Category Archives: News
State's November tax receipts above last year, below revised expectations
Tax receipts for Kansas actually came in under projections last month, but they were still ahead of last November's totals. November tax receipts were over $642 million, about $15 million or 2.5 perce...
Dec 02, 2022 Kansas Great Seal.
Reported injury crash near Emporia leads to stalled Kansas Turnpike traffic, no ambulance transports
A reported injury crash southwest of Emporia led to no ambulance trips Friday morning. Emporia Fire and EMS responded to the Kansas Turnpike three miles southwest of Emporia shortly after 8 am. Early ...
Dec 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Congress steps in to avoid potentially crippling rail worker strike
Congress has stepped in to avert a potentially catastrophic strike involving the nation's railroad workers. The Senate followed the House's lead in forcing a labor deal, and it appears President Joe B...
Dec 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
After Thursday fires in windy conditions, firefighters hoping to avoid repeat Friday; Marion County fire burns up to 1,500 acres
Area fire crews were busy Thursday putting out fires in far less than ideal conditions, and they are hoping to avoid a repeat Friday. There was a concern about a potential structure fire at Emporia's ...
Dec 02, 2022 Emporia Fire investigates a reported structure fire at Village Elementary early Friday. No fire was reported. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
The 87th annual Seasonal Celebration is ready to bring music to the community again
The 87th annual Seasonal Celebration of the Emporia Public Schools music departments is ready to perform for the community different holiday music from around the world. This concert has a long histor...
Dec 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Charges amended in Lyon County child sex abuse case
Formal charges in a Lyon County child sex abuse case have been amended with a hearing in the case coming Friday. Harvey Grandstaff, age 65, had initially been charged with three counts of aggravated i...
Dec 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County cocaine, marijuana distribution case moving to arraignment Friday
A pretrial hearing is coming Friday for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of distributing cocaine and marijuana this past summer. Austin Levi Buckridge stands accused of distributing between...
Dec 01, 2022 Clipart Library graphic.
Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees approves agreements on Cora Miller building, CrossWinds administrative offices during monthly meeting
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees took action on two facility matters as part of its monthly meeting Wednesday. Board members approved a request from Emporia State to hold off on vacating t...
Dec 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
American College of Cardiology accredits Newman Regional Health's Cardiac Cath Lab
Newman Regional Health's Cardiac Cath Lab has been noted for its level of care by the American College of Cardiology. The ACC has announced accreditation for the hospital's Cath Lab for PCI, also know...
Dec 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Chase County Safe Routes to Schools project approved by KDOT; Emporia company wins Harvey County signage bid
The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved a pathway project in Strong City. KDOT says the Strong City Safe Routes to Schools project involving pedestrian and bike paths on Fifth Street and ...
Dec 01, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
