Category Archives: News
Local, state officials getting ready for primary election cycle
As America celebrates its independence this weekend, it's also well into processes for applying one of the freedoms that's critical to our democracy: the right to vote. In Kansas, processes are rampin...
Jul 4, 2026 Courtesy graphic.
USDA announces SPUR program to help beef processors, FIELDS program to bolster domestic fertilizer production
The US Department of Agriculture has announced a pair of programs, one offering short-term relief to beef processing locations and another to bolster domestic production of fertilizer. The Strengtheni...
Jul 4, 2026 US Department of Agriculture graphic.
Pioneer Bluffs adds Arndt to leadership team
Pioneer Bluffs has filled out its leadership team. Annabelle Arndt has been named as the rural heritage agency's operations manager. Arndt gained a bachelor's of science in psychology from Emporia Sta...
Jul 4, 2026 Annabelle Arndt. Pioneer Bluffs photo.
Insurance agent to visit Hartford on Monday after July 4 windstorm; City Hall operations likely to be unaffected despite roof damage
Spending a milestone holiday cleaning up after severe weather isn't exactly what Hartford residents had in mind when they woke up July 4, but that's the task they faced after a damaging windstorm blew...
Jul 4, 2026 Roof damage atop Hartford City Hall is evident from a block away after severe storms on July 4. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Patriotism fills air for Emporia's America 250 activities Friday ahead of fireworks show Saturday night
After strong attendance at Emporia's America 250 activities Friday, more is coming Saturday night to celebrate America's big anniversary. Initially, the goal was to have at least 50 floats and other e...
Jul 4, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia, Lyon County populations dip in latest state report
Emporia and Lyon County had slight year-to-year decreases in population in the 2025 Certified Kansas Population by County report. Released by the Kansas Division of Budget on Wednesday, the report sho...
Jul 3, 2026 State of Kansas great seal.
EPA $500,000 Brownfields grant set to begin research at three Emporia addresses
Research is ahead at several central Emporia locations after the Environmental Protection Agency granted the city $500,000. Assistant City Manager Tayler Wash says the federal money will help to start...
Jul 3, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment logo.
June 2026 revenues top expectations, 2025 total
The state of Kansas ended fiscal 2026 with a financial bump. The Department of Revenue says total tax collections for June were $1.07 billion, beating estimates by over 3 percent and June 2025 numbers...
Jul 3, 2026 Kansas Great Seal.
KTA announces ribbon-cutting at Matfield Green service area as work begins on Emporia service exit
With some work beginning soon to ultimately demolish and rebuild the Kansas Turnpike's Emporia service center, a special event is coming for the area's other service exit. The Turnpike Authority has b...
Jul 3, 2026 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Emporia Forward Job Fair coming Thursday
Kansas WorkforceOne has set up a job fair next week. The latest Emporia Forward Job Fair will be from 11:30 am to 2 pm Thursday at the Bowyer Community Building. Veterans and Michelin employees will r...
Jul 3, 2026 Kansas WorkforceOne graphic.
