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Separate fires knock out power to parts of downtown Emporia, catch trio of trees on fire north of town
Power went out for a handful of downtown Emporia businesses after a pole caught fire Monday morning. Evergy spokesperson Kaley Bohlen tells KVOE News the pole in the 10 block of West Sixth caught fire...
Dec 09, 2019
Former State Senator Jerry Karr passes away
Former Kansas State Senator Jerry Karr has died. Karr was 83 when he passed away Sunday. He served the 17th Senate District, including Emporia, from 1981 to 1999. He was also a retired farmer and stoc...
Dec 09, 2019
Zoning administrators looking ahead to next steps in Plan ELC Zoning updates
Local zoning experts are moving into the next steps as it pertains to the updated Plan ELC Zoning regulations following the conclusion of a series of informational workshops last week. Lyon County Zon...
Dec 09, 2019
After foggy start, windy and cold conditions to take over Monday
Foggy conditions have abated, but windy weather is in store for the rest of Monday. So far, Chase County is the only area county under a wind advisory. That lasts until noon. However, wind gusts as hi...
Dec 09, 2019
UPDATE: Emporia man extricated, hospitalized after fiery pickup-semi crash early Monday
Authorities continue investigating a pair of crashes, including an injury wreck, that developed in foggy conditions west of Emporia early Monday. Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope says deputies and rescue...
Dec 09, 2019
SUV destroyed by fire on Turnpike near Emporia
An SUV is a total loss after a vehicle fire northeast of Emporia on Sunday. Emporia Fire Capt. Ben Lienemann says the SUV was northbound on the Kansas Turnpike when the driver pulled over near mile ma...
Dec 09, 2019
Emporia Municipal Band concludes 2019 season with annual Christmas Concert
The Emporia Municipal Band held its annual Christmas Concert at the Granada Theatre on Sunday afternoon. Your browser does not support the audio element. The halls of the Granada Theatre were filled w...
Dec 08, 2019
Injury crash in Topeka involves Emporia woman
A Topeka woman was hospitalized as part of a crash involving an Emporia woman on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a car driven by 32-year-old Isela Landeros of Emporia and an SUV driven by 62-...
Dec 08, 2019
36th annual Delane Drive receives tremendous support once again
Traffic was constant through the streets of Delane Drive Saturday evening for the 36th annual Delane Drive Toy Drop. Once again the local neighborhood was out in force to collect donations of toys and...
Dec 08, 2019
Fourth annual ESU Theater Christmas Carol Radio Performance supports Corky's Cupboard
The Emporia State Theatre Department took local theatregoers on an auditory adventure with a classic Christmas tale Saturday. Local residents were welcomed into the Karl C. Bruder Theatre for the ESU ...
Dec 08, 2019
