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Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:00 am
8th annual Front Porch Jam Series begins Friday with concert benefiting the Emporia Senior Center - KVOE
8th annual Front Porch Jam Series begins Friday with concert benefiting the Emporia Senior Center KVOE
Published on 18 June 2025 | 12:05 am
Bill Nienstedt back as Emporia High girls basketball coach after more than a decade - WIBW
Bill Nienstedt back as Emporia High girls basketball coach after more than a decade WIBW
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:08 pm
Hornet Volleyball Releases 2025 Schedule - Emporia State University Athletics
Hornet Volleyball Releases 2025 Schedule Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:59 pm
City Commission to consider annexation and rezoning of Cedarbrook Meadows development - Emporia Gazette
City Commission to consider annexation and rezoning of Cedarbrook Meadows development Emporia Gazette
Published on 17 June 2025 | 6:23 pm
Tie-Dye Fun at the Emporia Public Library - Emporia Gazette
Tie-Dye Fun at the Emporia Public Library Emporia Gazette
Published on 17 June 2025 | 4:23 pm
Emporia Public Library holds annual Worm Races - Emporia Gazette
Emporia Public Library holds annual Worm Races Emporia Gazette
Published on 17 June 2025 | 4:01 pm
Final ESU Summer Theatre Show Is Rock Musical - Emporia Gazette
Final ESU Summer Theatre Show Is Rock Musical Emporia Gazette
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:55 pm
Stormont Vail final plat, DeBauge Complex grant, snow removal among agenda topics for Emporia City Commission - KVOE
Published on 17 June 2025 | 12:29 pm
Emporia Recreation Commission discuss future of USD 253 after-school care program - Emporia Gazette
Emporia Recreation Commission discuss future of USD 253 after-school care program Emporia Gazette
Published on 17 June 2025 | 2:10 am
Water main break reported in central Emporia - KVOE
Water main break reported in central Emporia KVOE
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:33 am
CDBG funding, after school programming and more among items discussed but not acted upon during monthly Emporia Recreation Commission meeting Monday evening - KVOE
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:29 am
Best of the best in education now in Emporia for 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame induction week activities - KVOE
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:03 pm
With nearly 50 new players, Emporia State football figuring things out during summer - WIBW
With nearly 50 new players, Emporia State football figuring things out during summer WIBW
Published on 16 June 2025 | 10:58 pm
With nearly 50 new players, Emporia State Football figuring things out during summer - WIBW
With nearly 50 new players, Emporia State Football figuring things out during summer WIBW
Published on 16 June 2025 | 6:57 pm
Mike Torres steps into the role of Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow President - Emporia Gazette
Mike Torres steps into the role of Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow President Emporia Gazette
Published on 16 June 2025 | 6:39 pm
City Board of Zoning Appeals to consider rezoning Industrial Park IV to city code - Emporia Gazette
City Board of Zoning Appeals to consider rezoning Industrial Park IV to city code Emporia Gazette
Published on 16 June 2025 | 3:34 pm
Emporia Pride Parade, Pride Fest and Drag Show Scheduled - Emporia Gazette
Emporia Pride Parade, Pride Fest and Drag Show Scheduled Emporia Gazette
Published on 16 June 2025 | 1:01 pm
Unveiling of newly rejuvenated flag retirement drop box culminates Flag Day activities in Emporia Saturday - KVOE
Published on 15 June 2025 | 12:22 pm
Emporia man charged with exploitation, aggravated indecent liberties, trading in child sex abuse materials - KVOE
Published on 15 June 2025 | 12:21 pm
Young Cast Dazzles in WeAct production of "The Princess's New Clothes" - Emporia Gazette
Young Cast Dazzles in WeAct production of "The Princess's New Clothes" Emporia Gazette
Published on 14 June 2025 | 10:56 pm
Flag Day Ceremony held at All Veterans Memorial Park - Emporia Gazette
Flag Day Ceremony held at All Veterans Memorial Park Emporia Gazette
Published on 14 June 2025 | 9:51 pm
Konrade named to KABC First-Team 1A/2A - Emporia Gazette
Konrade named to KABC First-Team 1A/2A Emporia Gazette
Published on 14 June 2025 | 9:27 pm
‘No Kings’ protest draws hundreds to Fremont Park - Emporia Gazette
‘No Kings’ protest draws hundreds to Fremont Park Emporia Gazette
Published on 14 June 2025 | 8:43 pm
Emporia Public Library opens new book locker in Peter Pan Park in an effort - KVOE
Emporia Public Library opens new book locker in Peter Pan Park in an effort KVOE
Published on 12 June 2025 | 11:17 pm
Downtown building receives $50,000 grant towards creation of eight new apartment units - Emporia Gazette
Downtown building receives $50,000 grant towards creation of eight new apartment units Emporia Gazette
Published on 12 June 2025 | 9:26 pm
23-year-old Florida woman’s remains found in Emporia - WRIC ABC 8News
