Category Archives: News
Appeal denied in 2012 Lyon County child sex abuse case
One man who pleaded guilty to child sex abuse in Lyon County over six years ago before trying to withdraw his plea last year did not find favor with the Kansas Court of Appeals. Clinton Rife pleaded g...
Apr 14, 2019
Rekindling leads to minor grass fire north of Emporia Saturday
Emporia Fire crews were toned out for a reported brush fire just after 8:30 pm Saturday. The fire was reported at 1139 Road L, roughly 7 miles north of Emporia on Kansas Highway 99. According to a pre...
Apr 14, 2019
White Auditorium jam-packed for the 20th annual Taste Saturday
White Auditorium was the place to be Saturday night to sample a wide selection of wine, beer and foods from across Kansas. The Taste took place at White for the 20th year in a row and featured more th...
Apr 14, 2019
Riders from near and far attend 2019 ABATE bike show
Bikers from across the Central Plains came down to the ABATE District 12 Bike Show to show of their passion for biking. Many people from all walks of life came to show off their bikes including Larry ...
Apr 13, 2019
Breakout sessions and expert presentations close out 2019 Tallgrass Science and Nature Writing Workshop
Writers and journalists from across the midwest gathered at the Emporia Arts Center Saturday for day two of the 25th annual Tallgrass Science and Nature Writing Workshop. Following Friday’s acti...
Apr 13, 2019
Runners race through the mud at Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash
Runners got to race in the mud Saturday morning at Trusler Sports Complex where the Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash was held. The race started near the parking lot and went around Campus Woods, ending back at ...
Apr 13, 2019
Krishawn Strong fundraiser serves up barbecue and a message of positivity through life's hardships
A strong mentality and deep-rooted faith can be a powerful tool in any trials you may face in life. Emporia High School graduate and Topeka resident Krishawn Hunter has both of these attributes in spa...
Apr 13, 2019
Construction less than a month away for Reading Wind Energy facility
Before April is out, Southern Power will start marshaling its forces as it begins work on the Reading Wind Energy project. Southern Asset Manager Rachel Petry led a panel of administrators updating th...
Apr 12, 2019
ESU's annual Glass Guild Blowout coming this weekend
Witness Emporia State University’s annual Glass Guild Blowout beginning on Saturday morning. The Glass Guild Blowout is an event where ESU art students work with glass blowing with a visiting ar...
Apr 12, 2019
Frost warning issued for several area counties, low temperatures expected Saturday morning
Low temperatures Saturday morning have led to most of the KVOE listening area being placed into a frost advisory. The National Weather Service has placed Lyon, Osage, Morris and Wabaunsee counties int...
Apr 12, 2019
