Category Archives: News
Emporia Area Toy Drive and ABATE of Kansas District 12 Chili Cook-Off set for this weekend
Community members have another opportunity to give back to those in need this Christmas. The Emporia Area Toy Drive sponsored by ABATE of Kansas District 12, American Legion Riders, VFW Arnie's Tavern...
Nov 27, 2023 ABATE of Kansas District 12 Logo
Emporia man arrested in Council Grove on suspicion of drug distribution near school
The Morris County Drug Enforcement Unit says it has arrested an Emporia man on suspicion of distributing drugs near a school. The arrest happened Thursday night as part of a traffic stop in the 1000 b...
Nov 27, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Latest Lyon County vehicle tag deadline approaching Thursday
The latest vehicle tag renewal deadline is coming this week for Lyon County residents. People with last names beginning with the letters T, V or W need to finish that process by the close of business ...
Nov 27, 2023 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
Community invited to Emporia State esports open house, ribbon-cutting ceremony
College sports has developed a new wing at Emporia State, and the community is encouraged to attend an open house to that end this week. Emporia State's new esports team will have a community meet-and...
Nov 27, 2023 Emporia State University screenshot.
Emporia's 45th annual Christmas Parade coming Tuesday night
Downtown Emporia will be one festive place for the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce's 45th annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday. President and CEO Jeanine McKenna says the theme this year has generated ...
Nov 27, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Woman listed briefly as missing near Peter Pan Park found
A woman listed as missing late last week has been found. Local authorities were searching for Mary Ilene Watt, who was listed as missing Friday afternoon after she had last been seen near Peter Pan Pa...
Nov 27, 2023 Mary Watt. Lyon County photo.
WEATHER: Travel conditions getting back to normal areawide
Street and highway travel conditions are improving gradually across the KVOE listening area. In Emporia, major arterials are virtually clear. Collector streets, the more well-used residential streets,...
Nov 25, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Local businesses kickoff Holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday
With Black Friday in the rearview mirror, local shoppers turned their attention to local storefronts for Small Business Saturday. There were deals aplenty in and around Emporia, especially along Comme...
Nov 25, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UPDATE: Abducted child located safe
A missing child has been found safe following the issuance of a statewide Amber Alert Friday. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says three-year-old Paisley Grace Thompson was located safe in Butler C...
Nov 24, 2023 Residents are asked to be on the look out for 3-year-old Paisley Thompson. 3'4" tall, blue eyes and blonde hair.
KBI Image.
Emporia High Boys Wrestling hosting annual Taco Supper Tuesday night
Before picking out their perfect viewing spot for the 45th annual Christmas Parade, residents are invited to stop by First United Methodist Church to pick up dinner. The Emporia High School Boys wrest...
Nov 24, 2023 Facebook Screenshot Image.