23-year-old Florida woman’s remains found in Emporia WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 12 June 2025 | 8:27 pm
Police: Florida woman’s remains found in Emporia - WWBT
Police: Florida woman’s remains found in Emporia WWBT
Published on 12 June 2025 | 6:09 pm
Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas gives USD 253 60 day notice of Emporia program closure - Emporia Gazette
Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas gives USD 253 60 day notice of Emporia program closure Emporia Gazette
Published on 12 June 2025 | 3:01 pm
Emporia No Kings rally set for Saturday afternoon - KVOE
Emporia No Kings rally set for Saturday afternoon KVOE
Published on 11 June 2025 | 1:40 pm
Emporia Chamber President & CEO Jeanine McKenna Leaving Position After 25 Years of Service - Emporia Gazette
Emporia Chamber President & CEO Jeanine McKenna Leaving Position After 25 Years of Service Emporia Gazette
Published on 11 June 2025 | 1:57 am
Tested: The Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger helped optimize my charge speeds at home [Video] - Electrek
Tested: The Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger helped optimize my charge speeds at home [Video] Electrek
Published on 10 June 2025 | 6:17 pm
Human remains found near Virginia Walmart; police 'actively processing' scene - WTVR.com
Human remains found near Virginia Walmart; police 'actively processing' scene WTVR.com
Published on 8 June 2025 | 12:58 am
Emporia Police investigate human remains found near intersection - WRIC ABC 8News
Emporia Police investigate human remains found near intersection WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
11 Emporia State Softball Players Earn MIAA Academic Honors - Emporia State University Athletics
11 Emporia State Softball Players Earn MIAA Academic Honors Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:10 pm
MIAA High Six Emporia State Track & Field Men Named MIAA Scholar-Athletes - Emporia State University Athletics
MIAA High Six Emporia State Track & Field Men Named MIAA Scholar-Athletes Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Summer Camps Offered at Emporia State - Emporia Gazette
Summer Camps Offered at Emporia State Emporia Gazette
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Five from Emporia State Baseball Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors - Emporia State University Athletics
Five from Emporia State Baseball Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State's Tyler Kahmann Wins MIAA Ken B. Jones Award - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State's Tyler Kahmann Wins MIAA Ken B. Jones Award Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia Murder Suspect faces Second-Degree Murder Charge - Emporia Gazette
Emporia Murder Suspect faces Second-Degree Murder Charge Emporia Gazette
Published on 28 May 2025 | 4:17 pm
USTFCCCA Awards Nine All-American Honors to Emporia State Track & Field - Emporia State University Athletics
USTFCCCA Awards Nine All-American Honors to Emporia State Track & Field Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Confrontation led to Saturday night homicide in Emporia, officials say - WIBW
Confrontation led to Saturday night homicide in Emporia, officials say WIBW
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State #15 in Final Helper Helper Community Service National Rankings - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State #15 in Final Helper Helper Community Service National Rankings Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Arrest Memorial Day Weekend Emporia homicide investigation - KWCH
Arrest Memorial Day Weekend Emporia homicide investigation KWCH
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Confrontation led to Saturday night homicide in Emporia, officials say - WIBW
Confrontation led to Saturday night homicide in Emporia, officials say WIBW
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man arrested following apparent weekend homicide in Emporia, report says - WIBW
Man arrested following apparent weekend homicide in Emporia, report says WIBW
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple accidents in and around Emporia keep emergency crews busy through Memorial Day morning - KVOE
Multiple accidents in and around Emporia keep emergency crews busy through Memorial Day morning KVOE
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
WEATHER: New flood warning times for Cottonwood at Emporia, Neosho at Neosho Rapids as Lyon County Highway Department updates road closures - KVOE
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Topekan injured in Monday rollover crash along Kansas Turnpike near Emporia - WIBW
Topekan injured in Monday rollover crash along Kansas Turnpike near Emporia WIBW
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Perez-Ricardo arrested for suspected murder after apparent homicide in Emporia - KVOE
Perez-Ricardo arrested for suspected murder after apparent homicide in Emporia KVOE
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Six All-Americans for Emporia State on Final Day of NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships - Emporia State University Athletics
