Category Archives: News
Phase 3 work set to begin soon at Emporia Pavilions
Weather permitting, there should be work to expand the Emporia Pavilions shopping center relatively soon. Developer Spencer Thomson has confirmed to KVOE News plans to start pouring slabs for the next...
Oct 24, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Roles of religion in school, board in accountability and culture among USD 253 Candidate Forum topics
Four of the seven USD 253 school board candidates were on KVOE's final Candidate Forum of this general election cycle Tuesday. KVOE welcomed Linda Forbes, Christy Grant, Art Gutierrez and Sam Tovar, a...
Oct 24, 2023 (From left): Art Gutierrez, Sam Tovar, Christy Grant and Linda Forbes. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
East 12th water tower renovation project continues
Work continues to refurbish the East 12th Avenue water tower and return it to service. There have been two main components of the restoration effort, a complete redo of both the interior and exterior....
Oct 24, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
KBI, federal agencies investigating Kansas court system security issues
The security issues affecting the Kansas courts online system are now getting state and federal attention. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says it is working with unspecified federal partners to de...
Oct 24, 2023 Kansas Courts graphic.
WEATHER: Healthy rain totals expected this week; sharply cooler conditions ahead after record high Monday
Tuesday could well be a wet day across the KVOE listening area. And the rest of the area could be wet as well. Showers and embedded storms are expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue periodical...
Oct 23, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Coffey County SRT assists in Garnett barricade situation
Coffey County's Special Response Team assisted counterparts in Anderson County after a barricade situation in Garnett this past weekend. The Coffey County Sheriff's Office says the call came Saturday ...
Oct 23, 2023 Coffey County Sheriff's Office graphic.
KBI investigating allegation against Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office employee
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into allegations of unspecified misconduct against a Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office employee. KBI Communications Director Melissa Underwood says the re...
Oct 23, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation logo.
Underground Utilities repairing water mains at 1000 block of State, 24th and West Ridge
Emporia's Underground Utilities crews have been busy Monday afternoon and evening. Crews responded to a break in the 1000 block of State shortly after 6 pm, following a break at 24th and West View Ter...
Oct 23, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Hydro-excavating work underway at two Emporia locations
The city of Emporia has announced a pair of excavation zones in effect this week. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says city crews will handle some hydro-excavating at 12th and Washington...
Oct 23, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Window closing to participate in USD 253 climate survey
Time is running out for parents and district patrons to take part in the USD 253 climate survey that officially ends at the close of business Tuesday. The survey asks participants to answer questions ...
Oct 23, 2023 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
