Category Archives: News
Flint Hills Towing owners honored and humbled to Emporia Chamber Business of the Year award recipients
Flint Hills Towing Owners Jason and Richelle Birk are honored and humbled to be recognized as the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Business of The Year. The Birks spoke with KVOE News on Monday, just ...
Jan 13, 2025 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photo.
Highway Patrol: Troopers make progress in Chase County hit-and-run investigation
The Kansas Highway Patrol says there has been some progress as troopers investigate an alleged hit-and-run incident on the Kansas Turnpike from this past weekend. Troopers say the driver of a semi tha...
Jan 13, 2025 Kansas Highway Patrol logo.
Investigations continue after destructive fires in Chase County, including one killing 30 chickens
Investigations continue in Chase County after a pair of destructive fires over the last week near Cedar Point, including one that killed several birds. Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh says fire devel...
Jan 13, 2025 Fire engulfs a vacant house near Cedar Point on Jan. 10. Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
Emporia man accused of aggravated robbery, other charges after alleged December incident
Court dates are pending, but formal charges have been filed after an alleged robbery and chase incident in Lyon County from almost a month ago. Documents from the Kansas District Court Public Access P...
Jan 13, 2025 Coryon Green. Lyon County Jail photo.
AARP again teaming with Emporia Senior Center for tax return assistance
January means tax time in a lot of circles, and special help is coming for local and area residents, courtesy the Emporia Senior Center and AARP. Local organizer Sally Conard says this is a vital serv...
Jan 13, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Appeal ongoing in 2018 Emporia aggravated kidnapping case
An appeal in an Emporia aggravated kidnapping case from several years ago is ongoing. William Anderson has been appealing his 2019 sentence on kidnapping, aggravated battery, robbery and burglary coun...
Jan 13, 2025 William Anderson. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Governor's executive order ends state practice of holding certain foster care federal funding at state level
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has taken a step to adjust foster care funding. Governor Kelly recently signed an executive order to halt the state's longstanding process of using some federal funds -- ai...
Jan 13, 2025 Office of the Kansas Governor photo.
Schwab becomes first announced candidate for Kansas governor in 2026 cycle
The 2026 election cycle is officially months down the road, but there is already traffic for the state's top government position. Current Secretary of State Scott Schwab has announced his campaign for...
Jan 13, 2025 Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
First Q&A with City Officials of 2025 announced
Emporia city leaders have announced their first Q&A with City Officials of the year. The event is 7 pm Feb. 6 at the White Auditorium Little Theater, highlighted by appearances from City Manager Trey ...
Jan 13, 2025 City of Emporia graphic.
Fire damages central Emporia home early Monday
Conditions were already cold and slippery when Emporia Fire was called out to extinguish a house fire in central Emporia early Monday. Air temperatures were 10 degrees and dropping, with wind chills d...
Jan 13, 2025 Emporia fire crews investigate after fire damaged a house at 713 Chestnut early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
