Category Archives: News
Emporia business receiving federal money to improve energy efficiency
An Emporia business is benefiting from a federal program to increase energy efficiency. Bob's Cash Saver, which owns Country Mart and Good's Cash Saver, is receiving almost $43,000 to install energy-e...
Dec 6, 2021 US Department of Agriculture logo.
No hospital transports after two-vehicle wreck at 12th and Industrial
Ultimately, nobody went to the hospital after a crash at Emporia's 12th and Industrial on Monday morning. Both agencies responded to a crash involving two vehicles at 12th and Industrial shortly after...
Dec 6, 2021 Emporia Police officers investigate a reported injury crash at 12h and Industrial on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Fast-moving grass fire crosses part of Interstate 35 near Hartford-Neosho Rapids exit
A high fire danger areawide Sunday materialized with a fast-moving grass fire that developed on Interstate 35 east of Emporia well after sunset. Hartford-Neosho Rapids Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says hi...
Dec 6, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Parents reminded to schedule children for second-dose clinics
The second round of COVID-19 vaccinations for young children in Emporia begins Tuesday, and Lyon County Public Health is pleased with how the first round went last month. Emergency Preparedness Direct...
Dec 6, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
One to Newman following rollover accident in northeast Emporia trailer park Sunday evening
One person was transported to Newman Regional Health following a rollover accident in northeast Emporia Sunday evening. Emporia Police and EMS were called to 736 East 12th shortly after 8 pm for a rep...
Dec 5, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Gone but not forgotten, the spirit of Ace Garate continues to inspire others during third annual AceItUp tree lighting and toy drive Sunday
Charity, love and fellowship are all virtues synonymous with the holiday season, but they were also synonymous with a young resident who sadly passed back in 2019. While 13-year-old Ace Garate may not...
Dec 5, 2021 The Garate Family stands together during the annual AceItUp Christmas Tree lighting and toy drive in downtown Emporia. Photo by Tagan Trahoon.
Decorated war hero and longtime US Senator Bob Dole dies at age 98 Sunday
One of the most recognizable political names Senator Bob Dole has passed away at the age of 98. Dole passed Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with stage four lung cancer which he announced back in...
Dec 5, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Osage City Police investigating recent vehicle burglary reports
Osage City Police are asking for help in finding the person or people responsible for several alleged auto burglaries recently. The department says several auto burglaries were noted in the 700 block ...
Dec 4, 2021 Osage City Police say this man is a suspect in recent vehicle burglaries. Courtesy Osage City Police Department.
Lyon County deputies make six DUI arrests during Thanksgiving Safe Arrival enforcement effort
Lyon County deputies have released data from the recently-completed Thanksgiving Safe Arrival enforcement effort. Deputy Jody Meyers says deputies made 118 enforcement stops between Nov. 20-29. During...
Dec 4, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Red Stocking Breakfast draws big crowd to Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill
The Red Stocking Breakfast brought a lot of families to Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill on Saturday, which was fitting because the event is all about helping families succeed. Proceeds benefit the Healthy...
Dec 4, 2021 Lyon County Commissioner Scott Briggs (right) was one of a battery of celebrity servers at Saturday's Red Stocking Breakfast benefiting Kansas Childrens Service League.
