10+ hour, 9+ min ago   (224+ words) Before talking with around 400 people at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Sunday, renowned journalist Bill Kurtis spoke with KVOE News about his career in front of and behind the camera. Chuck Samples/KVOE News. Over the course of a 6-decade-long…...

21+ hour, 59+ min ago   (197+ words) It’s not fully open to the public, but the One9 and 5R travel plaza complex in far west Emporia is opening in stages. Both sides of the complex — the One9 portion for semis and other heavy trucks on the north side, 5R on the…...

23+ hour, 9+ min ago   (102+ words) KVOE A traffic stop last week led to the arrest of a Topeka man in Osage County on suspicion of drug distribution. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 66-year-old Marvin McWhorter happened Thursday night near 173rd and Shawnee…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (297+ words) Emporia Planning Commissioners had a pair of items before them during their monthly meeting Tuesday, with one coming back for more discussion and another receiving no recommendation. In attendance for Tuesday’s meeting were representatives of Newman, including CEO Cathy Pimple,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (182+ words) kvoe.com Since a major refresh of the Kansas Turnpike’s Emporia service exit was announced earlier this summer, the general timeline has been 15-18 months. The Turnpike Authority outlined a firmer time frame Thursday. Foundation walls and footing construction will take…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (193+ words) Emporia High Spartans logo. The Emporia High defense made a statement in the season opener Friday night, scoring three touchdowns as the Spartans dominated Wichita North 67-0 at Wichita Northwest High School. Emporia’s defense set the tone from the opening whistle,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (334+ words) By the end of the year, the east-side seating for Welch Stadium will be brought down to the ground. Emporia State University Athletics Director Steve Rodecap had an update on KVOE’s Morning Show on Friday after the university said the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (636+ words) Public comment returned to the Emporia City Commission’s regular slate of meetings Wednesday as commissioners convened in person for the first time since July 22. Smith, in an interview with KVOE News, stated she could have chosen different words, but added…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (196+ words) KVOE Public comment returns to the meeting slate as Emporia city commissioners meet in person Wednesday. The City Commission and Planning Commission meetings were held without public comment availability after a series of threats to commissioners and city staff that…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (147+ words) Blistering heat hasn’t been as humid as prior heat waves earlier this summer, but it is enough of a health concern this week that it has prompted several schedule adjustments for area athletic teams. Matt Burhle works with Emporia State…...