Category Archives: News
Pretrial hearing set for Emporia man charged with aggravated human trafficking, aggravated sexual battery, commercial exploitation
A pretrial hearing is coming in mid-April for an Emporia man accused of child sex abuse. Patrick Rosenberg, age 42, waived his preliminary hearing this week and was set for a pretrial hearing April 16...
Feb 05, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Eureka man charged with electronic solicitation
A first appearance has been delayed in a Greenwood County child sex abuse case. Masen Huddleston of Eureka was initially set for a first appearance late last month but that is now set for Feb. 24 in E...
Feb 05, 2026 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Longstanding STEM conference approaching at ESU
Registration is ending soon for parents who want to get their middle school students into a longstanding conference offered by Emporia State University. Enhancing Your Future with Mathematics and Scie...
Feb 05, 2026 Holly Huddleston (left) and Daphne Mayes recently joined KVOE's Morning Show to preview the Enhancing Your Future with Mathematics and Science conference next month. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's House of Morrow named Kansas Emerging Arts Organization of the Year during annual Governor's Arts Awards Monday
Leadership of Emporia's House of Morrow had an exciting trip up to the state capitol recently, as the local non-profit received a major recognition from the state level. At the annual Governor's Arts ...
Feb 04, 2026 Representatives of Emporia's House of Morrow pose for a photo with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly after receiving the 2026 Emerging Arts Organization Award. Photo courtesy of House of Morrow.
Police Chief notes no significant issues related to city's Common Consumption Area (CCA) which has been active for nearly a year now
The city of Emporia's Common Consumption Area (CCA) has been active for nearly a year now and thus far, local law enforcement and city leadership is very pleased with the results. The CCA was enacted ...
Feb 04, 2026 City of Emporia map.
Emporia City Commission sets public hearing for Cedarbrook Meadows RHID status and reviews comprehensive debt analysis during regular meeting slate Wednesday
Emporia's newest housing development could be designated a Reinvestment Incentive District come next month, following the setting of a public hearing date on the matter by Emporia City Commissioners W...
Feb 04, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Registration deadline ahead Thursday for ESU's Founders Day celebration Feb. 13
Founders Day is coming soon for Emporia State University. The official celebration is Feb. 13 at the Memorial Union Webb Hall. On KVOE's Newsmaker segment Wednesday, Foundation Senior Director of Dono...
Feb 04, 2026 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Lyon County storm spotter training session set for March 26
Calendar spring isn't for another six weeks and meteorological spring isn't until March 1, but the National Weather Service Topeka office has set dates and times for its annual storm spotter training ...
Feb 04, 2026 Ashley Bolinger.
City notes milestones with Southeast, Overlander projects
The city of Emporia is noting several milestones with two ongoing infrastructure projects. The Southeast Transmission water main replacement project is now around 60 percent, with over 24,000 feet of ...
Feb 04, 2026 City of Emporia photo.
Lyon County Commission focusing on delinquent taxes, various equipment items Thursday
Delinquent taxes and equipment matters are highlights of the Lyon County Commission meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider a request from County Legal Counselor Molly Priest to pass a resolutio...
Feb 04, 2026 KVOE News file photo .
