Category Archives: News
Empower House using recent grant funding to secure addiction recovery house for men
Already with a recovery residence in Emporia for women, Empower House Ministries is now working to use significant grant funding to set up a facility for men. Executive Director Melissa Landis unveile...
Sep 10, 2023 Empower House Ministries logo.
Great American Market brings throngs of people from across Central, Southern Plains to Emporia
There was a lot to like as part of Emporia's annual Great American Market on Saturday. Close to 180 vendors set up shop on Commercial Street between Sixth and 12th, bringing people from Emporia, the K...
Sep 10, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Nearly 100 people play in All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament
All Veterans Tribute activities got off to an early start with the 20th annual fundraising golf tournament held Saturday at the Emporia Golf Course. Twenty-four teams participated, meaning almost 100 ...
Sep 10, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Celebrities in Disguise begins busy stretch of activities for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, bolsters efforts of Beacon for Hope and Emporia High GSA
Hope was the theme for Emporia Celebrities in Disguise III: Return of the Masks on Saturday night. Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention Director Melissa Owen says the event was a good way to kick off ac...
Sep 10, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Random Acts of Patriotism again to honor memory of Sept. 11 terror attacks Monday
Random Acts of Patriotism is coming Monday to honor the anniversary of the worst terror attack on American soil. Once again, residents from all over the area will gather on the Interstate 35 bridge at...
Sep 09, 2023 Flags fly above Interstate 35 as part of the 20th annual Random Acts of Patriotism. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Pretrial moved to November in Emporia attempted murder, arson case
A pretrial hearing is ahead in November in an Emporia attempted murder and arson case. The hearing was moved from Friday to 10 am Nov. 15 in the case against Donovan Williams. Williams is accused of t...
Sep 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Fire, local utilities respond to gas leak, pole fire calls
Emporia Fire and local utilities responded to a pair of calls within 20 minutes of each other Saturday morning. Emporia Fire and Kansas Gas reported to 2 Market at 8:30 am after a reported gas leak. E...
Sep 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Osage City man arrested on suspected meth distribution
An Osage City man is awaiting a decision on formal charges on suspected illegal drug activity. Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies and department investigators handled a search warrant in the 6500 block...
Sep 09, 2023 Timmy Hill. Osage County Jail photo.
Controlled burn goes out-of-control north of Emporia late Friday afternoon
A pair of Lyon County fire departments handled a grass fire that developed Friday afternoon. Lyon County District 4, Emporia's rural fire unit, and Allen-Admire went to Roads 310 and L after 5 pm. The...
Sep 09, 2023 Google Maps image.
Lyon County deputies say one person hospitalized after injury wreck on US Highway 50 near Emporia
Lyon County deputies now say only one person needed medical treatment at a hospital after a wreck west of Emporia before sunrise Saturday. Deputy Brandon Early says the crash was reported shortly befo...
Sep 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
