Category Archives: News
More than just numbers; Mental health experts believe statistics may downplay severity of holiday suicides
While statistically speaking suicide rates are often lower in the winter months than they may be at other points of the year, experts believe the signs and triggers can often be more apparent than any...
Nov 28, 2022 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline image
West Emporia travel plaza poised for above-ground construction
All the preliminary work has been completed for a new travel plaza in far west Emporia. Brownstone 3 Development out of Topeka has been spearheading the effort to bring a nearly 35-acre shopping cente...
Nov 28, 2022 The road network is built and underground utilities have been installed. Brownstone 3 Development leaders are mulling when to start above-ground construction on a travel plaza in Emporia because of ongoing supply chain issues. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Action plans discussed at Governor's Conference on Future of Water
Putting plans into action was a key talking point at the 11th annual Governor's Conference on the Future of Water earlier this month. Neosho River Basin planner Angela Anderson says reservoir sediment...
Nov 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Community Foundation's Match Day check presentation event coming Tuesday
The countdown is on for the Emporia Community Foundation's annual Match Day check presentation. Activities will begin at 11:05 am Tuesday and will take place at Flinthills Mall, with the entire ceremo...
Nov 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Healthier Lyon County launching into 'Increase the Reach' vaccination effort, busy with numerous other projects
In and out of Emporia, Healthier Lyon County is stepping up its already-notable involvement in a variety of projects aimed at increasing healthy living as 2022 comes to a close. The latest project is ...
Nov 28, 2022 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
Festival of Trees auction to close down fundraiser Monday
Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County has a big night Monday. The agency's first-ever Festival of Trees culminates with the official tree auction at Flinthills Mall. Area manager Jacque Wellnit...
Nov 28, 2022 Darian Harris/KVOE News.
Furnace issue leads to reported structure fire at downtown Emporia building
A reported fire at a downtown Emporia building turned out to be connected to another issue altogether. Emporia Fire had responded to a fire alarm at the Flint Hills Technical College's Adult Education...
Nov 27, 2022 Emporia Fire was toned out to a fire alarm and then a structure fire at Flint Hills Technical College's Adult Education Center on Sunday evening. Light haze was later linked to a furnace issue instead of a fire. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
West Emporia wreck sends one person to Newman Regional Health
Two SUVs collided in western Emporia on Sunday evening, leading to a hospital trip for one person. The crash happened shortly after 6 pm at 12th and Luther, prompting a response by Emporia Police and ...
Nov 27, 2022 Two SUVs were damaged in an injury crash at 12th and Luther on Sunday evening. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County marijuana distribution case moves to preliminary hearing Monday
A preliminary hearing is coming Monday in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Eric Joseph Powers is accused of distributing between 100 and 1,000 "doseage units" of marijuana during an alleged incid...
Nov 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Osage City Police investigating trailer theft
Osage City Police are investigating a reported trailer theft. The police department says it took a report of a stolen car trailer from the 800 block of South Eighth on Saturday morning. The trailer is...
Nov 27, 2022 Osage City Police Department graphic.
