Category Archives: News
Reported fire in Neosho Rapids apparently caused by closed chimney flue, not blaze
Firefighters from two Lyon County departments were called to a reported fire Sunday evening, but an early investigation indicates there was no fire involved. Hartford-Neosho Rapids and Emporia were di...
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Numerous cases of note have hearings Monday in Lyon County District Court
Monday will be busy in Lyon County District Court. A first appearance is coming Monday in Lyon County District Court in an alleged drug distribution case. Emporia Police officers say Jordan M Johnson ...
Dec 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Turnpike Authority reports solid financial year as work continues towards cashless tolling
The Kansas Turnpike Authority says this has been a "very positive year" from a financial standpoint. The KTA says its net position increased by over $50 million while long-term debt decreased by nearl...
Dec 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CrossWinds continues using two-year, $2.3 million grant to bolster area services
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness has been in the news regularly this year for its upcoming consolidation of six local buildings into two -- the Chi Omega building and the Earl Center. But it has als...
Dec 11, 2022 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness logo.
Bingo returns, fundraising efforts continue for Senior Center
Bingo returns to the Emporia Senior Center this week as the facility continues work to solidify its financial future. Bingo will take place Tuesday at 7 pm. It has been suspended since late October as...
Dec 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia City Commission holding special meeting Monday
There's a lot on tap for the Emporia City Commission's special meeting at 11 am Monday. Commissioners will have an executive session related to an unspecified economic development. There is also a pub...
Dec 11, 2022 City of Emporia logo.
WEATHER: Another round of rainfall possible Monday night through Tuesday morning
Rainfall was a bit more substantial for parts of the KVOE listening area early Saturday versus early Thursday, but there wasn't much rain with either event. The KVOE studios got 0.10 inches of rainfal...
Dec 11, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Dec. 5 fire in Osage City ruled accidental; assistance efforts underway
Last week's fire at an Osage City house has been ruled as accidental after an investigation by the Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal. Fire was reported at 403 Lakin shortly before 4 am. The resident...
Dec 11, 2022 Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal logo.
Semi incident Friday in Osage City leads to two downed power poles, nearly nine-hour electricity and cable TV restoration effort
Friday's power pole incident in Osage City kept the power and cable service offline for nearly nine hours and rerouted traffic for most of that afternoon and evening. Osage City Police officers say a ...
Dec 11, 2022 Cres from Osage City, Burlingame and Mediacom had to work nearly nine hours Friday to restore electricity and cable TV service after a semi downed two poles and several lines. City of Osage City photo.
The 39th Annual Neighborhood Toy Drop drive collects donations to support local agencies during this Christmas season
Members of the community brought a lot of toys to help support the annual toy drive of a northwest Emporia neighborhood in benefit of the Salvation Army and SOS Inc. Saturday evening. This is the 39th...
Dec 10, 2022 Santa and Mrs. Claus brought the Christmas spirit to the toy drop. Photo by Ana Valdez / KVOE News
