Category Archives: News
TURNPIKE CRASH: Driver hits center barrier wall, drives through cutout portion in construction zone
An apparent miscalculation led to Saturday's injury crash southwest of Emporia on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck on the Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 123 happened just after 9 a...
Jul 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Demolition starts at former Hornets Pointe building
Demolition is taking the weekend off but will likely resume Monday on the former Hornets Pointe apartment complex. Demolition is in the early stages, and as of the weekend, much of the second floor ha...
Jul 30, 2022 Demolition of the former Hornets Pointe apartment building should be completed before Emporia State Unversity begins classes Aug. 22. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Work ongoing for Project Playscape baseball complex
Ongoing issues with supplies, labor and weather have not done any favors to Project Playscape as the group works to finish a new baseball complex in Americus. Spokesperson Britney Hinrichs says plans ...
Jul 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Salvation Army food pantry running low on certain items
Supplies are getting tight at the Salvation Army's food pantry, at least for certain items. Capt. Mylie Hadden detailed some of the areas of need on KVOE's Morning Show recently. Boxed meals like "hel...
Jul 30, 2022 Periodically, the Salvation Army's food pantry shelves get bare. Certain items are in low supply at this time. KVOE News file photo.
Primeaux back on Lyon County Crime Stoppers' Felony Friday list
Less than 10 days after he was sentenced for stealing items from the Lee Beran Recreation Center, John Paul Primeaux is wanted again by local law enforcement. Lyon County Crime Stoppers has put Primea...
Jul 30, 2022 John Primeaux. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
Emporia Fire handles reported dumpster fire near local business
Emporia Fire handled a dumpster fire at a business in southeast Emporia early Saturday. Fire crews were called to Thermal Ceramics, 221 Weaver, around 5:30 am and had the situation under control short...
Jul 30, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
ELECTION: Political sign theft, damage reports remain low
As the primary election officially draws near, there have been complaints of either theft or damage to political signs. Reports to Emporia Police have been minimal this election cycle. Emporia Police ...
Jul 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Fourth annual No Coast Film Festival ready to roll in September
It's almost time for Emporia to go to the movies with the fourth annual No Coast Film Festival getting set to launch in just over a month. This year's festival will be taking place inside the Granada ...
Jul 30, 2022 No Coast Film Fest Logo.
Minimally invasive robotic surgery patient referrals now being accepted at Newman Regional Health
Patient referrals are now being accepted for robotic surgical procedures at Newman Regional Health. The hospital announced Friday that Dr. Bradley Rupp is accepting referrals for laparoscopic minimall...
Jul 29, 2022 Newman Regional Health Courtesy Image
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health slowly reducing reliance on contract nurses
Newman Regional Health is moving out of COVID-19 pandemic operations in one key way. For much of the pandemic, the hospital had to rely on contract labor, especially for nurses. Newman Regional Health...
Jul 29, 2022 Newman Regional Health photo.
