Category Archives: News
Odor investigation underway at Emporia supermarket
Kansas Gas is investigating after an odor investigation at an Emporia grocery store Sunday evening. Initially, Emporia Fire was called out to Mi Super Mercado, 1324 Industrial, shortly before 8 pm. Eq...
Dec 28, 2025 Kansas Gas logo.
Fire heavily damages Eureka home Saturday night
A Eureka family has been displaced by a house fire. Fire developed at 600 North Sycamore and was reported shortly before 8 pm Saturday. Eureka Fire Chief Luke Westerman says the initial report was for...
Dec 28, 2025 Eureka Fire Department photo.
Chase, Coffey counties announce short-term burn bans
High fire danger is prompting at least two area counties to tell its residents not to burn. Chase County is now into a burn ban into Monday morning. Coffey County announced a burn ban effective Sunday...
Dec 28, 2025 Scott Wiltse/Chase County Emergency Management.
Schmidt touts work to end 'biggest tax increase ever,' decries lack of movement on health insurance premiums
At a time when there are a lot of complaints about higher prices of living in many areas, Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt says the situation could have been worse had Congress not act...
Dec 28, 2025 US Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt meets with residents during Emporia's Veterans Day memorial service in November 2025. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Hardee's shutdown continues locally
It doesn't appear the Hardee's restaurant in east Emporia is opening any time soon, if at all. The restaurant at 1126 East 12th posted a short-term closure Dec. 19 due to "unforeseen maintenance" and ...
Dec 28, 2025 A notice on Hardee's now-empty menu board thanks customers for their loyalty while saying the restaurant is closed until further notice. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
AAA: Lyon County gas prices fourth-lowest in Kansas
Several area locations are reporting gas prices that are among the lowest in the state. Casey's West, Flying J and Walmart are all reporting gas at $1.99 a gallon, just a few cents above state low of ...
Dec 28, 2025 Several places in Emporia have gas selling for under $2 a gallon. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
New laws taking effect in Kansas this week
There will several new laws in Kansas come the end of this week. One bill passed last year has a fresh start on New Year's Day. Senate Bill 4 is significant because it ends the three-day grace period ...
Dec 28, 2025 State of Kansas flag.
Emporia Fire, Evergy busy in windy conditions Sunday morning
Reported grass fires are out after blustery conditions developed across the KVOE listening area Sunday morning. Emporia Fire responded to a small grass fire at Interstate 35 mile marker 127 shortly be...
Dec 28, 2025
Subzero wind chill possible at times Sunday night
Wind advisories have ended for area counties, but blustery conditions remain as biting cold has replaced four straight days of record late-year warmth. After temperatures near 70 shortly before midnig...
Dec 27, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Area law enforcement agencies now into additional DUI enforcement efforts as 2025 draws to a close
Area law enforcement will be extra vigilant on the roadways now through the remainder of the calendar year. Several agencies have announced their participation in the statewide Taking Down DUI traffic...
Dec 27, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
