Category Archives: News
Deputies say Saturday afternoon car fire was likely arson incident
Lyon County deputies say a vehicle fire that developed Saturday near Olpe is being investigated as an arson case. Deputy Sgt. Danny Broyles says the fire was reported in the 1700 block of Road 60 arou...
Dec 17, 2018
Lyon County deputies investigating after shots fired report near Emporia
Lyon County deputies are investigating after a report of shots fired near northwest Emporia from early Monday, but the time difference between the incident and the report may hamper the investigation....
Dec 17, 2018
UPDATE: Yard waste burn triggers apartment fire in northwest Emporia
Emporia firefighters say a planned trash burn led to a larger, unplanned fire that caused significant damage to a small apartment building. Crews were called out shortly before 11 am for a reported st...
Dec 17, 2018
Emporia man arrested after reports of stolen vehicle and shots fired lead to short chase
One person has been arrested after the discovery of a reported stolen vehicle, a chase from Emporia into Lyon County and a report of shots fired during the incident. Police Capt. Dave DeVries says off...
Dec 17, 2018
RDA touts economic investments, notes challenges during monthly board meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas is celebrating progress and recognizing challenges to the local economy. Friday’s end-of-year meeting focused on both aspects f the ec...
Dec 17, 2018
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
