Category Archives: News
Emporia receives $250,000 grant for renovations to former Gazette building
Emporia has secured a $250,000 federal grant as part of a downtown revitalization effort. The grant comes through the Commercial Rehabilitation program and involves a significant renovation of the for...
Aug 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Move-in process begins at Emporia State University
Classes begin Monday at Emporia State University, but the rest of the week will see a dramatic increase in activity on campus as students move in. The new student move-in process begins Wednesday and ...
Aug 16, 2023 Schallenkamp Hall was busy for the first day of move-in activities for students new to Emporia State. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's Ninth and West now may be closed through next week as extensive water main repair project continues
The scope of repairs at Emporia's Ninth and West intersection continues to expand after a water main break last week. The intersection has been closed since the break was reported Aug. 8, and the city...
Aug 16, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 staff, building administrators excited for start of classes Wednesday
Not only are students ready to begin the school year. Administrators are as well. On this week's USD 253 Showcase with Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder this week, Emporia High Assistant Principa...
Aug 16, 2023 Students head into Walnut Elementary for the first full day of classes Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
School Night to Join Scouting announced at Emporia elementary schools
With the school year officially underway for USD 253 Emporia students, the Boy Scouts of America Jayhawk Council has announced the schedule for its annual Cub Scout sign-up events. School Night to Joi...
Aug 16, 2023 Boy Scouts logo.
State's 2022 ag exports approach $5.5 billion
Agriculture exports are at high levels for Kansas, judging by the export total announced by Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday. Governor Kelly says the ag export total was nearly $5.5 billion last year, ...
Aug 16, 2023 Kansas Department of Agriculture graphic.
Recent report indicates some progress in state's foster care situation, but concerns persist
The state's beleagured foster care system is making progress in some areas, but not across the board. That was a key takeaway from a report issued recently by the Center for the Study of Social Policy...
Aug 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Scammer still at it; Flinthills Mall continues to warn residents about fraudulent event Facebook page
Flinthills Mall is once again warning local crafters to be mindful of a scammer promoting an event not on the mall's event schedule. A social media page set up by Debbie Elliot has been promoting a cr...
Aug 15, 2023 KVOE News Screenshot Image.
Sex offense charges filed against Alta Vista City Council member
An Alta Vista City Council member has a preliminary hearling later this month on sexual abuse charges. Following his first official appearance in Wabaunsee County District Court last week, Kenenth Sei...
Aug 15, 2023 Kansas Courts photo.
Ignite Emporia encouraging potential residents to learn all they can about community through 'one stop shop' website
Ignite Emporia is promoting its new "one-stop shop" for anyone who is looking to live, learn or play in the city of Emporia. Last fall, Ignite Emporia launched Emporiaopportunity.com which includes a ...
Aug 15, 2023 KVOE News Screenshot Image.
