Category Archives: News
Court processes set to advance in Missouri child sex abuse case against Emporia man
An Emporia man will have a bond review hearing next week in a case involving charges of child rape, sodomy, enticement and exploitation. Austin Muse returns to court Wednesday. Muse now faces 8 counts...
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Presidential disaster declaration approved for Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee counties after late-April storms
Federal disaster aid is coming to 3 area counties after severe weather this past spring. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has confirmed President Donald Trump has approved the state's request for a federal...
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Independence Day weekend events abound areawide
With this Fourth of July celebrating 250 years of American independence, several area communities are holding special activities. Cottonwood Falls has activities starting at 5 pm Friday. Organizer Cla...
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Don't want a July 4 cookout catastrophe? USDA offers food safety tips
On this Fourth of July weekend, you're asked to make sure your insides don't explode like the fireworks because of poor food safety measures. If you're grilling, USDA food safety expert Meredith Carot...
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KDOT approves bid for K-99 geometric improvements in south Emporia; local company wins highway signage bid
The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced a nearly $2 million bid award for geometric improvements coming for Kansas Highway 99 in south Emporia. Killough Construction of Ottawa bid over $...
Jul 2, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Fog seal work underway for Emporia's annual Street Preservation program
The city of Emporia's annual Street Preservation project is well underway. Currently, several streets are in the final stages of receiving varying sealants. Fourteen street segments are getting a fog ...
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Steambath continues through weekend; isolated severe storms possible Saturday night
Steamy summertime conditions appear to stay locked in place through the Fourth of July and, possibly, into the middle of next week. High temperatures in the low to mid-90s and dewpoints in the low 70s...
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Emporia City Commission pushing back regular meeting scheduled for July 15th one week to July 22; Notable adjustment as meeting is set to see consideration and potential approval of several items related to Flint Hills Digital Campus proposal
Several matters developed in relation to the proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus were scheduled to be considered by July 15th; however, Emporia City Commissioners will now be taking those matters up a...
Jul 1, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
2026 Lunar Ride coming July 18th
The 2026 Lunar Ride is coming up later this month and organizers are encouraging you to mark it on your calendar. The ride will take place on July 18th, offering two distances: a 30-mile and 50-mile r...
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More than 600,000 Kansans projected to travel over course of 4th of July holiday weekend with peak travel time expected to begin Friday afternoon
Despite higher prices at the gas pump, Kansas AAA is still anticipating a sizeable number of travelers for the Fourth of July holiday period. According to AAA Kansas Manager of Public and Government A...
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