Category Archives: News
One arrested, two charged as part of separate Greenwood County drug distribution cases
A Greenwood County drug distribution case has been developing after a traffic stop in Eureka early this month. A Greenwood County deputy handled a traffic stop June 1, leading to the arrest of Kirk Ra...
Jun 16, 2025 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Rec Commission to discuss upgrades to DeBauge Family Sports Complex, mill levy task force, after-school programming at Monday meeting
Project funding, levy reductions and after-school programming are all features of the Emporia Recreation Commission board meeting on Monday. The Rec Commission Board will discuss a Community Developme...
Jun 15, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Shawnee County rollover leads to potentially serious injuries for Osage City man
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a rollover crash in Topeka led to serious injuries for an Osage City man Sunday afternoon. The single-vehicle crash happened on Interstate 470 eastbound near the 21st St...
Jun 15, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Strong storms possible early, late Tuesday
After a nice Father's Day for weather, the pattern gets more unsettled through mid-week. High temperatures will be in the mid- to upper 80s Sunday and Monday with sunshine. After that, a slight chance...
Jun 15, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia man charged with exploitation, aggravated indecent liberties, trading in child sex abuse materials
Criminal court proceedings are set to begin in a Lyon County sex abuse case with alleged child victims. Emporia Police arrested Jacob Ross Garcia on Wednesday, and the Lyon County Attorney's Office ha...
Jun 15, 2025 Jacob Ross Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
Unveiling of newly rejuvenated flag retirement drop box culminates Flag Day activities in Emporia Saturday
Local veterans and members of the community held various activities to commemorate Flag Day both in and around Emporia Saturday. The list of activities included the American Legion Post 5 regular all-...
Jun 15, 2025 Pictured left to right:
Kevin Ogle, Jesse Wilson, Ed Rathke and Beth Wilson. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Galena man hospitalized, arrested after alleged chase in Greenwood County
An alleged law enforcement pursuit took place in in Greenwood County early Sunday, with a Galena man hospitalized afterward. The Kansas Highway Patrol says troopers were pursuing an allegedly stolen v...
Jun 15, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man arrested on suspicion of drug possession in Osage County Friday
A Topeka man is in custody following a traffic stop in Osage County early Friday evening. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, a K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop just after 5:40 pm at 189th and Stanley ...
Jun 15, 2025 Daniel L. Bigenwalt Jr.
Osage County Jail Photo.
Symphony in the Flint Hills holds 20th and final signature event in Chase County Saturday
The Symphony in the Flint Hills promised a grand finale for their signature event and they sure delivered one in Chase County Saturday evening. The 20th annual and final outdoor concert welcomed thous...
Jun 15, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporians join millions around the country with No Kings demonstration in Fremont Park Saturday
Saturday, members of the Emporia community, and some from beyond it, joined millions of others across the nation in a demonstration protesting the actions and policies of the current presidential admi...
Jun 14, 2025 Hundreds of Emporians gather peacefully in Fremont Park joining millions around the nation in the No Kings protest movement. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
