Category Archives: News
Emporia sees strong home sales in November
Emporia home sales were strong compared to a year ago in the latest data set announced by the Sunflower Association of Realtors. Sunflower reported 50 home sales last month, compared to 38 units in No...
Dec 13, 2021 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Continuous Quality Improvement items among main talking points for FHCHC board
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors has its monthly meeting a week ahead of the normal schedule because of the upcoming Christmas holiday. The board meets at noon Tuesday at the...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Fire Department reminding residents to be mindful of potential fire risks associated with overabundance of holiday décor
The Emporia Fire Department is preaching vigilance this holiday season and even more so now following a destructive structure fire Sunday. Emporia Fire Marshall Reason Bradford joined KVOE's Newsmaker...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
MERCHANT STREET FIRE: State Fire Marshal, ATF involved with investigation
Emporia Fire is into the early stages of investigating Sunday's fire at 1325 Merchant. Emporia Fire Marshal Reason Bradford has confirmed the Office of Kansas Fire Marshal is helping with the investig...
Dec 13, 2021 Emporia Fire is partnering with agencies at the state and federal level to investigate Sunday's fire at 1325 Merchant. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Fire weather watch issued for Chase and Greenwood counties Wednesday
In addition to a high wind watch issued throughout the listening area to begin the workweek, a fire weather watch has now been issued by the National Weather Service. The watch goes from Wednesday aft...
Dec 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Residents wanting to help tornado-stricken victims need to designate disaster if donating through United Way, Red Cross or Salvation Army
Area citizens wanting to help the recovery effort from Friday's brutal tornadoes can go through three local agencies to help, although there is currently not a special relief effort underway locally. ...
Dec 12, 2021 National Weather Service Paducah office graphic.
Burlingame man arrested on suspicion of Osage City vehicle burglaries
A Burlingame man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into several vehicles in Osage City earlier this month. Osage City Police Chief Fred Nech says the investigation into auto burglaries began ...
Dec 12, 2021 Joseph Herrick. Osage County Jail photo.
Rekindle out, investigation resumes at 1325 Merchant
A rekindle at the site of a lengthy firefighting effort didn't last nearly as long as the initial incident. Emporia Fire was called out to 1325 Merchant shortly after 5:30 pm after a rekindle was repo...
Dec 12, 2021 Firefighters have been at 1325 Merchant for over five hours trying to contain a fire that developed early Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New name, same game: 38th annual Neighborhood Toy Drop collects donations to support local agencies Saturday night
The name may have changed, but support for the annual Emporia Neighborhood Toy Drop has not. The 38th annual charity drive benefiting the Salvation Army of Emporia and SOS Inc. took place at 1830 Hill...
Dec 11, 2021 Mrs. Clause and Santa wave to generous contributors to the Neighborhood Toy Drive. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Badges United and Lions Club matching donation help bolster funds for annual Red Kettle Campaign Saturday
Local first responders were posted at two major retail stores through the morning hours Saturday in support of Emporia's Salvation Army. Emporia Police, Lyon County Sheriff's Deputies and members of t...
Dec 11, 2021 Pictured from left to right: Emporia Police Cpt. Scott Stormont, Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch and Emporia Fire Chief Jack Taylor. Photos by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
