Former Underground Utilities supervisor charged with theft from city of Emporia
It took nearly two weeks, but the former Underground Utilities supervisor for the city of Emporia has been formally charged with theft from the city. Kevin Wayne Wiggins was charged Wednesday with one count of theft of property or services, allegedly ranging from late July 2023 to this past February. That count accuses...
May 08, 2024
Woman arrested after lengthy negotiation period on top of vacant Emporia hotel
Emporia Police say the woman who climbed to the roof of an empty Emporia hotel and threatened to jump Wednesday had multiple outstanding warrants and was arrested. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers went to 2700 West 18th, the site of the former Clarion Hotel, around 11 am as they tried to serve warrants on 39-year-...
May 08, 2024
Longbine gives formal endorsement to Mike Argabright for 17th Senate seat during legislative wrap-up interview Wednesday
After announcing his candidacy for the Kansas 17th District Senate seat earlier this week, Mike Argabright now has the endorsement of retiring Senator Jeff Longbine. Longbine gave Argabright his full endorsement during an interview on KVOE's Morning Show Wednesday. Longbine's appearance on KVOE's Morning Show followed ...
May 08, 2024
Avian influenza steers clear of KVOE listening area to this point
So far, concerns about avian influenza in area livestock have been unfounded. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees had an update on KVOE's Morning Show Newsmaker segment Wednesday: The Kansas Department of Agriculture says it has been working "actively" with the state's dairy industry in response to nati...
May 08, 2024
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