Mike's Attic closing at end of May
Another retail location in downtown Emporia is closing its doors. Mikes' Attic has announced it will close at the end of the month after 6.5 years of offering antiques, collectibles and records among other items. Owners Mike McDougald, Mike Mertens and Mike Morgan thanked the "amazing dealers, customers and friend...
May 11, 2024
AURORA: Viewing opportunities disappearing after spectacular show Friday night
It appears our best chances for seeing the northern lights are fading, and the regional weather forecast isn't helping. The Space Weather Prediction Center says geomagnetic storm activity, the reason behind the aurora borealis, is waning Monday into early Tuesday. There will be periods of stronger geomagnetic storm con...
May 11, 2024
Procession across Emporia held for firefighter battling cancer
Members of the Emporia Fire Department held a short procession across town Friday, honoring one of their own. The procession went from downtown to Station 2 as firefighters gave their support to a fellow firefighter who has been battling cancer for about a year. Emporia Fire says the firefighter has, unfortunately, tra...
May 11, 2024
USD 252 Board approves deadline extension for Olpe Fitness Park fundraising goal as part of regular meeting Wednesday
Organizers of the Olpe Fitness Park Project are inching closer and closer to their $2.5 million fundraising goal. Now they will have more time to hit it following the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education meeting from this past Wednesday. As part of their agenda, board members approved a deadline extension fo...
May 10, 2024
Local business owners offer advice to finding the 'perfect gift' for Mother's Day
With Mother's Day coming Sunday, many individuals are likely still looking for the perfect gift for the mothers in their lives. With that in mind, several local business owners recently spoke with KVOE News and offered their ideas for the perfect gift. Emporia Floral Owner Allison Hall says you can never go wrong with ...
May 10, 2024
Emporia Main Street staff attend Main Street Now Conference
Emporia Main Street is continuing to see what other Main Street organizations are doing across the United States with an eye towards more community enhancements locally. Staff members attended the Main Street Now Conference this past week in Birmingham, Alabama, presenting and gathering information to continue to make ...
May 10, 2024
Man arrested after Tuesday incident in east Emporia now charged
One person has been charged in connection with an incident in east Emporia from Tuesday morning. Emanul Cornejo has been charged with aggravated battery, knowingly causing great bodily harm or disfigurement, with an alternate aggravated battery count for recklessly causing great bodily harm or disfigurement. Cornejo is...
May 10, 2024
Emporia State changes food vendors
There's a new era coming for many Emporia State students with graduation activities this weekend. There's a new era coming for ESU as a whole this weekend, but for an entirely different reason. Emporia State has a new food service vendor, replacing longtime vendor Sodexho with Fresh Ideas. Memorial Union Director Carme...
May 10, 2024
Stamp Out Hunger Drive set for Saturday
The Salvation Army of Emporia's pantry shelves are starting to get bare and there's an opportunity where community members can help fill it back up. Stamp Out Hunger by the National Letter Carriers Association is set for Saturday. Salvation Army Capt. Mylie Hadden says the drive comes at an important time of the year. ...
May 10, 2024
National Weather Service confirms small tornadoes in Coffey County from Monday
Monday's severe weather setup didn't lead to a lot of actual severe weather areawide, but the National Weather Service says there were actually two brief tornado touchdowns. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad Omitt says there were some reports of damage in Coffey County that didn't resemble straight-line winds. Af...
May 10, 2024