Six All-Americans for Emporia State on Final Day of NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Another School Record and a Top Ten Finish for Emporia State Track on Friday at NCAA Championships - Emporia State University Athletics
Another School Record and a Top Ten Finish for Emporia State Track on Friday at NCAA Championships Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Two School Records for Emporia State on Thursday at NCAA Outdoor Championships - Emporia State University Athletics
Two School Records for Emporia State on Thursday at NCAA Outdoor Championships Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia woman charged with animal neglect after PETA finds malnourished puppy - WRIC ABC 8News
Emporia woman charged with animal neglect after PETA finds malnourished puppy WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
80-year-old Emporia man dead after logs go through windshield in Greensville crash - WRIC ABC 8News
80-year-old Emporia man dead after logs go through windshield in Greensville crash WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia Police Arrest Eight in Identity Theft/Fraud Ring - Emporia Gazette
Emporia Police Arrest Eight in Identity Theft/Fraud Ring Emporia Gazette
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
More Details Emerge As Court Proceedings Begin Following Drug Bust In Emporia - Emporia Gazette
More Details Emerge As Court Proceedings Begin Following Drug Bust In Emporia Emporia Gazette
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:49 pm
Emporia State University general counsel to step down in wake of anti-tenure lobbying - Kansas Reflector
Emporia State University general counsel to step down in wake of anti-tenure lobbying Kansas Reflector
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Daniel Goodman Named Head Football Coach at Emporia High School - Emporia Gazette
Daniel Goodman Named Head Football Coach at Emporia High School Emporia Gazette
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
DRUG BUST: Wagaman, Sanchez detained until trial as court processes begin - KVOE
DRUG BUST: Wagaman, Sanchez detained until trial as court processes begin KVOE
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State Track & Field Sending Largest Group to NCAA Championships Since 2017 - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State Track & Field Sending Largest Group to NCAA Championships Since 2017 Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Billeter Announces 2025-26 Emporia State Men's Basketball Recruiting Class - Emporia State University Athletics
Billeter Announces 2025-26 Emporia State Men's Basketball Recruiting Class Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Interstate accident shuts down I-35 near Emporia - WIBW
Interstate accident shuts down I-35 near Emporia WIBW
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
School Record Caps Final Event of Regular Season for Emporia State Track & Field - Emporia State University Athletics
School Record Caps Final Event of Regular Season for Emporia State Track & Field Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Charter bus headed to Emporia had liquid meth instead of passengers - KSN-TV
Charter bus headed to Emporia had liquid meth instead of passengers KSN-TV
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Six people arrested in Emporia drug smuggling operation - KSNT 27 News
Six people arrested in Emporia drug smuggling operation KSNT 27 News
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia job fair offers hope after sudden closure of Georgia-Pacific plywood mill - WRIC ABC 8News
Emporia job fair offers hope after sudden closure of Georgia-Pacific plywood mill WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Georgia-Pacific to host job fair in Emporia after closing plywood plant - WTVR.com
Georgia-Pacific to host job fair in Emporia after closing plywood plant WTVR.com
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State Baseball Falls to Missouri Southern in MIAA Opener - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State Baseball Falls to Missouri Southern in MIAA Opener Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
550 workers ‘blindsided’ as Georgia-Pacific shuts down Emporia plywood plant - WRIC ABC 8News
550 workers ‘blindsided’ as Georgia-Pacific shuts down Emporia plywood plant WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Emporia announces streets set for repair during 2025 Street Rehab Project - Emporia Gazette
City of Emporia announces streets set for repair during 2025 Street Rehab Project Emporia Gazette
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
KBI, federal agents in Emporia during narcotics investigation - KVOE
KBI, federal agents in Emporia during narcotics investigation KVOE
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Reid Harelson's Individual Championship Highlight's Sunday For Emporia State Track & Field - Emporia State University Athletics
Reid Harelson's Individual Championship Highlight's Sunday For Emporia State Track & Field Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Over 550 employees jobless after Georgia-Pacific announces closure of Emporia plant - WRIC ABC 8News
