Category Archives: News
No injuries following minor chemical spill at Emporia Water Treatment Plant Sunday
The Emporia Fire Department responded to an ammonia spill at the Emporia Water Treatment Plant Sunday morning. EFD was called to the plant just before 9:30 am. According to City Communications Manager...
Jun 04, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Talent, tradition and local excellence make a great show; 85th annual Flint Hills Rodeo combats the elements to bring high quality rodeo action to local community
Despite some less-than-favorable weather conditions, the 85th annual Flint Hills Rodeo appeared to be a rousing success. That's according to organizer Dow Wilson who says they received a lot of positi...
Jun 04, 2023 Image from Jesse Pope Social Media.
Two arrested on drug charges in Osage County Saturday
Two Missouri residents were arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Osage County Saturday morning. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy initiated a traffic stop at milepost...
Jun 04, 2023 Kayla Gulley and William Rey. Osage County Jail Photo
WEATHER: Scattered downpours bring nearly 2 inches of rain in certain areas, lead to at least one reported injury crash
Heavy rain came to the KVOE listening area for part of Saturday afternoon. Totals varied widely in or near Emporia: *KVOE studios: 0.50 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.26 inches *1100 block Const...
Jun 04, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UNBOUND GRAVEL: 'We host the world pretty well' -- City leaders pleased to hear positive feedback from riders, visitors
Whether they won their respective races, finished or crashed out, participants in the 2023 Unbound Gravel suite of races say they enjoyed their time in Emporia. Julius Berith came to Emporia from Tamp...
Jun 04, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fundraising continues to benefit Hunter McCoy after UTV wreck
Hunter McCoy's family is overwhelmed by the support of area residents after a bad UTV wreck on his birthday. Residents showed their support this weekend with a special fundraising biscuits and gravy b...
Jun 03, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
South leg of Prairie Street to close temporarily Tuesday as geometric improvements continue at West Sixth
Work has been underway for several months now at the Sixth and Prairie intersection, and access to the south leg of that intersection will be closed to thru traffic for a time Tuesday morning. Prairie...
Jun 03, 2023 Part of Prairie Street will be closed near the West Sixth intersection Tuesday as geometric improvements continue. City of Emporia graphic.
Emporia Senior Center adds second day for bingo as part of expanded charitable gaming program
The Emporia Senior Center says it is expanding its charitable gaming program. Bingo will still be an option Tuesday nights, with doors opening at 5:30 pm and regular play beginning at 7 pm. Bingo has ...
Jun 03, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County drug distribution suspect set for preliminary hearing
A man accused of drug distribution in a Lyon County criminal case has his latest hearing in Lyon County District Court on Monday. Agustin Vargas has a prelim at 2:30 pm before Judge Doug Jones. Vargas...
Jun 03, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
2022 multi-county chase suspect appearing in Lyon County District Court on Monday
A motions hearing is coming Monday for a New Mexico woman who allegedly led a four-county law enforcement chase starting in Lyon County nearly a year ago. Rebecca Estrada will appear before Judge Doug...
Jun 03, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
