A sweet surprise: Sweet Granada among nominees for USA Today Top 10 candy stores
Long regarded as Emporia's favorite sweet shop, the Sweet Granada now has a chance to be known as America's favorite. It was recently announced the Sweet Granada was among the nominees for the USA Today Top 10 Candy Stores in the country. The news came as a welcomed surprise to owner Kim Redeker who called the opportun...
May 15, 2024
Emporia City Commission approves commencement of contract negotiations for economic development consultant and new Emporia Animal Shelter operator Wednesday
City of Emporia staff will be entering into negotiations for contracts related to economic development and animal shelter operations following the Emporia City Commission's latest study session. During the meeting, commissioners approved City Manager Trey Cocking to move forward with negotiations with Vision First Advi...
May 15, 2024
Injury crash reported at Sixth and Prairie
Local authorities and emergency responders are on the scene of a reported injury crash in west Emporia. Lyon County deputies, Emporia Police and Emporia/Lyon County EMS went to Sixth and Prairie shortly before 12:30 pm after a car and SUV collided. Early indications are as many as four people are getting observed on si...
May 15, 2024
Mel's Tire unveils Mel's Auto Repair
Mel's Tire has officially expanded. Mel's Tire, long established at 915 Graham, now has Mel's Auto a block down the street. Owner DJ Eidman says several things came together to make this the right time for the move. Mel's Auto is at 820 Graham, the former site of Herm's Auto Body and Collision Body Shop. Renovations be...
May 15, 2024
Renovations ahead of schedule for Chase County Old School Development District
Renovations of the Chase County Old School Development District are going faster than anticipated. On KVOE's Newsmaker 2 segment recently, spokesperson Lee Anne Coester gave an update on the development of the project. Coester says the development will turn into multiple useful amenities for the Chase County community....
May 15, 2024
Alleged ATV chase in Emporia city limits ends in arrest
An Emporia man faces possible charges after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement Tuesday night. The alleged incident began developing at around 10 pm. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says Sgt. Zach Shafer saw a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle that was occupied by a male driver and female passenger at Sixth and S...
May 15, 2024
Prelim delayed in Emporia child rape case
A preliminary hearing in a Lyon County child rape case has been delayed. Erik Armando Alvarez was originally set for a hearing Wednesday, but Judge Doug Jones delayed the prelim until Aug. 13 after prosecutors noted a scheduling conflict. Separately, Judge Jones modified some of the bond conditions, allowing Alvarez, a...
May 15, 2024
Near-record number of travelers expected for Memorial Day weekend
With projected travel numbers at or near record levels for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, depending on the category, Kansas AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Shawn Steward says you need to pack your patience along with everything else. AAA says there will be almost 44 million travelers nationwide, just shor...
May 15, 2024
Moran introduces Rural Emergency Hospital Improvement Act legislation
US Senator Jerry Moran has introduced legislation he says will help rural hospitals stay open. Moran and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith have been working to expand access to federal resources under the Rural Emergency Hospital Medicare designation through the Rural Emergency Hospital Improvement Act, increasing opportuni...
May 15, 2024
Osage City man arrested for suspected drug, paraphernalia distribution
An Osage City man was arrested late last week on suspected drug distribution activity. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 58-year-old Clifford Parsons developed after a narcotic search warrant in the 100 block of Osage City's Market Street shortly before 8 pm. Parsons was arrested on suspicion of distr...
May 15, 2024