Over 550 employees jobless after Georgia-Pacific announces closure of Emporia plant WRIC ABC 8News
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
David Spafford Announces Retirement From Emporia State Athletics - Emporia State University Athletics
David Spafford Announces Retirement From Emporia State Athletics Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State Softball Opens MIAA Tournament at Fort Hays State - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State Softball Opens MIAA Tournament at Fort Hays State Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State Begins MIAA-GAC Tournament Play With Ouachita Baptist - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State Begins MIAA-GAC Tournament Play With Ouachita Baptist Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Baumwart Named New Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Emporia Middle School for the 2025-26 school year - Emporia Gazette
Baumwart Named New Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Emporia Middle School for the 2025-26 school year Emporia Gazette
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
City Commissioners discuss future of the Emporia Visitors Bureau contract - Emporia Gazette
City Commissioners discuss future of the Emporia Visitors Bureau contract Emporia Gazette
Published on 17 April 2025 | 2:39 pm
FIRST SNAP: Hornet Football Spring Scrimmage on Friday Night - Emporia State University Athletics
FIRST SNAP: Hornet Football Spring Scrimmage on Friday Night Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State Names MJ Baker Next Lady Hornet Basketball Coach - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State Names MJ Baker Next Lady Hornet Basketball Coach Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New QuikTrip store taking shape in Emporia - WIBW
New QuikTrip store taking shape in Emporia WIBW
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
McGehee named superintendent of Emporia Public Schools - WIBW
McGehee named superintendent of Emporia Public Schools WIBW
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State women finish second, men third at Midwest Classic - Emporia State University Athletics
Emporia State women finish second, men third at Midwest Classic Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pack the Park Set for April 12 - Emporia State University Athletics
Pack the Park Set for April 12 Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Midwest Classic Up Next For Emporia State Track & Field - Emporia State University Athletics
Midwest Classic Up Next For Emporia State Track & Field Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Friends of Emporia Library book sale starts Friday - WIBW
Friends of Emporia Library book sale starts Friday WIBW
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia non-profit selling top-dollar Easter eggs to support Downtown - WIBW
Emporia non-profit selling top-dollar Easter eggs to support Downtown WIBW
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
FIRST SNAP: Hornets Spring Football Scrimmage Set for April 18 - Emporia State University Athletics
FIRST SNAP: Hornets Spring Football Scrimmage Set for April 18 Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
ESU Relays Starts the Outdoor Season for Emporia State Track & Field - Emporia State University Athletics
ESU Relays Starts the Outdoor Season for Emporia State Track & Field Emporia State University Athletics
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State University president defends cuts, firings in bid to recast higher education culture - Kansas Reflector
Emporia State University president defends cuts, firings in bid to recast higher education culture Kansas Reflector
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Emporia State University faculty express no confidence in general counsel who opposes tenure rights - Kansas Reflector
Emporia State University faculty express no confidence in general counsel who opposes tenure rights Kansas Reflector
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Emporia stepping up for workers impacted by Tyson Foods plant closure - KWCH
City of Emporia stepping up for workers impacted by Tyson Foods plant closure KWCH
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Morgan Advanced Materials to shutter Thermal Ceramics Emporia plant by July - Emporia Gazette
Morgan Advanced Materials to shutter Thermal Ceramics Emporia plant by July Emporia Gazette
Published on 16 January 2025 | 4:31 pm
Emporia set to lose another major factory - WIBW
Emporia set to lose another major factory WIBW
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Emporia State University president faults tech college for competition, envisions hostile takeover - Kansas Reflector
Emporia State University president faults tech college for competition, envisions hostile takeover Kansas Reflector
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Emporia State broke the law to hide records from public. It only took 18 months to find out. - Kansas Reflector
Emporia State broke the law to hide records from public. It only took 18 months to find out. Kansas Reflector
Published on 18 November 2024 | 8:00 am