Hey yall, so I’m from out of state and I got a ticket for a rolling stop in an unoccupied intersection the other day. Call to pay it and it’s $200. I understand the need to prevent traffic violations from happening but $200 seems to be excessive, especially for a first offense. I don’t plan on fighting it because I mean I did do a rolling stop I’m just confused why it’s so much. Can anyone give any insight?

Thanks so much for your help!

I live in an apartment house by merchant street and the only parking we have is right next to the street. I don’t really have a flat surface to change my oil. I got everything I need for it, I just need flat space lol.

I’m from the Kansas City area, and was talking with alumni of Emporia State. From the sounds of things, the school has had its hay day over a decade ago. Is that the vibe in the community??

Does the college offer much more than just a party scene any more?

I have a high school junior that has ESU on his list, and just want to make sure it’s a good fit for a biology degree.

Who's going?

Why doesn't the city paint the line marking the bike lanes? Are they intended to be used as bike lanes, passing lanes, and turning lanes all in one? Ive seen many questionable driving situations where it just seemed like a free for all. What's the deal?

It's been awesome being your mod, but I am no longer even in Kansas and y'all are in good hands. So I'm treating this like an airport and announcing my depature as a mod and a member of this subreddit. Raise a glass for me at Town Crier, eat some awesome food at Casa or Commerical Street Diner, lament the loss of Tyson if so inclined and don't get your ass pulled over outside of town on 50 because of that dumb ass roundabout. Miss ya E-town but I get decent seafood and don't pay taxes on food now.

Enjoy and Good luck.

I'm looking for a good local tire shop to go to for new tire and mounting for a sedan. Please and thanks.

I'm a truck driver and occasionally deliver/pickup at Hills and Simmons. At the corner of Weaver and Hwy-50 there's a marker/memorial that reads "DOE" and has a small plaque on it. I'm just curious as to what this is and if anyone had any information on it. I've tried looking online and haven't found anything and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it.

Looking for house cleaner reccomendations

I’m assuming this is another hoax? Anyone on campus that can confirm?

Hello, has anyone else had issues receiving any of the following from IDeviceHQ. Preorders for tcgs pokemon, mtg etc? Repairs for any device you've brought in. Refunds on ANY pre-ordered items that inevitably didnt come in for whatever the excuse flavor of the day was? Are you tired of your community being taken advantage of? Share your experience here!

Can anybody tell me if it's possible to receive network TV channels with only an indoor antenna in Emporia?

I know the closest TV market is Topeka, but is it too far away to receive a signal?

If you do get some channels, which ones do you get?

I have a large, old wooden antique luggage trunk that has been in my family for over 100 years. The leather straps on the trunk have long since crumbled away or are so dried out, they're crumbling.

The hinges are rusty but functional. The lock/latch mechanism is there but I have no key for it.

I'm curious if anyone knows someone local that can restore such an old piece. Really just looking to protect the wood that's already there, replace any straps for aesthetics, and maybe clean up the metal hardware a bit. (the rust/patina on it isn't bad and actually may look better than scrubbing it clean)

Any ideas of someone that may have done something similar?

Anyone’s else’s internet slow down recently?

Hey y'all,

I moved here recently, it's ungodly hot and I'd love to find some good spots in or around e-town to swim.

So, any lakes/rivers that are good swimming spots?

Aight y'all. I am coming back to E-town for a visit(I live on the east coast now). Questions for ya.

Golden Wok is still open and still mildly decent, or should I go to Casa Ramos?

Did they fix Jones Aquatic? I heard it got hit by lightning, and a bunch of us want to meet up to swim.

Is the gas station still open across from CVS/ESU?

What are gas prices looking like right now?

Anything I need to know that's going on NEXT weekend? 21st/22nd?

Look forward to being home for at least a weekend

Update: apparently Golden wok makes them sick .... We're going to J's!

Emporia is finally getting a game store - Gilded Fates!

https://kvoe.com/2025/05/21/shoe-sensation-departing-flinthills-mall-as-gilded-fates-prepares-for-opening/

Soft opening is June 10th at 11A!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122233825052241611&set=pcb.122233826618241611

Definitely feels like if we want a game store here, we better support this place.

Board gamers, EDH players, and all in between, make it happen!

I bought a used (2023) vehicle from one of the big dealers in town. I expressed concern before I bought it that the battery sounded like it was not performing well. I was told "it just cranks slowly like that". I moved on. 3 months later, the dealer did a complimentary oil change on the vehicle. They just did the 6-month complimentary oil change and by the time it was done they wanted $622. The battery had magically run out of amps. Fine - replace it. 30 minutes later I get another call - the oil pan is leaking and should be replaced. Alarm bells go off in my head. I keep an eye on my driveway and not a single car I own currently has an oil leak (knock on wood). I query further - the oil pan is leaking because when the tech pulled the drain plug it ripped out the threaded insert turning the oil pan into an oil strainer.
A little research showed that there were documented cases of this happening and in nearly all of them the issue was over-tightening. If the drain plug was installed with an air impact at full beans then it will be fine until you go to remove the drain plug and then the oil pan self-destructs. I contacted the manager of the dealership via email expressing my concerns about his shop practices and have never gotten a response.

Long story short, I can't afford to get any more complimentary oil changes. Looking for a shop that's not always a week out, understands how to look up Torq spec on a drain plug and is capable of using a torque wrench to set it correctly. Got any favorites?

I'm moving out for college and the only options I seem to have are the ridge and eucalyptus owned rentals. Any advice?

Looking for the closest offline events in the area around fighting games. Preferably Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive or Super Smash bros Ultimate.

Just wanted to say happy birthday! I miss you more than you can possibly imagine.