Category Archives: News
Concerns arise after text message saying votes were not recorded
Elections officials across Kansas are warning voters to watch for text messages that may indicate their advance votes for next month’s general election didn’t count. The text ostensibly co...
Oct 25, 2018
Dine United shifts to Granada Coffee Company as KVOE's Ron Thomas serves as barista
The Dine United schedule continues for the United Way of the Flint Hills. Thursday’s participating restaurant is Granada Coffee Company, which is donating 15 percent of its proceeds from 7 am to...
Oct 25, 2018
Prelim set for Nov. 29 in low-speed chase case
The woman who allegedly stole an SUV with a boat and trailer in tow has a preliminary hearing date. Crista Hinostroza, 32, will be back in court at 3 pm Nov. 29 after her first appearance in Lyon Coun...
Oct 25, 2018
Bridge raising process continues on Kansas Turnpike
Bridge raising continues on the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia. Several bridges are currently being raised. In fact, the bridge at Roads 380 and X is open near Turnpike milepost 152 and the brid...
Oct 25, 2018
UPDATE: 20 head dead, driver hospitalized after cattle truck crashes near Olpe
The driver of a semi was hurt and 20 head of cattle were killed when the truck rolled off Kansas Highway 99 near Olpe on Wednesday. Deputy Tera Gifford says 76-year-old David Simon of Eureka was hauli...
Oct 25, 2018
SUV bumps semi on US-50 roundabout
Minor injuries were reported after a crash on the southern side of the US Highway 50 roundabout Wednesday evening. The crash involved a semi and an SUV and happened around 6:20 pm. Police Officer Pabl...
Oct 25, 2018
Board members receive several updates during USD 253 Board of Education meeting
Educational redesign for two local schools may have an impact on the education model of Turning Point Academy. This was a major topic of discussion for USD 253 Board of Education members during their ...
Oct 25, 2018
SOS organizes Community Awareness and Prevention seminar, flower release
SOS has a special Community Awareness and Prevention Training event Thursday. Director Connie Cahoone says this will help to mark Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with a range of infor...
Oct 24, 2018
Water rates, alcohol policy and legislative update highlight busy city study session
State officials paid a visit to the Emporia City Commission during their study session Wednesday to update Commissioners on both state and local matters. At the state level, Senator Jeff Longbine expr...
Oct 24, 2018
Wabaunsee County among agencies in two states searching for vehicle theft suspect Ryan Squires
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office is now on a growing list of law enforcement agencies looking for Ryan Lee Squires. The Sheriff’s Office says a citizen contacted deputies about a susp...
Oct 24, 2018
