Category Archives: News
Woman arrested in Eureka after alleged stabbing incident
Formal charges are pending after an alleged stabbing incident in Greenwood County last week. Greenwood County deputies say an alleged physical disturbance in Eureka on Nov. 27 led to the discovery of ...
Dec 02, 2024 Amber Underwood. Greenwood County Jail photo.
Greenwood County traffic stops lead to pair of arrests
Formal charges have been filed in a Greenwood County case where deputies say a stop of two vehicles led to signs of illegal drug activity. Deputies say the incident in question happened Nov. 24, with ...
Dec 02, 2024 Greenwood County Courthouse. 13th Judicial District photo.
UPDATE: Work underway to develop resources and training opportunities for Tyson employees affected by pending plant closure
Work will be ongoing in the coming weeks to help soon-to-be displaced Tyson employees find alternate employment opportunities. That's according to City Manager Trey Cocking who spoke with KVOE News Mo...
Dec 02, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Rekindle reported, handled at site of Saturday's destructive house fire in Olpe
Firefighters and investigators into Saturday night's house fire in Olpe didn't have much down time, and they are back at it already Monday morning. Fire at 730 Kansas Highway 99 was reported around 6:...
Dec 02, 2024 Firefighters battle Saturday night's fire at 730 Kansas Highway 99. They were dispatched again early Monday for a rekindle. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal leading investigation into house fire at 730 Kansas Highway 99
The investigation into a destructive house fire in Olpe is now being led by the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal. That's according to Olpe Fire Chief Wade Schmidt who spoke to KVOE News Sunday,...
Dec 01, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Sweet Granada celebrates 20 years of chocolate-based happiness
What's your "why?" That question came into vogue over the past several years as people explained what makes them tick -- and especially what makes them successful. For Sweet Granada owner Kim Redeker,...
Dec 01, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Local retailers say holiday shopping off to fast start after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season is in full force. Black Friday rolled into Small Business Saturday, and a number of merchants across Emporia say the overall shopping period is off to a good start. Emporia...
Nov 30, 2024 Cashiers at Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply were busy checking out customers Saturday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Chase County Country Christmas fills county with holiday spirit
Chase County filled up the schedule with its annual Country Christmas. Chase County Chamber of Commerce Director Toni Schneider was pleased to see the weekend traffic connected to the shopping event. ...
Nov 30, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Reported fires at Emporia apartment complex, store unsubstantiated
Saturday night's house fire in Olpe was sandwiched between two reported structure fires in northwest Emporia. In fact, Emporia Fire had just finished responding to a reported fire at Four Seasons Apar...
Nov 30, 2024 Emporia Fire leaves Ross Dress for Less after an investigation turned up no sign of fire Saturday night. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
One-time house of late Olpe Chicken House owners destroyed Saturday by fire
Parts of walls are left standing after a destructive house fire in Olpe on Saturday evening. Fire was evident around 6:30 pm at 730 Kansas Highway 99, the one-time home of late Olpe Chicken House owne...
Nov 30, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
