Category Archives: News
Woman found dead after house fire near Melvern
Osage County deputies say a woman was found dead after a fire near Melvern early Wednesday. Sheriff Chris Wells says the house fire was reported shortly before 2:45 am in the 2800 block of East 333rd ...
May 3, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
Emporia City Commission approves updated wage scales with zero compression Wednesday
Beginning in July, several city employees will notice a change in their paychecks following action by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. During their regular action meeting, commissioners approved ...
May 3, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
United Way announces over $435,000 raised; realtor Lynn Cunningham to serve as 2023-24 drive chair
The United Way of the Flint Hills gave the community a few things to to celebrate Wednesday. The Campaign Celebration at the Bowyer Community Building was the site for the annual fundraising total, an...
May 3, 2023 Members of United Way leadership and the Board of Directors pose after the annual Campaign Celebration on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Mickey Edwards, Hannah Crowl, Julie Cooper, Scott Hayes, Lucas Markowitz, Allison Anderson-Harder, Lynn Cunningham and Michele Boyce. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Negotiations underway to bring Harbor Freight to Flinthills Mall; lead management job already posted
Flinthills Mall may be adding a store, but mall management says nothing is finalized yet. Manager Clarence Frye says there are negotiations underway now to bring Harbor Freight to the mall, but other ...
May 3, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
AAUP says Emporia State Framework for Workforce Management goes against established higher education norms, not based on proven financial hardship
Concerns about Emporia State University's dismissals of over 30 faculty and staff this past fall certainly haven't diminished from the American Association of University Professors' viewpoint. This we...
May 3, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Stand Up for Mental Health coming Friday
CrossWinds Counseling Wellness is asking the community help it celebrate a big year with a brand-new community event Friday. Doors for Celebrating CrossWinds: Stand Up for Mental Health open at 5:30 p...
May 3, 2023 CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness graphic.
Emporia Police: If somebody is selling rings out of a car, they are likely worthless
Hey -- Mother's Day is coming up. Wanna buy some rings? Well, in at least one case, Emporia Police says you shouldn't. Officers say they have been getting reports of people selling alleged gold rings ...
May 3, 2023 Emporia Police Department graphic.
SUV heavily damaged in Tuesday night fire
No injuries were reported after a vehicle fire in east Emporia on Tuesday night. Emporia Fire responded to 702 East Sixth just after 10:30 pm. Firefighters say a crossover SUV was heavily damaged, wit...
May 3, 2023 Emporia Fire badge.
Lyon County Commission to discuss bridge repair, drone purchase during Thursday meeting
Lyon County commissioners have infrastructure matters and an equipment purchase ahead when they meet in action session Thursday. Commissioners will consider a better than $30,000 quote from Nortex Con...
May 3, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Railroad crossing work continues to close out the week
Railroad crossing maintenance continues in Lyon County this week. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has reopened crossings at Roads 220, 240, U and V after work earlier this week. Crossings at Roads 180, 1...
May 3, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
