Category Archives: News
Mother, two children dead after house fire in Burlington
A woman and two of her children were killed in a fire in Burlington early Friday. KVOE's television partner WIBW in Topeka says firefighters were called to the 200 block of Hudson shortly before 5 am....
Aug 17, 2019
UPDATE: Driver completely rolls vehicle at downtown Emporia intersection, keeps driving
A unique rollover wreck sent one man to Newman Regional Health for treatment Friday. Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early says deputies stopped a minivan in the 1100 block of East around 5:20 pm. The mini...
Aug 16, 2019
Law enforcement wins Battle of Badges title; drive generates over 260 blood units
The Battle of the Badges wrapped up Friday with over 200 units of blood donated, and the winner of the friendly competition was announced. The three-day drive led to 261 pints donated. Community volun...
Aug 16, 2019
A new year and a new position; EHS Principal Dathan Fischer offers thoughts on start of 2019-20 school year
Day one is officially done for the 2019-2020 academic year and Emporia High School Principal Dathan Fischer is reflecting on the start of a new year, in a new position. Back in May, Fischer was announ...
Aug 16, 2019
UPDATE: Flooding risk part of severe weather picture Friday night near Emporia
In addition to the severe thunderstorm risk, parts of the KVOE listening area will deal with a flooding risk overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Osage and Wabaun...
Aug 16, 2019
Chase County Sheriff: 12-year-old boy's actions saved other children as house fire developed
Quick thinking by a pre-teenager saved three kids from possibly being seriously hurt or killed by a house fire that developed Friday. Chase County Sheriff Richard Dorneker says he was advised of a str...
Aug 16, 2019
'It's unfortunate:' USD 253 Superintendent weighs in on bond election situation
On the heels of the recent announcement USD 253 Emporia Public Schools would be delaying their $78 million bond election, Superintendent Kevin Case is looking forward with the start of a new school ye...
Aug 16, 2019
Busy day at ESU with freshmen moving into dorms, northeast Morse demolition begins
Future Hornets buzzed all around the Emporia State University for the underclassmen move-in day at the Towers Complex and Schallenkamp Hall. Incoming freshmen and their parents rushed around the build...
Aug 16, 2019
Industrial Road widening project near 24th to start Monday
Road work will begin Monday near 24th and Industrial. The intersection has seen a lot of road construction the past two years with Hobby Lobby moving to town in 2017 and the move of Aldi last year. Th...
Aug 16, 2019
Greenwood County deputies warn residents of Social Security scam
An ongoing phone scam is being reported by Greenwood County authorities. The Sheriff’s Office says callers allegedly from the Social Security Administration tell people they will be arrested wit...
Aug 16, 2019
