Category Archives: News
One person hurt in central Emporia crash Wednesday
One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle wreck in central Emporia on Wednesday evening. Emporia Fire/EMS and Emporia Police responded to Sixth and Rural shortly after 6:40 pm. Police Capt. Ray ...
Sep 26, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Pair of water main leaks reported in Emporia
Emporia Underground Utilities crews have water issues to handle Thursday. Crews have been called to repair water mains on West 15th between Rural and West, an area that has had several water main fail...
Sep 26, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Work to begin next week on Greenwood County bridge
Bridge work is expected to start next week in eastern Greenwood County. The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced a project for the US Highway 54 bridge over the Verdigris (VER-duh-griss) ...
Sep 26, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Emporia Police: Threat against Emporia Middle School involved gun; student allegedly making threat had no firearms access
Emporia Police officers have detailed the situation leading to an extra law enforcement presence at Emporia Middle School through Thursday. Capt. Ray Mattas says officers were notified about a possibl...
Sep 26, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Faulkner, Castile switching from Stormont Vail to Newman Regional Health
Two doctors meeting obstetrics needs locally will continue to do so, although they are switching hospital systems in the process. Drs. Christina Faulkner and Deshala Castille will go from Stormont Vai...
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
State of Kansas touting progress reflected in recent third party report on foster care system; Kansas Appleseed contending state has failed to meet various benchmarks outlined in 2018 class action lawsuit
While the most recent third-party report regarding the reformation of foster care in Kansas showed areas of improvement within the system, Kansas Appleseed is contending the state has missed crucial b...
Sep 25, 2024 DCF and Kansas Appleseed logos.
Chase, Wabaunsee counties approved for severe weather disaster relief
Two area counties are in line for federal disaster relief after severe storms three months ago. President Joe Biden has approved Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major disaster declaration....
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Arkansas man killed in Coffey County workplace accident
A workplace incident in east Coffey County last week killed an Arkansas man. Coffey County Sheriff Tom Johnson says the incident happened shortly after 11 am Sept. 19 near the intersection of 12th Roa...
Sep 25, 2024 Google Maps image.
Sensory Block included in upcoming Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Expect "A Storybook Christmas" this year -- at least as organized by the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's 46th annual Community Christmas Parade is Dec. 3. Activities will begin with th...
Sep 25, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Homecoming Week in full bloom at Emporia High
It's a busy time for high school Homecoming activities. Emporia High is in the middle of a week's worth of events. The annual bonfire Wednesday evening at Emporia High follows the student body vote on...
Sep 25, 2024 Emporia High graphic.
