The Emporia Recreation Commission will be presenting its plans for new and updated rec facilities to the Emporia City Commission next week in hopes of getting the matter on the November election ballot. But before that time, the ERC is welcoming local residents to a pair of community open houses this week. The ERC will...

Kansas Spanish Speakers is at an "exciting" point in its local infill housing project announced earlier this year. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia last Tuesday, Kansas Spanish Speakers founder Lelan Dains stated the local organization is currently in the "Due diligence process with the Kansas Health Foundation...

Part of a Lyon County road near Kansas Highway 99 is closed into early next week as part of a road project. The Lyon County Highway Department says Road 150 is now closed from Kansas Highway 99 to Road J as work begins to reshape and stabilize the road's base. All Road 150 traffic will have to detour around this constr...

A short-term railroad crossing project is taking place Monday in east Emporia. Lyon County Emergency Communications says the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Whildin will be torn out. The crossing should reopen by 7 pm Monday.

Budgetary matters will highlight a lengthy agenda for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education this week. Board members will review the 2026-27 budget before likely approving two public hearing dates, one for surpassing the revenue neutral rate for the current academic year and one for discussing the budget. Separately, ...

Council Grove Football enters the 2026 season with high expectations after returning 16 starters from last year's 7-3 team. The Braves reached the Class 2A Round of 16 in the first season under head coach Derron Reddick, and with so much experience back, there's optimism that year two can bring an even deeper postseaso...

Waverly football is hoping to take another step forward this fall after finishing 3-6 a season ago. While the record wasn't where the Bulldogs wanted it, head coach Nick Fraenza said the team showed steady improvement as the season progressed and believes that growth can carry into 2026. Waverly opens the 2026 season ...

The NCAA Division II Executive Board has adopted emergency legislation to move DII to an age-based eligibility model beginning with the upcoming 2026-27 season. It comes after the division's Management Council recommended the move in July. The board had previously voted to punt on the move and not take action until 2...

Emporia High soccer will have the opportunity to play on a professional stage this fall. The Spartans have been selected to participate in the MKSN Boys High School Soccer Showcase at Riverside Stadium, the home of KC Current II, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Black and Red will face Republic (Missouri) at 4:30 p.m. on ...

Osage City football enters the 2026 season with high expectations once again after another deep postseason run a year ago. The Indians reached the Class 2A state semifinals in 2025, finishing with a 10-2 record before their season came to an end against Nemaha Central for the third straight year. The Thunder, led by Ka...