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Pan on Plumb Place stove leads to visit from EFD
A smoke call at Plumb Place on Tuesday afternoon turned out to be a minor incident. Smoke was reported to Emporia firefighters around 2:30 pm. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says a pan was left on a s...
Aug 28, 2018
More strong storms possible Tuesday after Chase County residents get hail, high winds from early storms
Strong to severe thunderstorms made a surprise appearance for some KVOE listeners Tuesday morning. A cluster of strong storms pushed into Chase County, triggering a severe thunderstorm warning for the...
Aug 28, 2018
EPD, deputies arrest Emporia man who allegedly barricaded himself in garage near school
Emporia Police have arrested one man after he allegedly barricaded himself in a garage near an Emporia school and then ran from police. Sgt. Lisa Sage says officers and Lyon County deputies went to 11...
Aug 28, 2018
KBI investigating shooting at Jewell County Sheriff's Office
Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents are continuing to piece together what caused a man to shoot two Jewell County deputies Tuesday morning at the Sheriff’s Office in Mankato. Preliminary infor...
Aug 28, 2018
Augusta juvenile hurt in Greenwood County UTV wreck
CLIMAX — Greenwood County deputies continue their investigation into a UTV wreck from this past weekend that hurt a juvenile rider. Sheriff Heath Samuels says deputies, Greenwood County EMS and ...
Aug 28, 2018
ESU, FHTC to sign new agreement for credit transfers
This week, Emporia’s institutions of higher learning will unveil specifics of a new partnership. Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College administrators will sign what’s ...
Aug 28, 2018
FHCHC Board announces hiring of medical director, review of audits and HRSA grant awards
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors did some reviewing of auditing, quality improvement awards and announced the hiring of a key position at the health center. Chief Financial O...
Aug 28, 2018
Local law enforcement urging more caution around school zones
Local law enforcement officials have been busy this past week keeping tabs on school zones in Emporia. Emporia Police and Lyon County deputies have issued nearly 70 traffic stops already since school ...
Aug 28, 2018
Audio - Monday 8-27-18
Melissa Herring previews the 4th annual Make a Joyful Noise 5k on September 15th. Your browser does not support the audio element. Amanda Cunningham and Amanda Gutierrez discuss upcoming activities in...
Aug 28, 2018
Emporia High boys soccer headed to Junction City
The Emporia High boys soccer team opens Centennial League play Tuesday night with a match at Junction City. Wilber Landaverde says they need to play their style of soccer. Your browser does not suppor...
Aug 28, 2018
