EMPORIA ANIMAL SHELTER: Prairie Paws makes case for contract
The city of Emporia is still a few weeks away from determining who will run the city's Animal Shelter. As KVOE News has reported, three entities have submitted Requests for Proposal to operate the shelter, including Prairie Paws -- which has locations in Ottawa and Manhattan. Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Cowie says ...
May 08, 2024
KDOT approves bids for Greenwood, Morris county projects
Several area road and bridge projects are taking the next steps towards construction after recent contract approvals by the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT approved contracts for signage on "major collectors" east of Kansas Highway 99 in Greenwood County. This involves over 110 miles of coverage for...
May 08, 2024
Second-half property tax payment deadline fast approaching for Lyon County residents
Lyon County property owners are probably well aware of this, but a significant deadline is coming Friday. Second-half property tax payments are due by the close of business Friday. Residents can pay in person, by using the Lyon County Courthouse payment drop box or by mail -- so long as current taxes are postmarked by ...
May 08, 2024
Strong City Housing Authority receives almost $50,000 in HUD grant funds
Federal funding has been announced for the Strong City Housing Authority -- and it's already helping to make some improvements. Nearly $50,000 is coming after an announcement by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a baseline, this money will let the Housing Authority make capital investments to its publ...
May 08, 2024
Quincy man loses everything in recent house fire
A Quincy man and Greenwood County Road and Bridge employee lost all his possessions in a recent house fire. Robert Cohen had been checking roads and bridges after heavy and severe storm activity Monday night. He came home to find his house engulfed in flames. The Eureka Herald says the house was destroyed. Greenwood Co...
May 08, 2024
Council Grove man charged with cultivating marijuana after alleged domestic disturbance
Formal charges are on the books after an arrest this past weekend on alleged drug and weapons violations in Morris County. Charges against 27-year-old Matthew Cain Hewitt follow an arrest early Sunday after an alleged domestic dispute investigated by the Morris County Drug Enforcement Unit. Hewitt now faces charges of ...
May 08, 2024
Emporia man suffers possibly serious injuries in motorcycle wreck on Kansas Turnpike
An Emporia man suffered suspected serious injuries during a motorcycle wreck near El Dorado on Tuesday. The wreck involving 74-year-old John Ensminger happened on the Kansas Turnpike at mile marker 74 northbound, or over 50 miles southwest of the Emporia gate. The Kansas Highway Patrol says Ensminger was rounding a cur...
May 08, 2024
Newman Regional Health set to host Denim and Diamonds BBQ lunch
The Denim and Diamonds BBQ lunch is set for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newman Regional Health Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton says it's reached its goal on order, but there's still time to place your order. The cost for lunch is $10 and there's free delivery for orders of five or more. Pickup for the lunches w...
May 08, 2024
Emporia Police: Tuesday incident being investigated as domestic violence; alleged victim transferred out of Emporia for ongoing treatment
Emporia Police say Tuesday's incident in eastern Emporia is being investigated as a domestic violence incident. Officers were dispatched to a home around 7:30 am, finding an adult male with suspected serious injuries. That person was taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment and was later transferred to another unn...
May 08, 2024
Local lawmakers wrap up 2024 legislative dialogues Tuesday evening
Local lawmakers had one last opportunity to hear from local constituents face to face during the final legislative dialogue of the year Tuesday evening. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine and 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber both of Emporia were in attendance for the dialogue organized by the Emporia Area C...
May 08, 2024