Category Archives: News
Signal work underway on Industrial Road
There is some traffic signal work underway in west Emporia. City crews are working on both signals and controllers along much of Industrial Road, including the intersections at Interstate 35, 18th and...
Oct 06, 2023 City of Emporia graphic.
Mechanic Street parking lot reconstruction project to begin next week as work continues on US Highway 50 and Peyton Street
Yet another major city project is expected to begin next week. The city of Emporia is set to begin early construction processes for city parking lots in the 600 and 700 blocks of Mechanic Street. The ...
Oct 06, 2023 City of Emporia map.
Splash pad season ending Monday
Emporia's splash pad season is coming to an end. The city says the splash pad at Peter Pan Park will close for the season Monday. The closure comes shortly after frosty conditions are expected areawid...
Oct 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Chase County Courthouse 150th anniversary celebration begins Friday afternoon
A year's worth of planning has led to a celebration 150 years in the making. Chase County officially begins its sesquicentennial celebration of its courthouse with a parade on Broadway at 2 pm. Chase ...
Oct 06, 2023 Chase County Courthouse. KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Frost advisory areawide early Saturday; Halls Summit transmitter issues appear resolved
It appears the first frost of the season could well be here this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for all area counties from 3-9 am Saturday. Overnight lows at the Emp...
Oct 06, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Kansas Interfaith Action beginning panel series on White Christian Nationalism with Sunday stop in Emporia
Kansas Interfaith Action is beginning a conversation about a trend involving religion and politics with an event in Emporia this weekend. Panel discussions Sunday at Emporia's First United Methodist C...
Oct 05, 2023 Kansas Interfaith Action graphic.
Drive-thru flu shot clinics approaching for CareArc
CareArc's annual drive-thru flu shot clinic in Emporia is coming Friday. The clinic goes from 7:30 am to 4 pm at CareArc, 420 West 15th. Insurance cards or $30, payable by cash or check, are needed fo...
Oct 05, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Emporia Animal Shelter hosting $5 rabies vaccine clinic Saturday
Pet owners looking to get their pets vaccinated against rabies are invited to come out to the Emporia Animal Shelter this weekend. The shelter, in partnership with the K-State Mobile Vet Program, will...
Oct 05, 2023 Humane Society of the Flint Hills Image.
Sacred Heart 50th annual Mexican Supper coming Friday
For the 50th time, Sacred Heart Catholic School invites the entire community to dinner. The 50th annual Sacred Heart Mexican Supper is taking place Friday night from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Starting in 1973 ...
Oct 05, 2023 Sacred Heart School Photo.
Front Porch Music Fest returns for third installment Saturday afternoon
For the third year, central Emporia will be full of music thanks to the return of a unique music festival. The Front Porch Music Fest will take place Saturday at 11th and Neosho Street from 1 pm to 9 ...
Oct 05, 2023 Front Porch Music Fest Image
