Category Archives: News
Council Grove man charged with impersonation, battery on law enforcement, burglary and other counts
Council Grove officers have arrested a man on suspicion of aggravated burglary, impersonation of law enforcement and other charges after an incident last week. Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says the inc...
Sep 18, 2023 Council Grove Police Department photo.
Soden's Bridge Preservation Group to mark bridge's 100th anniversary with community celebration
At the end of the month, local residents are encouraged to gather at the site of one of Emporia's most well-known historical landmarks. The Soden's Bridge Preservation Society has special activities s...
Sep 18, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Haze to dissipate, opening door for several storm chances through upcoming weekend
Air quality issues should dissipate in advance of an unsettled weather week. Upper-air flow brought more haze into the area Sunday, the direct result of more wildfire activity in the Pacific Northwest...
Sep 18, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Decision on formal charges pending after Emporia woman, baby hurt in crash early Sunday
Two people were hospitalized after a crash in southeast Emporia early Sunday morning. Lyon County Deputy Robert Miller says authorities were alerted to the situation in the 200 block of Sylvan shortly...
Sep 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Greenwood County man dies after head-on wreck Friday night
One person died as the result of a crash in southeast Greenwood County late Friday night. The Kansas Highway Patrol crash log says the crash happened on US Highway 400 east of Severy just before 11:30...
Sep 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Still changing lives; Family, friends and local residents honor the memory of McKenzie Payne with annual blood drive Sunday
In the years since the death of former Emporia McKenzie Payne, her memory continues to touch the lives of so many thanks to the work of her friends and family. That work includes the sixth annual Payn...
Sep 17, 2023 Members of Payne's Promise stand proudly before the photo of McKenzie Payne during the annual Payne's Promise Blood Drive. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Theme of togetherness runs through Beacon For Hope events Saturday
Suicide Prevention Month is every September, and Beacon For Hope Suicide Prevention had a big weekend for two completely different community events. Beacon For Hope had its first Hope Links Us Togethe...
Sep 17, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
EMPORIA WATER MAINS: Water warning, meaning required conservation, now in effect for Emporia water customers
Mandatory water conservation methods are now in place following another water main break on Prairie Street. The break was reported in the 2100 block of Prairie at 9:30 pm and follows a break in the 16...
Sep 17, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Recommendation on future Emporia Recreation Commission building ahead Monday
A move towards a new public recreation facility could take a major step forward Monday. Last month, the Emporia Recreation Commission approved the drafting of a recommendation for City Commission agre...
Sep 17, 2023 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Fiesta returns to Las Casitas Park
The Las Casitas Association had its first Fiesta at Las Casitas Park in eight years this weekend. Starting with a parade from Riverside Elementary to the park, activities then included food, a car sho...
Sep 16, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
