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Adult, juvenile arrested after alleged chase originating in Morris County
Formal charges are currently pending against a Wichita man and a juvenile after an alleged chase in Morris County earlier this month. The Morris County Sheriff's Office says the incident allegedly dev...
Mar 15, 2025 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
WEATHER: Two to Newman Regional for possible smoke inhalation as grass fire damages home, outbuildings east of Emporia
An active day for grass fires culminated with major fires, one in eastern Lyon County and two in Wabaunsee County. Fire crews had already worked numerous fires across the area starting shortly before ...
Mar 14, 2025 Fire damaged several outbuildings and a home east of Emporia on Friday. Two people were taken to Newman Regional Health for possible smoke inhalation. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Greenwood, Lyon County deputies involved in alleged pursuit early Thursday
Law enforcement from several area counties and the Kansas Highway Patrol were allegedly involved in a vehicle pursuit that spent much of its time in Greenwood County earlier this week. The Greenwood C...
Mar 14, 2025 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
First year of Pulmonary Rehab successful, according to NRH department heads
The one-year mark signals a lot of success for Newman Regional Health's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. That was the assessment from Cardiopulmonary Director Donny Bellomy and Pulmonary Rehab Cas...
Mar 14, 2025 Newman Regional Health photo.
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly taking next step in superintendent search
Several area school districts are in varying stages of replacing their current superintendents. USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is now in the list after current superintendent Duane Ford announced his resignatio...
Mar 14, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Reever seeks to continue successes, serve as guide to new superintendent if re-elected to USD 253 school board
Incumbent Jami Reever says she is excited about the future for USD 253 Emporia -- which is why she's running for re-election this year. After moving to Emporia in 2009 to serve as the executive direct...
Mar 14, 2025 Jami Reever. Courtesy photo.
Critical fire danger areawide, marginal severe weather risk just east of Emporia on Friday
Weather conditions have set the stage for critical to catastrophic fire danger areawide and a marginal severe weather risk just east of Emporia on Friday. The fire danger spans the entire day, thanks ...
Mar 14, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Man arrested on attempted murder, other charges after alleged shooting incident near Pomona, chase to Lyndon
A chase that allegedly began in Franklin County and ended in Lyndon has led to formal charges of attempted murder and other counts. Franklin County deputies say they were dispatched to an address just...
Mar 14, 2025 Franklin County Sheriff's Office logo.
Lyon County Commission allocates $10,000 to new rabbit and chicken barn during regular action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have contributed to a new construction project on the Lyon County Fairgrounds. During their regular action meeting Thursday, commissioners approved donating $10,000 to the Ly...
Mar 13, 2025 Lyon County Commission pictured left to right: District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, District 1 Comissioner and Commission Chairman Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Public Works considering changes to ice and snow removal ahead of next winter season
Following a rough winter storm season, Emporia Public Works is currently looking at some changes to snow and ice removal procedures before winter conditions return to the area later this year. That wa...
Mar 13, 2025 Snow ruts are still prevalent in Emporia's residential areas after winter weather events Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 9-10, despite work by Emporia Public Works last week to treat and clear streets. Grove Street near Walnut Elementary is one such example. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
