Category Archives: News
Pickup destroyed by fire near Emporia on Thursday
A pickup truck was destroyed by fire as it traveled near Emporia on Thursday. An emergency call was placed around 9:30 am after the incident developed near Interstate 35's Road U exit. Emporia Fire Ba...
Jan 2, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Abundant Harvest seeking donations with increase in new families noted after Tyson closure announcement
As the calendar flips from 2024 to 2025, Abundant Harvest Food Kitchen administrator Josh Graves says the facility is busy. Graves says there has been an increase in families new to Abundant Harvest r...
Jan 2, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Over 40 hay bales destroyed in New Year's Day fire near Emporia
Emporia Fire handled a pair of blazes on New Year's Day. Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the first call was around 3:30 pm to the 1500 block of Road 175, just east of Emporia, after a number of hay b...
Jan 2, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Winter storm watches extended, expanded with additional accumulations and wind now possible
Our mild winter is likely coming to a hard stop this weekend. An intense winter storm is set to bring several forms of wintry precipitation, including freezing rain and snow, along with potentially bl...
Jan 2, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Two arrested in Greenwood County for suspected drug activity
Formal charges are pending after an arrest on suspected drug and gun activity in Greenwood County. According to the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, a Dec. 27 traffic stop on US Highway 400 led depu...
Jan 2, 2025 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Fanestil Meats owner looks to build on successful 2024 trends
After a major holiday shopping season and positive developments throughout 2024, Fanestil Meats owner Dan Smoots is looking for similar trends in 2025. Smoots joined KVOE's Morning Show on New Year's ...
Jan 1, 2025 Fanestil Meats owner Dan Smoots (right) joined KVOE's Morning Show for an interview with KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas (left) on New Year's Eve. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
NEW YEAR'S EVE: Two DUI arrests, notable increase in designated drivers
Emporia Police officers are encouraged by one trend that showed itself for New Year's Eve. Sgt. Dominick Vortherms says there was a notable increase in the use of designated drivers. Emporia Police ha...
Jan 1, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Arizona man arrested in Osage County for suspected drug distribution
An Arizona man was arrested on New Year's Eve in Osage County on suspected drug activity. Sheriff Chris Wells says an unspecified traffic violation led to a vehicle stop at Interstate 35 mile marker 1...
Jan 1, 2025 Jeremy Luce. Osage County Jail photo.
Suspect in alleged law enforcement chase in Coffey County under arrest
Formal charges are pending for a woman who allegedly tried to flee law enforcement in Coffey County last week. Christina Dawn Hastings, age 41, was arrested this past Friday on suspicion of flee and e...
Jan 1, 2025 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
Skate park ribbon-cutting ceremony set
Residents are encouraged to attend an event featuring Emporia's latest park addition next week. The city has planned a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new skate park inside Whittier Park. The ceremony w...
Jan 1, 2025 City of Emporia graphic.
