A court hearing is coming next month against a Georgia man accused of drug transport in Morris County. Deputies say a traffic stop in Council Grove late last month led to the discovery of cocaine, marijuana, meth and "a large amount of US currency," all of which were seized. Herbert Herr was charged with dist...

Nobody was hurt after a garage was destroyed by fire at Council Grove City Lake this past Saturday. The Council Grove Police Department says the fire was reported shortly before 5 pm Saturday at Cabin C19. The structure in question, a storage shed, was reported as fully engulfed. Council Grove Fire & Rescue, Morris...

One man faces the potential of formal charges after being arrested this past weekend. Emporia Police officers arrested John Meyers early Saturday on suspicion of attempted aggravated burglary, as well as criminal damage and possession of both methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Additional details have not been released ...

The fourth annual Lolapalooza was the biggest yet for the Street Cats Club of Emporia on Saturday and served as a precursor to great things to come. The fundraiser, supporting the agency's Lola Love Fund, took place in a new location this year as it moved from the green space at 9th and Commercial to Kellogg Circle on ...

Walmart is urging customers to take precautions to reduce their chances of contracting the explosive diarrhea parasite by disposing of certain shredded lettuce products. According to an email from Rachael Simmons of Walmart media relations to KVOE News on Sunday, the superstore has asked that consumers discard the foll...

The Emporia State football team has been selected for three games in the MIAA's 2026 MIAA Football Game of the Week Package. It's the third year of the deal between the conference and 38 the Spot in Kansas City, owned by Scripps News. The package will include 13 MIAA games to TV audiences in the greater Kansas City a...

The Mighty Spartans youth football program has officially extended its registration deadline to July 24th, giving local parents additional time to sign up their athletes for the upcoming season. ​Roster spots are still open for athletes entering the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. To ensure development and health, the prog...

Emporia State women's basketball has added a final piece for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Head coach MJ Baker has added freshman Camilla Sartori from Milan, Italy. She led her team to a runner-up finish at the Italian U19 Nationals in 2025 and helped her team to the Series B playoffs last season. She joins seven pla...

Emporia State athletics has announced home football start times for the 2026 season, including several historic firsts. The home opener is set for 1:00 p.m. on September 12 in Week 3 against Michigan Tech, the latest opening day for the Hornets at Welch Stadium since 2010. Nebraska-Kearney is in town the next week fo...

Six local youth athletes secured top-four finishes at the Sunflower State Games swimming competition Saturday in Topeka at Hummer Sports Park. The team successfully translated their summer technique training into podium results across multiple age groups, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming winter season. ​B...