Category Archives: News
Investigation underway after pickup catches fire, crashes into light pole in Emporia
Emporia Police have been investigating after a pickup caught fire and crashed early Saturday. The incident was reported near Ninth and Sherman shortly after 2:20 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan ...
Mar 1, 2025 Karla Olson screenshot.
Reeble Foundation named 2025 FHTC Prairie Fire Award recipient
The recipient of Flint Hills Technical College's third annual Prairie Fire Award isn't a business, as it has been the last two years. It's the Reeble Foundation. The honor reflects a college partner's...
Mar 1, 2025 Longtime philanthropist Jane Reeble poses with Flint Hills Technical College Vice President of Advancement Mike Crouch after being named the college's 2025 Prairie Fire Award recipient. Flint Hills Technical College photo.
Memorial service March 8 for Jim and Josh Hoy
Public services have been announced for Jim and Josh Hoy after their recent passing. The Celebration of Cowboy Lives Well Lived will be from 1-4 pm March 8 at White Auditorium. Residents also wanting ...
Mar 1, 2025 Jim and Josh Hoy. Photo courtesy of Pioneer Bluffs.
Hay bale fire incident keeps Chase County Fire busy Friday morning
What initially started as a grass fire response turned into a lengthy hay bale fire incident for Chase County Fire crews. Firefighters were dispatched to 2676 V Road, about six miles northeast of Stro...
Feb 28, 2025 Google Maps image.
Kansas Turnpike traffic reopens near Matfield Green exit after truck crash
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are investigating after a wreck that shut down traffic on the Kansas Turnpike for several hours Friday. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says a northbound semi and pickup p...
Feb 28, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health administrators discuss concerns, plans after Stormont office building plan advances
Concerns still abound for Newman Regional Health's leadership team as Stormont Vail continues planning for a brand-new medical facility in far west Emporia. Not surprisingly, the Stormont plan -- and ...
Feb 28, 2025 KVOE News Photo.
Power returns in Hamilton after Friday wreck
Evergy has restored power after a crash incident near Hamilton on Friday. 12:30 pm Friday: Truck hits power pole near Hamilton; Evergy making repairs Evergy is restoring power to residents affected by...
Feb 28, 2025 Evergy logo.
Former Sunflower Care Homes employee sues business, citing retaliation, violations of labor and wage laws
Sunflower Care Home is being sued by a former nurse who claims the Emporia senior care facility violated labor and wage laws before retaliating against her. Kaylani Bronson, a certified nurse assistan...
Feb 28, 2025 Sunflower Care Homes logo.
Schmidt: Right-sizing government size, spending efforts continue in Washington
President Trump and Congress have been engaged in a flurry of activity since the President took office in late January. There have been different categories of work, but Kansas Second District Congres...
Feb 28, 2025 Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt. Official portrait.
Lyon County Crime Stoppers announces reward for man wanted for active warrants
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for a man with active warrants. Crime Stoppers says Troy Eastman has warrants for failure to abide and bond revocation. It is offering a reward of up to...
Feb 28, 2025 Troy Eastman. Lyon County Jail photo.
