Category Archives: News
Ninth and West still closed to traffic after water main break last week
A residential intersection in west central Emporia remains closed for repairs after a water main break nearly a week ago. The water pipe failed in the intersection of Ninth and West on Aug. 8, causing...
Aug 14, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Traffic study forthcoming to determine future of flashing stoplights near downtown Emporia
A traffic study is coming soon to determine whether West Sixth Avenue near downtown Emporia will have any traffic flow changes down the road. At issue are the flashing signals along Sixth at Congress ...
Aug 14, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Topeka man arrested for suspected drug activity in Osage County Saturday
A Topeka man is in custody in Osage County following a traffic stop Saturday evening. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a sheriff's deputy conducted a stop at the intersection of 173rd Ro...
Aug 14, 2023 Kenneth Buckingham. Osage County Jail Photo.
Goodman: Increased drug crime at heart of overall increase in criminal cases charged
Criminal cases charged through the Lyon County Attorney's Office are on the upswing when compared to the past three years. Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman says drugs are the reason why -- and he say...
Aug 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Greenwood County deputies investigating after rape arrest, drowning, dependent adult abuse case as part of busy week
Greenwood County deputies say they arrested one juvenile on suspicion of rape this past weekend. Authorities took a report of a sex offense involving an alleged juvenile victim in Eureka on Saturday. ...
Aug 14, 2023 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Homes in Emporia, Lyon County still selling quickly after initial listings
July's housing data from the Sunflower Association of Realtors indicates homes are still selling almost as fast as they are listed on the market. Emporia had 45 homes sold last month, up from 42 in Ju...
Aug 14, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Annual pooch plunge and Fiesta close out Jones Aquatic Center season Sunday
Another year and another Jones Aquatic Center swim season in the books. The 2023 summer swim season came to a close Sunday afternoon with a combination event. First up was the annual Fiesta swim where...
Aug 14, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Water main break reported in far east Emporia
Emporia underground utility crews are responding to a water main break in the far eastern portion of town. The break was reported just before 7:20 pm at 1408 East South Avenue. Water service may be af...
Aug 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Two to Newman after vehicle hydroplanes on Kansas Turnpike Sunday afternoon
Two people were taken to Newman Regional Health from the scene of an injury accident on the Kansas Turnpike Sunday afternoon. Emporia Fire and EMS and Reading/Miller fire crews were called to KTA mile...
Aug 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: No indication of tornadic damage southeast of Emporia after Sunday storms
The National Weather Service is still processing reports from storm activity Sunday evening, but all indications are the limited storm damage in Coffey and Greenwood counties were due to straight-line...
Aug 13, 2023 Felipe Perez.
