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Two people hurt, one hospitalized after pair of wrecks at 15th and Industrial
One person was hospitalized and another was treated on site after a pair of wrecks in west Emporia on Saturday morning. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to 15th and Industrial shortly after 1...
Feb 18, 2023 Emporia Police investigated two wrecks that developed at 15th and Industrial on Saturday. Mark Reinstein.
Polar Plunge generates over $18,000 for Special Olympics
Special Olympians will benefit from the latest round of Polar Plunges across Kansas, including Emporia's 18th annual plunge Saturday at Mouse Lake. Close to 100 plungers were involved, raising over $1...
Feb 18, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Humane Society of Flint Hills challenging assertion agency is not in good standing with Kansas Secretary of State's Office as Lyon County prepares to shift animal quarantines elsewhere
The Humane Society of the Flint Hills is denying allegations that it is not in good corporate standing with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office, but its director also says the agency is working to ...
Feb 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Outdoor burns strongly discouraged Saturday
No red flag warnings have been issued for area counties, but outdoor burning is strongly discouraged across the KVOE listening area until Sunday morning. Grasses are still dry despite recent rain and ...
Feb 18, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Cyclist hurt in Friday crash near Emporia
A juvenile cyclist was hurt in a crash just west of Emporia early Friday evening. Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer says the incident happened shortly after 5:15 pm at the Green Acres Mobile Home Park, 175...
Feb 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County feral hog investigation continues
The Lyon County Game Warden's Office continues investigating several sightings of a feral hog in Lyon County. Game Warden Aaron Scheve says it appears there is just one wild hog -- at least for now --...
Feb 18, 2023 Photo submitted by Aaron Scheve/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Third annual Leap of Faith Martial Arts Kick-A-Thon coming Sunday
Leap of Faith Martial Arts will be high-stepping or rather kicking, all for a great cause this weekend. The group will be holding a special "kick-a-thon" Sunday afternoon. Organizer Annika Douglas exp...
Feb 18, 2023 Leap of Faith Martial Arts Image
Emporia State University looks to the future while reflecting on first 160 years of existence during annual Founders Day celebration
For 160 years Emporia State University has built a legacy of providing the best quality education and opportunities to its students. During the 2023 Founders Day Celebration administration declared th...
Feb 17, 2023 Pictured Left to Right:
ESU President Ken Hush, President of ESU Ambassadors Layna Adams, Kellog Society Member Nancy Flemming and Associated Student Government President Bella Price prepare to cut ESU's 160th birthday cake. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County deputies continue investigating after road signs recently damaged near Admire
Lyon County deputies are still investigating after reports of damaged road signs in the north part of the county earlier this month. The sign damage was discovered Saturday morning. Undersheriff John ...
Feb 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Formal charges in winter-weather chase across parts of Geary, Wabaunsee counties
Whenever snow and ice are falling, it's generally not a good idea to travel. It's definitely not a good idea to lead a high-speed chase, but both the Geary and Wabaunsee county sheriff's offices say t...
Feb 17, 2023 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
