Category Archives: News
Small fireworks lead to fire call at Emporia Transfer Station
Several Lyon County fire departments went to a reported structure fire in southwest Emporia on Monday, but there was little if any fire involved. Firefighters from Emporia, Americus and Olpe were call...
Oct 10, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fire Prevention Week focuses on safety planning
"Fire won't wait. Plan your escape." That's the theme of National Prevention Week underway now through Saturday, and Emporia Fire Marshal Reason Bradford spent some time encouraging fire readiness on ...
Oct 10, 2022
SOS launches anti-domestic violence campaign
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and SOS Inc. is beginning a new campaign aimed at increasing awareness across the community. SOS Director Connie Cahoone announced the "Stand up Against D...
Oct 10, 2022 SOS graphic.
Newman Regional Health welcomes new emergency department physician
Newman Regional Health has a new member of its emergency department team. Dr. Jamie Foley has served as an emergency department associate director and a physician trainer in Ohio. He finished his resi...
Oct 10, 2022
Emporia Symphony Orchestra planning spooky Pops concert
Whether you're a monster, mummy, or maybe just a human, there is something at the upcoming Halloween-themed Pops concert for everybody to enjoy on Tuesday night. Kicking things off at 7:30 pm at the G...
Oct 10, 2022 Emporia Symphony Orchestra graphic.
Review hearing ahead for Emporia shooting suspect
One of two defendants in an alleged shooting in southeast Emporia this past summer has a review hearing in Lyon County District Court this week. Shedrick Williams has an attorney review hearing in fro...
Oct 10, 2022 Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photo.
Hutcherson faces sentencing on attempted aggravated assault count Tuesday
A man initially accused of trying to rob an Emporia convenience store earlier this year will be sentenced Tuesday. Darren Hutcherson is set for sentencing at 9 am. Hutcherson was charged after trying ...
Oct 10, 2022 Darren Hutcherson. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Emporia's Street Rehab process nears pair of milestones as work continues; Ninth closed Monday between Prairie and West
Emporia's annual Street Rehab project is nearing a pair of milestones. City Engineer Jim Ubert says the concrete repair and replacement process is nearing the halfway mark. Meanwhile, the asphalt pavi...
Oct 10, 2022 Emporia's Street Rehab project includes two work zones on West Ninth. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KDHE sets virtual meetings on KanCare authority this week
Residents across Kansas are encouraged to take part in a slate of virtual meetings this week on the future of KanCare. Meetings are from 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm both Tuesday and Wednesday. A special payor me...
Oct 10, 2022 Kansas Great Seal.
Emporia Fire has busy Sunday with two confirmed fires, two suspected fires with other causes
Emporia Fire handled a pair of small fires and a pair of suspected fires that had other causes Sunday. The fires developed within 30 minutes of each other, one in the Emporia city limits and one about...
Oct 09, 2022 KVOE News photo.
