Category Archives: News
Snow, wintry mix, rain in forecast picture beginning early Tuesday
Wintry weather now looks like it may an impact off and on all week. A storm system will bring light snow and freezing precipitation Tuesday morning before changing to rain in the afternoon. Rain could...
Dec 28, 2020
Conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, attempted burglary pleas lead to nearly five years in prison for Emporia man
An Emporia man will spend close to five years behind bars after being sentenced for two criminal incidents earlier this year. William Walters was sentenced Monday for his involvement in an alleged sho...
Dec 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 36 new cases; overall and active caseloads see minor increases
A near week-long break between coronavirus reports brought some minor increases to both the overall and active COVID-19 case numbers, but not by much. Public Health reported 36 new cases since Wednesd...
Dec 28, 2020
Holiday waste disposal efforts underway
With the Christmas holiday now over, special trash, recycling and live tree disposal efforts are underway in Emporia. Extra trash and recycling leftover from the holiday can be placed next to Plycarts...
Dec 28, 2020
Lyon County gets almost $10,000 for emergency programs
Lyon County will get almost $10,000 to bolster emergency food and shelter programs through a federal government program. The United Way of the Flint Hills says the county can take advantage of the fun...
Dec 28, 2020
Small grease fire handled quickly at Emporia restaurant
A small fire developed inside a west Emporia restaurant Monday morning. Firefighters went to Applebee's shortly before 9 am to handle the fire. Battalion Chief Bill Harmon says grease had built up on ...
Dec 28, 2020
FIRE: Investigation underway following morning house fire
The cause and origination point of an early morning house fire Monday are currently under investigation by Emporia Fire. Fire crews were called to the scene of a house fire at 1225 Exchange Street sho...
Dec 28, 2020
Winter weather advisories posted for area Tuesday
Slick conditions are expected across the KVOE listening area Tuesday morning. Winter weather advisories are up areawide. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in an advisory from 6 am...
Dec 28, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Trump reverses course, signs relief bill
Last week, President Donald Trump threatened not to sign a massive coronavirus relief package, saying $600 payments to Americans was "a disgrace" and there was too much wasteful spending involved. On ...
Dec 28, 2020
Execution date for Melvern resident Lisa Montgomery vacated
Lisa Montgomery's execution is off the calendar, and it may not happen. The Melvern woman was set for execution Jan. 12, but a federal judge vacated it, saying the Justice Department's decision to set...
Dec 27, 2020
