Category Archives: News
Emporia Public Library celebrates the start of the Christmas season with its annual Breakfast with Santa event
Many families and members of the community got breakfast and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of the Emporia Public Library Christmas event Saturday morning. This year the annual Breakfast wit...
Dec 03, 2022 Families took their Christmas photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Emporia Public Library event Breakfast with Santa. Photo by Ana Valdez / KVOE News
Cause of northwest Lyon County grass fire not yet released
A grass fire in northwest Lyon County was extinguished about an hour after it was first reported. The fire was reported in the 3200 block of Road F, between Americus and Bushong, around 12 pm. The fir...
Dec 03, 2022 Google Maps image.
Olpe Fire responds to grass fire near Madison
Gusty winds and a change in wind direction kept some area firefighters busy Friday night into early Saturday. Greenwood County had two grass fires after sunset, including one that developed near 380th...
Dec 02, 2022 Google Maps image.
WHITTIER PLACE APARTMENTS: Man shoot self after two-hour negotiation period
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an incident at an east Emporia apartment complex Friday. The incident in question developed around 3 pm. Police...
Dec 02, 2022 Emporia Police officers and representatives of other law enforcement agencies begin clearing the scene of Friday's incident at Whittier Place Apartments. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Demolition permit approved for former Montana Mike's restaurant
Demolition equipment is at the site of what could well become Emporia's next hotel. Last month, Emporia city commissioners approved a resolution to issue up to $13 million worth of industrial revenue ...
Dec 02, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emporia Police seeking missing adult
Emporia Police officers are asking for the public's help in finding a missing person. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says 27-year-old Emily Levron was reported missing around 2 pm Wednesday, although she has...
Dec 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
EMPORIA FIRE: Taylor, Beck take similar paths to department leadership positions
Over 20 years after joining Emporia Fire on a voluntary basis, Jesse Taylor is settling into his new role as deputy fire chief. In a special two-on-one interview involving Taylor, Chief Brandon Beck a...
Dec 02, 2022 Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck (left), Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Taylor. Emporia Fire photos.
Full weekend for holiday activities in and around Emporia
It's a busy weekend for holiday activities. The annual Emporia Artists Holiday Art Sale will be at the Lyon County History Center for the second straight year. Activities will be from 5-9 pm Friday an...
Dec 02, 2022 Clipart Library graphic.
WEATHER: Nearly 70 Evergy customers in Cottonwood Falls lose power
High winds may well be responsible for at least one notable power outage in the KVOE listening area Friday morning. Evergy says nearly 70 customers are offline in southeast Cottonwood Falls. The outag...
Dec 02, 2022 Evergy map
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health Medical Partners announces vaccine schedule; FEMA sets Dec. 31 as deadline for federal cost-share paperwork
If you're needing a COVID-19 vaccine, Newman Regional Health Medical Partners has announced a special schedule now underway until further notice. Pfizer vaccines will be available Tuesdays, with Moder...
Dec 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
