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Newman Regional Health looking forward to strong 2020
2019 was a tough year financially for Newman Regional Health, however, Newman CEO Bob Wright is looking forward to positive financial results come 2020. Last week the Newman Board of Trustees approved...
Dec 23, 2019
Woman facing charges in Greenwood County and Oklahoma now facing additional charges in third state
Court proceedings in a child neglect case that originated in Greenwood County last year are currently on hold due to proceedings elsewhere. Janie Gill, the woman accused of leaving her autistic grands...
Dec 23, 2019
Investigation continues into Sunday's train-pedestrian incident in downtown Emporia
Details are still pending after a train hit a man in downtown Emporia early Sunday. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says reports are still being compiled. Police likely won’t release the name of the victi...
Dec 23, 2019
Audio - Monday - 12-23-19
Gary Post discusses the Lions Club’s annual Random Acts of Kindness venture. Your browser does not support the audio element. Emporia Solid Waste Supervisor Keith Senn discusses holiday trash pi...
Dec 23, 2019
Wreck outside Parsons hurts five people, including two from Cottonwood Falls
Two Chase County residents were hurt after three vehicles collided near Parsons on Sunday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 62-year-olds Thomas Rice and DeEllen Rice, both of Cottonwood Falls, w...
Dec 23, 2019
Greenwood County in dense fog advisory until 10 am
For the third straight morning, at least part of the KVOE listening area is under a dense fog advisory. Greenwood County is affected until 10 am. Visibility could be a quarter-mile or less at times du...
Dec 23, 2019
Olpe/Emporia fire crews make quick work of minor grass fire
Olpe and Emporia fire crews responded to a minor grass fire Sunday afternoon. According to Olpe Fire Chief Wade Schmidt, crews were called to the 200 block of Road 50, roughly 20 miles south of Empori...
Dec 22, 2019
Shiloh Home of Hope seeking contributions to address $75,000 worth of deferred maintenance
The local community is being asked to embrace the spirit of giving to aid a local mission that serves women in crisis in the Emporia community. Shiloh Home of Hope is a non-denominational residential ...
Dec 22, 2019
Train hits man in downtown Emporia
One man suffered traumatic injuries after being hit by a train in downtown Emporia early Sunday. The incident happened at the Merchant Street crossing just after midnight. Emporia Fire Capt. Tony Full...
Dec 22, 2019
Fire in Admire under investigation
Fire crews from three different departments responded to a blaze in Admire on Saturday night. Fire broke out at 220 West Fifth after 10 pm. Allen-Admire, Miller and Reading responded. Emporia was call...
Dec 22, 2019
