lead to the same destination according to Emporia City Manager Trey Co...
Dec 18, 2023 Q&A With Trey is a recurring segment with Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking on KVOE's Talk of Emporia every third Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Police gives last minute tips before holiday shopping season ends
The final days of the holiday shopping season are here and there's some helpful tips you should be aware of. Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas joined KVOE's Morning Show Monday giving some last minute...
Dec 18, 2023 Emporia Police Department patch.
First Church of the Nazarene sees steady turnout for fifth annual live nativity Saturday and Sunday
In just five short years, Emporia's First Church of the Nazarene has become a traditional stopping point for local residents as part of the holiday season. This weekend, hundreds of residents continue...
Dec 18, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Greenwood County jury convicts man of felony cattle theft
Sentencing is coming next year after a jury trial in a Greenwood County cattle rustling case. Greenwood County Attorney Jill Gillett says a jury convicted John Byron Cannon on three counts of felony c...
Dec 18, 2023 Clipart Library graphic.
Two arrested in Greenwood County on suspicion of illegal drug activity
Two people were arrested in Greenwood County earlier this month on suspected illegal drug activity. Greenwood County deputies say the arrests of Destiny Livingstone and Adreian Sledge followed a traff...
Dec 18, 2023 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Salvation Army announces commodity food box pickup event
With its bell-ringing campaign ending this week, the Salvation Army of Emporia is directing attention to another assistance effort coming soon. The Salvation Army says government commodity food boxes ...
Dec 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
State of the State set for Jan. 10
Kansas lawmakers are less than a month away from starting the 2024 session. Lawmakers officially begin the session Jan. 8, and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced her annual State of the State a...
Dec 18, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Enterprises Board setting 2024 lineup at monthly meeting
The Emporia Enterprises Board will set its lineup for the next 12 months at its upcoming meeting Monday. The board will elect officers for 2024 as well as appoint a member to the Regional Development ...
Dec 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
