Category Archives: News
Busy week of events kicks off Saturday for Flint Hills Optimist Club
The Flint Hills Optimist Club has a busy few weeks ahead, starting this upcoming Saturday. The club will be hosting the annual Optimist Basketball Classic featuring seniors from around the area inside...
Mar 22, 2026 Flint Hills Optimist Club logo.
Kiwanis Club of Emporia 78th annual Pancake Day coming Saturday
For the 78th year, the Kiwanis Club of Emporia will be hosting breakfast for the community this coming Saturday. The 78th annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Day breakfast will be held at the Lyon County Fair...
Mar 22, 2026 Kiwanis Club of Emporia Image.
Two people hurt in Emporia wreck Saturday
Two people were hurt in a crash in east-central Emporia on Saturday. The crash happened at Second and Sylvan shortly after 6:15 pm. Emporia Fire Capt. Ben Lienemann says one woman suffered minor injur...
Mar 22, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Report of possible anhydrous ammonia leak in Hartford leads to discovery of open tank valve
A report of a possible anhydrous ammonia leak brought two fire departments to Hartford on Saturday evening. The incident was reported at the Hartford Co-op, 400 Commercial, at 8:30 pm. Emporia Fire Ca...
Mar 22, 2026 Google Maps image.
Separate Steering Committee, board meetings ahead this week for Emporia Recreation Commission
The Emporia Recreation Commission has a busy start of the week. The Rec Commission Steering Committee will meet at 3:30 pm Monday to continue conversations about a new public recreation center and pot...
Mar 22, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
CareArc board meeting to focus on officer selection, general scope of services
CareArc's Board of Directors has a short agenda for its monthly meeting Tuesday. After electing officers and directors, the board will vote to ratify last year's business and affairs. They will then v...
Mar 22, 2026 CareArc graphic.
Greenwood County semi driver involved in Wabaunsee County wreck near Topeka
A Greenwood County semi driver was involved in an injury crash in Wabaunsee County on Friday. The crash happened just before 11 am at the intersection of Northwest Carlson and Hilltop, about 10 miles ...
Mar 22, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Handful of dates ahead for people wanting to use ESU VITA program for tax assistance
If you haven't done your personal taxes and are looking for help with simple returns, Emporia State University is ready to help with its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA is supported by t...
Mar 22, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Weekend grass fire emergency response not widespread despite critical fire danger
There were several grass fires that developed during red flag warning periods this past weekend, but they weren't widespread. Record highs in the mid-90s and low humidity levels Saturday led to cooler...
Mar 22, 2026 Hartford-Neosho Rapids (pictured) and Olpe firefighters responded to a grass fire that developed in southeast Lyon County late Sunday morning. Lyon County Fire District 5 Hartford-Neosho Rapids screenshot.
Search warrant leads to arrest of father and son on suspicion of drug distribution and other charges in Osage County Friday
An Osage City father and son are in custody in Osage County on charges of drug distribution following arrests Friday morning. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, the sheriff's office execut...
Mar 20, 2026 Caleb and Ricky Wright. Osage County Jail Photos.
