Category Archives: News
Kansas gas prices steadily on the rise
Due to a number of different reasons, gasoline prices have been on a gradual incline in Kansas. Gas prices in the local area have risen $0.09 per gallon in the past week, making the Kansas average $2....
Feb 19, 2019
Winter weather advisories back in place with latest winter storm approaching
Forecast models remain on track for light to moderate snowfall Tuesday and possibly into early Wednesday. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Baerg tells KVOE News the current forecast is sti...
Feb 19, 2019
One person taken to Newman Regional Health after crash near Reading
Lyon County deputies say one person was hurt as part of a single-car crash outside Reading on Monday. The crash happened in the 2400 block of Road V, less than a half-mile south of Kansas Highway 170 ...
Feb 19, 2019
Residential chimney fire near downtown Emporia results in minor damage
Nobody was injured after a small chimney fire developed in a south Emporia home on Monday afternoon. Fire developed at 201 Neosho shortly before 2:30 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Rich Gould says t...
Feb 19, 2019
SOS to have dress sale to prelude the Hope-A-Palooza event in March
SOS of Emporia will host a dress sale as a pre-event to their 7th annual Hope-A-Palooza. This sale will take place this Thursday beginning at 4:00 pm. The Copper Top will host the event, where food, d...
Feb 18, 2019
Match Day applications now available, due back March 1
The Emporia Community Foundation will host its annual Emporia Area Match Day event for the sixth year. Originally part of a five-year guarantee, the Community Foundation Board agreed to extend the com...
Feb 18, 2019
El Nino officially here, but impact on Kansas weather expected to be minimal
A weak El Nino weather pattern is now in place, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. You might think that the developing El Nino may have a major impact on our current wea...
Feb 18, 2019
Lead-related health issues garner attention on Talk of Emporia
Winter typically means a lot of health attention on illnesses like influenza or pneumonia. However, the Flint Hills Community Health Center is using winter to get the word out about lead poisoning. On...
Feb 18, 2019
Rec Commission to discuss architect update, new Jones Aquatic Center equipment proposal
Emporia Recreation Commission board members will meet Monday evening. The board will get the latest update on architectural work for possible renovations to the Lee Beran Recreation Center. Board memb...
Feb 18, 2019
Chase County wreck leads to hospital trip for Augusta teen
An Americus teenager was not hurt in a crash Sunday in southern Chase County, but one of her passengers was taken to Emporia for observation and possible medical treatment after the wreck. The Kansas ...
Feb 18, 2019
