A pair of upgrade projects, both in the Lee Beran Recreation Center and rec-center-operated facilities, will see further discussion at a later date. The first item considered and eventually tabled by the Emporia Recreation Commission during their monthly meeting Monday evening was for a turf replacement project at Sode...

The ever-rising cost of fuel has yet to impact turnout at local community events; however, there is another impact we could see if the price at the pump continues to climb. According to Visit Emporia Director Matt Fowler, recent data shows Emporia has yet to see any "Notable change" in turnout for large-scale...

Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods says a recent trip to Japan may be bearing more than one kind of fruit both locally and nationally. At the national level, Woods noted the recent trip was in part to help facilitate the future launch of Main Street Japan, a national Main Street program with a similar mission and...

Supplies are starting to run low at the Salvation Army food pantry. In fact, Captain Mylie Hadden says that's an understatement. Rice, crackers, helper meals and other items are also needed. Hadden has been buying food to keep supplies from going completely bare. She says the pantry has had consistent demand through th...

Emporia State University's Department of Music will host its annual Music Gala Benefit concert Saturday evening, bringing together performers and supporters for an event that helps fund student scholarships. Adrian Hartsough, an Emporia State music professor, joined KVOE's Morning Show Monday to discuss the fundraiser ...

The Emporia State football team has moved up to No. 12 in this week's AFCA Top 25 poll and No. 13 in the D2Football.com media poll following their 19-9 win over Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday. Ferris State was idle and remained No. 1 in the poll followed by Harding, Kutztown, Minnesota State-Mankato and Colorado State-P...

The Emporia and Area Athletes of the Week were announced Monday morning. Brayden Sailer is the EHS Athlete of the Week. The senior scored seven goals across two wins for the Spartans on the pitch. Tyce Ndegwa of Hartford is the Area Athlete of the Week. The QB for the Jaguars threw for 116 yards and four TD's. He add...

The Emporia State soccer team came within 11 seconds of a shutout win in their MIAA opener last Friday. On Sunday they did get the shutout to the finish line blanking Fort Hays State 3-0. ESU outshot the Tigers 17-11 in the match. Avery Zimmerman scored six minutes into the contest and Ella Favot found of the back o...

The #17 Emporia State football team won a defensive struggle 19-9 over Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon at Welch Stadium in Emporia. The Hornets scored two touchdowns from Landon Boss after a Brandon McCary field goal to lead 16-0 in the first quarter. The first was a 50-yard fumble recovery for a score off a Cle...

The Emporia High cross country team delivered a dominant performance at the Baldwin Invitational in Baldwin City, landing five runners in the top 20 across the boys' and girls' divisions. ​Emma Beatty sparked the Lady Spartans' success, charging to an impressive second-place finish overall. Madison Evans joined her i...