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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-...
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USD 253 Board of Education now accepting RFPs from local realtors to broker future sale of Kansas Avenue building
The Kansas Avenue School Building is now for sale, or at least it will be once a realtor is secured. The USD 253 Board of Education approved opening the Request for Proposal Process to that end as part of their regular meeting Wednesday evening. The opening of the RFP process comes after the Kansas Legislature took no ...
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'A great day for Emporia:' Trusler Business Center plays host to inaugural Mi Negocio Academy graduation ceremony Wednesday afternoon
Local and state representatives were amazed at the creativity and hard work of 10 local entrepreneurs who were the main focus of a special ceremony inside the Trusler Business Center Wednesday afternoon. The center played host to the graduation ceremony for the inaugural Mi Negocio Academy class. The academy was devel...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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