Category Archives: News
Electric issues cause Eureka's sixth damaging structure fire since Nov. 22
There has been another damaging structure fire in Eureka. Fire Chief Luke Westerman says firefighters were dispatched to 1316 North Main shortly before 8:15 pm, finding fire in the attic. Crews limite...
Jan 30, 2026 Eureka Fire Department photo.
Borla readies for 'All You Need is Love' concert
Emporia jazz musician Janice Borla is ready for the big day of love, and she's pleased with the response for her Valentine's Night concert coming up soon. Borla is headlining "All You Need is Love" at...
Jan 30, 2026 Janice Borla joined KVOE's Morning Show this week to preview her 'All You Need is Love' concert at the Emporia Arts Center on Feb. 14. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Botanica Floral & Design announces grand opening as work continues at 502 Commercial
Construction and renovations have been underway at 502 Commercial just north of the Lyon County Courthouse for months, and one business is ready to move into a renovated space at that address. Botanic...
Jan 30, 2026 Botanica Floral & Design logo.
CareArc honored for compliance with HRSA programs
CareArc has received a special honor for its compliance with certain federal requirements. CareArc says it was awarded the 2025 Operational Site Visit badge for its full compliance with all health cen...
Jan 30, 2026 KVOE News photo.
First Brands founders charged with fraud, conspiracy; status of Hopkins Manufacturing unclear
The future of Emporia's Hopkins Manufacturing operations is in question with past executives of its parent company now under federal indictment. First Brands founder Patrick James and his brother, for...
Jan 29, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
PIT count organizers continue to combat elements with 2026 effort and encourage unhoused residents to come forward ahead of deadline next Friday
As it has in years prior, the spell of dangerously cold weather has created some roadblocks for organizers overseeing the annual Point In Time (PIT) count locally. According to the lead organizer and ...
Jan 29, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County History Center hosts Kansas Day birthday bash Thursday
Wintry conditions may have altered local plans to celebrate Kansas' birthday, but it did not cancel them outright as the Lyon County History Center still welcomed visitors through its doors for a birt...
Jan 29, 2026 New Lyon County History Center Director Lisa Soller and now Director Emeritus Greg Jordan. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
New study to launch for Emporia's railroad crossings
Railroad safety improvements are at the core of a special study developing soon in Emporia. What's being called the Emporia Corridor Safety Improvements project has the city of Emporia, Burlington Nor...
Jan 28, 2026 A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train zips through Emporia's Exchange Street crossing. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Travel conditions still improving
Emporia's major arterials are clear and the more heavily-used residential streets are in good shape after a 6-inch snowfall this past weekend. Travel conditions are much better Wednesday evening than ...
Jan 28, 2026 Just two days after windrows were awaiting removal following 6 inches of snow this past weekend, Commercial Street is nearly dry Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
All three Osage County Sheriff's Deputies injured in November 15th shootout back to full duty as of Wednesday
Two months after a shooting in Carbondale that left one individual dead and injured four law enforcement officers, all three Osage County Sheriff's Deputies involved have returned to active duty. Acco...
Jan 28, 2026 Pictured from left to right: Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, Undersheriff Scott Brenner, Deputy Christian Moran, K9 Deputy James Cason, Corporal Clayton Hartpence, Sergeant John Knapp, and Lt. Fred Nech. Osage County Sheriff's Office Photo.
