Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Man shot after incident in 800 block of Sylvan
Emporia Police investigators say one person was apparently shot during an incident in central Emporia on Sunday night. Emporia Police responded to a medical call with traumatic injuries around 9 pm. C...
Dec 17, 2018
Overbrook's goose control plan now includes controlled hunts in city limits
The town of Overbrook is using, well, a unique approach to solving a longstanding problem with geese. The birds have considered a nuisance for years at Overbrook City Lake and Overbrook Kid’s Fi...
Dec 17, 2018
First trial related to drug distribution charges now underway for Abel Ortiz
Trial is underway for an Emporia man on one of two related criminal cases. Abel Ortiz faces charges of drug distribution stemming from alleged activity in October 2017. Ortiz was originally set for tw...
Dec 17, 2018
New research effort announced to reduce wind energy risk on wildlife
Over two dozen wind energy companies, including one already established in the KVOE listening area and two others nearing the end of a wind farm pre-construction phase, have announced a new wildlife-r...
Dec 16, 2018
USD 253 gains grant from Kansas Health Foundation
The Kansas Health Foundation is granting Emporia Public Schools money as part of its current push for health improvement projects and what it calls organizational capacity building. USD 253 is receivi...
Dec 16, 2018
Access permits not needed at Flint Hills Trail State Park effective Jan. 1
Visitors to Flint Hills Trail State Park won’t have to buy access permits starting New Year’s Day. This follows action by the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission last month to re...
Dec 16, 2018
Indoor pool status the main focus of Rec Commission board meeting
The Emporia Recreation Commission has its monthly meeting Monday. The major item on the agenda is an update on the indoor pool filtration system after the pump failed Dec. 4. The pool was closed until...
Dec 16, 2018
UPDATE: Some details shed light on vehicle house fire
Some details have surfaced as to the cause of a damaging vehicle-house fire Saturday. Emporia fire crews are still investigating after a vehicle fire spread to a nearby house. Firefighters were called...
Dec 16, 2018
UPDATE: Investigation continues after vehicle-grass fire near Olpe
Lyon County deputies are investigating after a vehicle and grass fire near Olpe on Saturday. The fire developed near Roads 60 and U around 12:30 pm. Besides damaging a vehicle, the fire also burned ab...
Dec 16, 2018
First Brianna Mundy ESU Scholarship Fund Christmas Ball offers magical evening
Saturday evening, the Bowyer Building hosted the first annual Brianna Mundy ESU Scholarship Fund Christmas Ball for a memorable night of food, drinks, and dance. Brianna Mundy was a student at Emporia...
Dec 16, 2018
