Category Archives: News
City asks Newman Regional Health to resume mediated conversations with Stormont-Vail as annexation request is expected
With Stormont-Vail's proposed surgical facility apparently reaching a discussion stage with Emporia city government this fall, City Manager Trey Cocking has asked Newman Regional Health administrators...
Jul 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Battle of the Badges blood drive begins Wednesday
The annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is just about here. As has been the case for years, the drive will be held at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church beginning Wednesday. On KVOE's Morning Show this...
Jul 30, 2024 American Red Cross graphic.
Ubert; Street Rehab, I-35 bridge projects on schedule
Emporia City Engineer Jim Ubert says the annual Street Rehab project is going well. Meanwhile, Ubert says there is visible progress for the Interstate 35 bridge replacement effort over Lincoln Street....
Jul 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Two arrested on suspected drug, firearms crimes after Madison traffic stop
A traffic stop in Madison last week led to a pair of arrests on suspicion of illegal drug activity. Following the stop Friday, Greenwood County deputies say they arrested Wayne Moler and Gabrielle Che...
Jul 30, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Traffic stop in south Greenwood County leads to drug distribution charges
A preliminary hearing is set in September for a man accused of distributing drugs in Greenwood County. James Lutje has been formally charged with one count of distributing up to 100 grams of methamphe...
Jul 30, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office photo.
UPDATE: Emporia High School closed due to water main break
Emporia High School will be closed for an undisclosed period of time due to a water main break Monday. The first mention of the break came via a post on the Emporia High School Spartan Pride Band Face...
Jul 29, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
CareArc hosting diaper drive August 5-9 in celebration of National Health Center Week
In celebration of the vital role played by community health centers, CareArc is hosting a weeklong event beginning Monday to provide local families with much needed supplies. Monday, CareArc announced...
Jul 29, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Over 31,000 meals served during USD 253 summer meal program
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools just wrapped up its annual Free Meals program last week and based on the numbers it continues to be a popular and well-received resource to district families. District D...
Jul 29, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
WEATHER: City Engineering staffers shifting street construction schedule to account for heat
Excessive heat is in place all week for the KVOE listening area and much of the central third of the country. Most of Kansas will be in an excessive heat warning from 1 pm Monday until at least 7 pm T...
Jul 29, 2024 Emporia City Engineering staffers and contract crews are shifting their work schedules due to the extreme heat expected this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia man arrested after short chase early Sunday
Formal charges are pending against an Emporia man allegedly involved a chase this past weekend. Lyon County deputies arrested 18-year-Bradyn Douglas Hayes early Sunday. Hayes was arrested on suspicion...
Jul 29, 2024 Bradyn Hayes. Lyon County Jail photo.
