Category Archives: News
Small waterline breaks in southeast Emporia
A small waterline has apparently failed in a southeast Emporia neighborhood. Public Works staffers were called out to the intersection of South Cottonwood and Norton on Sunday morning. Early indicatio...
Dec 14, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
California resident hurt in Turnpike crash Friday
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a California resident was hurt in a crash in Osage County on Friday. The wreck happened shortly before noon at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 160.4 northbound, 33 miles nor...
Dec 14, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Nobody hurt, little damage reported after small fire in central Emporia on Sunday
Emporia Fire responded to a small fire Sunday morning. Crews headed to 1120 Chestnut shortly after 8:15 am after reports of sparks coming out of the floor of a house. The fire was largely out when cre...
Dec 14, 2025 Emporia firefighters investigate a small house fire Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Inaugural Claus for a Cause raises over $200 to support Raices Hispanas dance group Saturday
Togetherness is one of the core themes of the holiday season and several community organizations came together Saturday to support a group which promotes entertainment and culture all in one. The inau...
Dec 13, 2025
Strong turnout from local residents for 42nd annual Neighborhood Toy Drive Saturday
For the 42nd consecutive year, residents of Delane, Diane, Darlene, Arrowhead and Hillcrest Drives welcomed residents to their neighborhood to ensure everyone, regardless of means or situation, can lo...
Dec 13, 2025 Santa Claus greets visitors to the 42nd annual Neighborhood Toy Drive. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Over 500 students receive degrees during Emporia State winter commencement Friday and Saturday
More than 500 students from Emporia State University can now call themselves graduates. Winter commencement activities took place at ESU inside Emporia's White Auditorium, with graduate activities sch...
Dec 13, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Civil servants and service clubs man kettles Saturday with annual Badges United and Lions Club efforts
The Salvation Army of Emporia's Red Kettle Campaign saw several individuals dedicated to community service manning the kettles Saturday. Starting things off in the morning hours were local law enforce...
Dec 13, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
'Heaven's rejoicing:' Wreaths Across America organizers marvel at turnout and support shown for 2025 event Saturday
In just three years, Emporia's Wreaths Across America has accomplished what organizers say often takes events of their size 10 years to do: achieve 100 percent coverage of veteran graves. This was an ...
Dec 13, 2025 Wreaths Across America lead organizer Scott Burenheide explains the proper way to place wreaths on veteran graves. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Home damaged following second structure fire in Emporia Friday; Cause determined to be electrical issue
Shortly after quelling a multi-structure fire in east Emporia Friday afternoon, local firefighters found themselves on the scene of a second structure fire Friday evening. According to Emporia Fire Ba...
Dec 13, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Three structures, including two dwellings, damaged by fire at Emporia Estates Friday afternoon
Two mobile homes and a shed were damaged by fire in east Emporia Friday afternoon. Emporia Fire, Olpe Fire and the Emporia Police Department were called to 1302 East Street, Emporia Estates, lot 46 1/...
Dec 12, 2025 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
