Category Archives: News
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
KBI launches investigation into alleged abuse by Catholic clergy, others in positions of authority
Less than two weeks after the Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City announced its list of clergy that had substantiated allegations of sexual abuse against minors, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation has...
Feb 05, 2019
EFD, Westar respond to blown transformer
No injuries were reported after a transformer reportedly failed in a west Emporia neighborhood Tuesday. Emporia Fire and Westar Energy crews were called to the 1300 block of Grand shortly before noon ...
Feb 05, 2019
KCC approves Kansas Gas rate increase request -- which goes into effect Wednesday
The Kansas Corporation Commission is on board with a reduced rate increase proposal from Kansas Gas Service. On Tuesday, the KCC approved a settlement as negotiated by Kansas Gas, KCC staff, the Citiz...
Feb 05, 2019
Emporia Middle School claims top two spots at 2019 Lyon County Spelling Bee
Lyon County has its representative for the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee later this year. Emporia Middle School Student Ethan Rhudy emerged victorious after 18 rounds of spelling in the Lyon County Sp...
Feb 05, 2019
Fire officials urge safety with Wildfire Awareness Week underway
This is Wildfire Awareness Week, and local firefighters are urging anybody thinking of a controlled burn this year to take all the necessary precautions. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Rich Gould stress...
Feb 05, 2019
Recent Greenwood County arrests include trafficking contraband, meth possession with intent to sell
Formal charges are pending after two recent sets of arrests in Greenwood County. The Sheriff’s Office says a vehicle stop on US Highway 400 on Saturday led to the arrests of two people. Megan Wo...
Feb 05, 2019
Series of meetings ahead Wednesday for Emporia, Lyon County commissioners
Wednesday will be a busy day for local government. Lyon County commissioners have a rare study meeting planned. Commissioners will see part of Road V and also hold four executive sessions, two each fo...
Feb 05, 2019
