Category Archives: News
Reward announced as Hornets Pointe complex fire investigation from 2021 continues
Almost four years to the day after fire destroyed an apartment complex near the Emporia State University campus, the incident is back in the headlines. The Hornets Pointe complex at 1325 Merchant was ...
Dec 11, 2025 An investigation continues into the fire that destroyed the Hornets Pointe apartment complex in December 2021. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Baker's goal as new ESU president: 'Come together as one Emporia State'
Emporia State University's new president has a lot of experience at the regional public university level -- and some familiarity with ESU. At a special on-campus meeting Thursday, the Kansas Board of ...
Dec 11, 2025 Emporia State President Matthew Baker (left) meets with members of the campus and community shortly after the Kansas Board of Regents named him as the university's new leader. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Fire responds to car fire, two gas leaks Wednesday
Emporia Fire responded to two gas leaks and a vehicle fire Wednesday. Gas leaks were reported in the 1000 block of East 12th and the alley in the 200 block of Union. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan ...
Dec 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Holiday concerts coming soon at Emporia Granada Theatre
The holidays wouldn't be the same without music, and there's lots of live music to go around the next few days. The Emporia Arts Council has limited seats available for Home Free's return to the Empor...
Dec 11, 2025 Emporia Granada Theatre photo.
Allen's Hometown Christmas coming Friday
The town of Allen will have you in the Christmas spirit with its annual holiday festival. Hometown Christmas takes over the community Friday afternoon and evening. Organizer Janet Bathurst says there ...
Dec 11, 2025 Courtesy graphic.
Latest traffic adjustment for Southeast Transmission waterline project announced
Emporia's Southeast Transmission waterline replacement project is advancing. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says Neosho Street will be closed for about three weeks immediately south of ...
Dec 11, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Midwest Health acquires Vintage Park in Osage City, 14 other assisted living facilities
The Kansas-based senior care company Midwest Health has acquired 15 assisted-living facilities across the state, including one in Osage County. Midwest Health now oversees operations for what had been...
Dec 11, 2025 Midwest Health logo.
District staff and families request USD 253 Board to 'Support maintaining' childcare program as cost containment work continues
As USD 253 Emporia's cost containment team continues its work to narrow down areas where cost savings can be captured, district staff and their families made a request of USD 253 Board members Wednesd...
Dec 10, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Regents to vote on next ESU president Thursday
The Kansas Board of Regents is coming to Emporia to select a new president for Emporia State University on Thursday. Board members will officially meet at 10 am at the Memorial Union Webb Hall. The pu...
Dec 10, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Del5ive LLC new owners of former L&L Pets location
The new owners of the former L&L Pets store in downtown Emporia had plans to remain anonymous. Online records aren't allowing that. Del5ive LLC is listed on Lyon County records as the new owner. Plans...
Dec 10, 2025 L&L Pets photo.
