Category Archives: News
New equipment coming for Jones Aquatic Center, Rec Center pool? Rec Commission could decide next month
The Jones Aquatic Center may have some new equipment to use if the Emporia Recreation Commission offers its approval, perhaps as early as next month. Same goes for the Lee Beran Recreation Center. The...
Feb 19, 2019
EFD encourages carbon monoxide checks after recent incidents
The Emporia Fire Department is encouraging you to check on carbon monoxide levels, either at home or at work, after two instances this month where reported gas leaks led to the discovery of carbon mon...
Feb 19, 2019
Rape suspect rescheduled for motions hearing next week
The one-time Emporia chiropractor accused of rape will be back in the Lyon County Courthouse for a hearing next week. Eric Hawkins was originally scheduled for a motions hearing at 9:15 am. That has b...
Feb 19, 2019
Prelim up Wednesday for woman who allegedly hit second woman with car last month
The woman who allegedly hit another woman with her car last month has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. Ryan Michelle Shepherd faces single charges of aggrav...
Feb 19, 2019
The Emporia City Commission to overhear numerous requests during action session Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission have several requests awaiting their approval at their upcoming action session Wednesday. BG Consultants and Community National Bank will seek approval for a public hearing...
Feb 19, 2019
iLuminate dazzles sold-out show at Albert Taylor Hall
iLuminate sold out Monday night’s show as part of the Emporia Arts Center’s Performing Arts Series. The high-tech dance troupe did not disappoint. Your browser does not support the audio e...
Feb 19, 2019
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
