Category Archives: News
Nobody hurt after chimney fire in subfreezing conditions near Hartford
Wind chills were below zero when local and area fire departments were called out to a structure fire Thursday morning. Emporia and Hartford-Neosho Rapids were called out to the 1800 block of Road 90 a...
Feb 07, 2019
KTA approves contracts for Chase County projects
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has approved contracts for a pair of upcoming projects in Chase County. One project will rehabilitate and raise the vertical clearance of a bridge over Shaw Creek near mi...
Feb 07, 2019
Kansas residents encouraged to take survey on drones
If you’re interested in drones, the Kansas Department of Transportation is interested in hearing from you. KDOT is officially seeking public opinion on drone usage in state airspace. The agency ...
Feb 07, 2019
UPDATE: Ice storm warning for Coffey, Greenwood, Osage counties; schools, ESU, FHTC closed
A risk of significant icing has developed near Emporia. Coffey and Osage counties are now included in an ice storm warning until noon Thursday. Up to 0.4 inches of ice and half-an-inch of snow are exp...
Feb 07, 2019
A busy schedule ahead for Lyon County History Center as third floor updates finish
The Lyon County History Center has finished updates to its third floor and is ready for public use. The third floor of the History Center is now completed and available to the public to schedule event...
Feb 07, 2019
ESU Theatre Department returns from annual festival in Sioux Falls with several achievements
Emporia State’s Theatre Department attended the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival 51 (KCACTF) in Sioux Falls, SD and several students found success. The KCACTF hosted over 1500 ac...
Feb 07, 2019
New public radio project proposed during City County joint meeting
Local government had a lot to talk about during a series of meetings Wednesday. City and County Commissioners met for their quarterly joint meeting inside the Lyon County Courthouse Wednesday afternoo...
Feb 07, 2019
Man sought in Eureka after allegedly stealing truck, fleeing deputies
Greenwood County deputies are looking for a man who allegedly stole a pickup and then fled from authorities late Tuesday night. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies tried to stop a green Chevrolet...
Feb 06, 2019
Jones Trust grant pushes Emporia Child Care campaign to $1.5 million raised
Emporia Child Care’s Kids First fundraising campaign took a major step forward recently. Thanks to a $750,000 grant from the WS and EC Jones Testamentary Trust, the consolidation effort has now ...
Feb 06, 2019
UPDATE: Local authorities advise caution as sun goes down due to more possible freezing drizzle overnight
The prospect of light icing has prompted the National Weather Service to expand the coverage area of winter weather advisories for the KVOE listening area after extending the length of those advisorie...
Feb 05, 2019
