Category Archives: News
Drivers wanted: USD 253 providing assistance for CDL bus driver training
USD 253 Emporia is calling for any and all residents interested in working for the district's transportation department to apply now. During KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday, District Assistant Superinte...
Jan 20, 2023 KVOE News File Photo.
American Red Cross expanding eligibility for power red donations through April
If you have not previously been able to give red power donations to the American Red Cross, an expansion in eligible blood types may change that. During a recent interview on KVOE's Morning Show, Red ...
Jan 20, 2023 American Red Cross photo.
FOUR SEASONS FIRE: All impacted have short-term living arrangements; Red Cross offers financial aid to affected residents
Ultimately, there may not be much in the way of actual fire damage at 2230 Prairie Street, one of the Four Seasons Apartments buildings. However, there is significant smoke damage from the basement to...
Jan 20, 2023 Emporia firefighters approach 2230 Prairie as fire developed Friday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Pleas accepted in cases of SUV use as deadly weapon, drug distribution
Sentencing is coming in late March for a Montana man accused of trying to use an SUV as a deadly weapon during an incident near Emporia last month. Jacob Culver, age 39 of Great Falls, pleaded no cont...
Jan 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Winter weather advisories issued for Chase, Morris, Wabaunsee counties
Several area counties are now in a winter weather advisory for Saturday. Chase, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are part of separate weather alerts. Chase County is in an advisory from 6 am Saturday to ...
Jan 20, 2023 National Weather Service map.
Emporia Fire determines no gas leak near 12th and Riley
Things have returned to normal for a northeast Emporia neighborhood after a possible gas leak was reported before sunrise. Emporia Fire was told about a possible leak at 1222 Riley around 6 am. Kansas...
Jan 20, 2023 Google Maps image.
LYON COUNTY ANIMAL QUARANTINE: Humane Society offers last-minute 'good faith' contract adjustment
There is at least a chance the Humane Society of the flint Hills' animal quarantine contract with Lyon County may go beyond Jan. 27. On Thursday, the Humane Society said it declined an extension of th...
Jan 19, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
NWS Wichita announces spotter training sessions for Chase, Greenwood counties
Snow is possible over the next week, but the National Weather Service is starting to schedule its spring severe weather training sessions. NWS Wichita has announced Kansas SKYWARN Storm Identification...
Jan 19, 2023 Jason Brewer.
Pomona man arrested following late night pursuit in Osage and Franklin counties Wednesday
A vehicle pursuit that began in Osage County concluded in Franklin County with the arrest of a Pomona man on multiple charges Wednesday night. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy initiated a tr...
Jan 19, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Photo.
Emporia Land Bank considering acquisition of Urbanside Park to spur additional future development
The Emporia Land Bank is looking to foster additional local development with the potential acquisition of a local park. During the Emporia City Commission's regular meeting Wednesday, City Community D...
Jan 19, 2023 Google Maps image.
