Category Archives: News
Storms bring hail, high wind to Coffey County overnight
Strong storms have developed near Emporia and are pushing south-southeast shortly after midnight. Active warnings: *Coffey County: Severe thunderstorm warning until 1 am Wind gusts as high as 60 mph h...
Aug 01, 2019
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy enthralls crowd to end 2018-19 Arts Center Performing Arts Series
Fans of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy had to wait three months for the band to perform in Emporia after illness forced the group to reschedule its appearance. The band did not disappoint Wednesday night. Your ...
Aug 01, 2019
Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties placed in flash flood watch
With several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall forecasted in the coming days, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for portions of the KVOE listening area. The watch goes int...
Jul 31, 2019
Relay for Life Survivor Dinner set for September 14th
Relay for Life of Flint Hills will be honoring cancer survivors and their caregivers on September 14th with the Relay for Life Survivor Dinner. RFL of Flint Hills holds this event every year to not ju...
Jul 31, 2019
No significant injuries reported following single vehicle rollover accident in south Emporia
No individuals were transported following a rollover accident in south Emporia Wednesday afternoon. According to Emporia Police Officer Alex Ford, a mid-2000’s Chevy 1500 Shortbed truck was trav...
Jul 31, 2019
Cash on hand up, but NRH records net loss for June
Newman Regional Health had a mixed financial report as part of the Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting Wednesday. Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright says there was good news with cash on hand inc...
Jul 31, 2019
Emporia, Coffey County airports receiving federal funds for renovations
The Emporia Municipal Airport is one of two area airports and over 20 across Kansas receiving federal funds for improvements. The Emporia airfield is getting $360,000 to buy land for approaches. Empor...
Jul 31, 2019
Lyon County deputies searching for people who allegedly impersonated an officer overnight
Lyon County deputies are looking for the person or people who allegedly impersonated law enforcement during two overnight incidents in Lyon County. Lyon County Detective Sgt. Jacob Welsh says the inci...
Jul 31, 2019
Final Emporia kidnapping convict sentenced to nearly four years in prison Wednesday
The fourth convict involved in a kidnapping incident from last fall was sentenced in Lyon County District Court Wednesday morning. Ivan Murillo was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison on three...
Jul 31, 2019
Lyon County Commission may make minor adjustments to current budget
After approving the 2020 budget for publication purposes last week, Lyon County commissioners are looking at amending the current-year budget during their weekly action meeting Thursday. Controller Da...
Jul 31, 2019
