USD 253 Board approves closure of Logan Avenue Elementary 6-1 Wednesday; 45 day protest period now underway
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Earth Day Celebration Saturday Morning in Emporia
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Latest News

Franklin County man hurt in Osage County crash
A Franklin County man was hurt in a wreck in eastern Osage County on Tuesday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 30-year-old Caleb Priddy of Pomona crashed on Kansas Highway 68 about a quarter-mile north of Pine Street, or just north of Quenemo, shortly before 10:30 pm. For unknown reasons, Priddy's truck left the hi...
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Prairie Progress schedules community conversation in Emporia on Thursday
A special community engagement session is planned in downtown Emporia on Thursday. Prairie Progress, a nonpartisan group highlighting issues affecting Kansas residents, has a Prairie Talk community conversation at the Emporia Arts Center Davis Theater. The event will feature a panel of community leaders, including: *Dr...
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Legion Post 5 recognized for 2025 Wreaths Across America sponsorship numbers
Emporia's American Legion Post 5 's work with last year's Wreaths Across America campaign didn't go unnoticed. The national Wreaths Across America organization says the Emporia post helped to sponsor over 2,500 wreaths for veterans laid to rest at Maplewood Memorial Lawn this past December -- second in Kansas last year...
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City Manager says it may be time for a shift in economic focus for Emporia as layoffs and business closures continue
During the most recent installment of KVOE's Q&A With Trey Tuesday, City Manager Trey Cocking admitted his heart was "heavy" given the recent economic hit the city took with the announcement that right around 100 Michelin workers were soon to be laid off. Butler and Nadia Quereshi of Kansas WorkforceOne w...
Apr 21, 2026

KVOE's Thomas honored by Rotary Club with Paul Harris Plus One honor
KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas got special recognition from the Rotary Club of Emporia on Tuesday. Club members bestowed the Paul Harris Fellowship -- "plus one" -- as part of their regular meeting. Thomas has been in Emporia for nearly 40 years, and he says this is special coming from the Rotary Club. Rotar...
Apr 21, 2026
Latest Sports

Emporia Baseball Suffers Losses in McPherson
Emporia High baseball went 0-2 at a tournament in McPherson on Tuesday. Emporia opened with a 11-1 loss to McPherson. Chase Harrington got EHS on the board with a solo shot in the first. The Bullpups answered with three in the first, added three more in the third and ended the game off five in the sixth. Caydrick Crouc...
Apr 22, 2026

Lady Spartans Shutout Wichita Classical
Emporia High soccer delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, rolling past Wichita Classical 6-0 in Wichita. The Lady Spartans wasted no time setting the tone. Just 17 minutes into the match, Rylie Mitchell broke through the defense and found the back of the net to give Emporia the early lead. The momentum barely...
Apr 22, 2026

Emporia Softball Drops Both Games in McPherson Tournament
Emporia High softball dropped both games at Grant Sports Complex in McPherson on Tuesday. EHS fell in game one to McPherson 15-0. The Lady Pups scored three in the first and seven in the second in the lopsided win. The Lady Spartans managed just one hit from Alivia Barrett and the defense struggled with five errors. Ba...
Apr 22, 2026

Hornets Outbash Tigers 25-15 to Take Midweek Series
The Emporia State baseball team had their best offensive game of the season on the way to a 25-15 victory over Fort Hays State on Tuesday at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia. It was the most runs for the Hornets since 2017. With the wind blowing out, pitchers struggled to keep the ball down as the teams combined...
Apr 21, 2026

4/21 Area Baseball and Softball Scores
Baseball: Anderson County 22 SLC 9 Council Grove 28 NH 3 Council Grove 15 NH 0 Sedgewick 8 Chase County 5 Chase County 10 Sedgewick 7 Baldwin 11 Osage City 6 Softball: Council Grove 22 NH 1 Council Grove 16 NH 1 West Franklin 15 Lyndon 5 West Franklin 15 Lyndon 2 Osage City 6 Baldwin 1
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