Category Archives: News
Arts Center welcoming Farewell Angelina to town for Friday night concert
Tickets are still available if you want to see an up-and-coming country music group Friday night. Farewell Angelina comes to town as part of the Emporia Arts Center’s Performing Arts Series, and...
Oct 25, 2018
Fredonia man receives five years in prison for trying to buy child for sex
A Fredonia man arrested in Greenwood County in late January has now been sentenced for trying to buy a pre-teenaged girl for sex. Ernest Merle Anziana, 49, was arrested Jan. 30 — ironically, at ...
Oct 25, 2018
Lyon County commissioners approve transfer of senior services during action session
Lyon County Commissioners approved an agreement during their action session Thursday morning which will seek to increase services provided to senior citizens. The North-Central Flint Hills Area Agency...
Oct 25, 2018
Third annual Boo Cruise takes off Friday
Cycling enthusiasts will take a spooky ride through Emporia Friday night. The third annual Boo Cruise bike ride organized by Babes on Bikes invites residents to dress up in their best costumes and tak...
Oct 25, 2018
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
