Category Archives: News
Details pending about Sunday's Middle Creek Fire along Chase, Marion county lines
Thankfully, the areawide fire danger is out of the picture for now, but the past few days have seen significant fire activity across several area counties. The largest fire affecting part of the area ...
Oct 24, 2022 An air tanker drops water on the Middle Creek Fire along the Chase-Marion county line Sunday. Kansas Forest Service screenshot.
Suspicious fire reported in Hartford early Monday
Hartford-Neosho Rapids firefighters were busy all weekend, and their firefighting efforts continued with what firefighters say is a suspicious incident early Monday. Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says crew...
Oct 24, 2022 Google Maps image.
Visit Emporia takes home People's Choice, two other top awards at State Tourism Conference
Visit Emporia took home three major awards as part of the Travel Industry Associates of Kansas' annual State Tourism Conference. Visit Emporia took first place for its Visitors Guide and its Pocket Gu...
Oct 24, 2022 Visit Emporia photo.
Latest scam revolves around use of Lyon County deputy's name
Lyon County deputies are alerting residents of a new scam effort. Deputies say somebody has been calling residents identifying himself as Deputy Baker. That person is requesting money to pay for fines...
Oct 24, 2022 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
National Drug Take Back Day is this weekend. Residents are encouraged to spend part of Saturday collecting unused or unwanted prescription drugs and taking them to different drop-off points across the...
Oct 24, 2022 Drug Enforcement Agency graphic.
CareArc Board of Directors setting up for short meeting Tuesday
The CareArc Board of Directors could well have a short monthly meeting Tuesday. CareArc board members have monthly and quarterly reports on the agenda as well as several audits, including paperwork fo...
Oct 24, 2022 CareArc graphic.
Pair of grass fires reported northeast of Emporia
Area fire crews are battling a pair of grass fires that developed within 30 minutes apart Sunday evening. Reading, Miller and Lyon County District Two firefighters were called to the intersection of R...
Oct 23, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
No injuries reported following combine fire south of Emporia Sunday
Emporia Fire managed to contain a vehicle fire before it could spread south of Emporia Sunday afternoon. Crews were called to a bean field in the 1400 block of South Kansas Highway 99, roughly three m...
Oct 23, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Area fire crews still on scene of large grass fire near Marion Chase County line more than nine hours after initial call
Fire crews from Marion and Chase counties along with the Kansas Forest Service have spent the majority of Sunday battling a fire near the county line. The fire developed along Kansas Highway 150 near ...
Oct 23, 2022 Kansas Forest Service Photo.
Opportunities for Medicare counseling upcoming across listening area
Navigating Medicare can be confusing and overwhelming. To combat these anxieties, members of Lyon County seeking guidance on their prescription drug plans under Medicare are invited to the open enroll...
Oct 23, 2022 Medicare logo.
