Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Serious injuries reported for Wichita woman following rollover crash in Chase County Wednesday
A Wichita woman was airlifted from the scene of a rollover accident in southern Chase County Wednesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 56-year-old Denise Townsley was northbound at ...
Nov 22, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Burlington Police investigating reported burglary to city's American Legion post
Burlington Police officers are investigating a reported burglary to the city's American Legion post earlier this month. The department's social media says Post 38, 113 North Third, was burglarized at ...
Nov 22, 2023 Burlington Police photo.
Former La Hacienda site now filled by new restaurant; new groceries say openings coming soon
The site of a once-popular Mexican restaurant in Emporia is now filled -- by another Mexican restaurant. Now open? The Las Catrinas restaurant at 1116 West Sixth, the former home of Sam's Southern Eat...
Nov 22, 2023 Las Catrinas Restaurant opened this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Chilly Black Friday could lead to rain-snow mix areawide Saturday
If colder conditions don't get you into the holiday spirit Friday, a rain-snow mix might do the trick Saturday. A mix is possible for the KVOE listening area from early Saturday afternoon through the ...
Nov 22, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Road J bridge replacement over Troublesome Creek set to begin next week
An improvement project will close a bridge just north of Emporia for several months. The Kansas Department of Transportation says a road and bridge improvement project is slated for a bridge on Road J...
Nov 22, 2023 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Jury trial set for spring 2024 in Emporia attempted murder, arson case
Trial could take place this upcoming spring in an attempted murder and arson case. Following a hearing earlier this month, Donovan Williams was set for a motions hearing Jan. 31. He also now has a fin...
Nov 22, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Eureka gets federal grant for traffic safety action plan
The city of Eureka is receiving $140,000 in federal funds to reduce injury and fatal crashes in the city. There is also a 15 percent match included from the state. The money comes through the Safe Str...
Nov 22, 2023 City of Eureka photo.
Kansas Highway 177 reopens north of Council Grove after lengthy reconstruction project
A longstanding highway reconstruction project northwest of Emporia is finally finished. The Kansas Department of Transportation is reopening Kansas Highway 177 from Council Grove to the Kansas Highway...
Nov 22, 2023 Kansas Department of Transportation photo.
Emporia Planning Commission tables discussion on proposed zoning text changes following nearly six hour meeting inside of White Auditorium Tuesday evening
It will be at least another month before Emporia Planning Commissioners decide on how to proceed with proposed zoning code text changes after the commission tabled the matter Tuesday. The decision to ...
Nov 22, 2023 Following an extensive public meeting in late 2023 about potential medical zoning text changes, the Emporia Planning Commission will revisit the overall topic Tuesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
David Traylor Zoo lights up with Happy Holidaze, Emporia Police Benefit Association's annual toy drive
The holiday season kicked into full force Tuesday night with Happy Holidaze and the Emporia Police Benefit Association Toy Drive at the David Traylor Zoo. The evening's biggest festivity brought sever...
Nov 21, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
