The Kansas Turnpike Authority's Emporia service area is due for a refresh, and the KTA has announced plans to that end. Plans are to demolish and rebuild the facility at mile marker 132, five miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate. On Monday, the KTA announced Tessere of Wichita as the architect, Dondlinger & Sons...

B&B Theatres is leaving Emporia's Flinthills Mall next week, but movies will still be a core component of mall offerings to the public. B&B Theatres says its operations of the Emporia Cinema 8 are shifting to Golden Ticket Cinemas effective June 15. B&B will operate the theater through Sunday evening, sayin...

The Emporia Public Library has a busy day ahead Tuesday. The Library will start off the morning hours by kicking off its Tuesday's in the Park series in Peter Pan Park at 10 am. Library Director Pauline Stacchini says the mornings will be jampacked with food, fun and so much more. These activities are just a pair of th...

Emporia State University's Peterson Planetarium has a broad spectrum of presentations ahead for the summer season starting Tuesday. The planetarium will be offering showings of "Origins of Life." Planetarium Director Mark Brown says the presentation covers a range of "profound life science questions"...

The following alerts affect counties in the KVOE listening area: *Flood warning: Morris, Wabaunsee counties until noon. Warning reflects 2-6 inches of rain *Heat advisory: Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties from 12-9 pm *Heat advisory: Chase and Greenwood counties from 1-7 pm 7:25 am Tuesday: Storms gen...

Emporia State soccer coach Jane Grimley-Gunn has added Josue Rivas to her coaching staff as she begins her third season with the Lady Hornets. Rivas joins the Black & Gold after coaching at Sporting Nebraska where he coached multiple teams in their girls academy. He previously spent five years on the staff at Cre...

Emporia High School is searching for a new leader for its softball program. On Wednesday, the school announced the resignation of Head Softball Coach Tom McClure, who spent the last three seasons leading the Lady Spartans. In a press release issued by the athletic department, McClure noted that his decision to step awa...

The Council Grove baseball team put a massive stamp on the 2026 KABC 3A All-State selections, leading the area with an impressive five players earning postseason recognition, alongside a major coaching honor. Headlining the first-team honors for the Braves were senior third baseman Maxton Villobos, junior outfielder Br...

The 2026 Flint Hills League Softball All-League teams have been announced, with Osage City and Chase County leading the way with multiple selections across the league's top honors. First Team Osage City senior pitcher Peyton Pitts was named a unanimous First Team selection after dominating in the circle throughout the ...

The 2026 Flint Hills League All-League baseball teams have been announced, with Council Grove, Chase County, Osage City, and Lyndon well represented across the First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention selections. Council Grove and Chase County led the way on the First Team. Council Grove senior infielder Maxton V...