Borderline severe thunderstorms are unlikely but possible Monday evening. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded a marginal severe weather risk to include Lyon and all surrounding counties after having the southern half, along with Emporia, included in Saturday's late-night outlook. Hail and wind remain as the concer...

For well over a century, Emporia's local Welsh population has gathered annually to celebrate one of their country's most honored holidays, St. David's Day. The holiday celebrates the country's patron saint who lived in the Sixth Century and was best known for his preaching ability, as well as founding monasteries and c...

The KVOE listening area is in for a few gusty days this week. With wind speeds expected to be steady between 30 to 40 mph with possible gusts of 58 mph between Tuesday and Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabauns...

Wreaths Across America concluded its 2024 effort with the official wreath retirement and pickup activities Saturday. A crew of about 20 volunteers went to Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery to pick up over 600 wreaths laid in December. Lead organizer and local spokesman Scott Burenheide was grateful for the help. He's al...

People turned out in droves to enjoy the Emporia Lions Club's annual biscuits and gravy fundraising breakfast Saturday. As usual, a line of hungry people was outside the Emporia Senior Center before the event started. Club President Mike Petitjean was glad to see the turnout and the support of students. Also turning ou...

Phi Delta Theta fraternity members at Emporia State University are encouraged by the community response to the third annual Love Like Lou ALS Benefit Gala on Saturday. On that list: ESU freshman and event chair Gavin Yakel (YAY-kul). Fraternity members welcomed residents to the Bowyer Building for an evening of music, ...

They came from across the United States and Canada, giving Emporia a decidedly Celtic rock music experience Saturday night. The Tartan Terrors kicked off their Saint Patrick's Day tour with a concert at the Emporia Granada Theatre as part of the Emporia Arts Council's annual Performing Arts Series -- almost immediately...

Emporia Police have been investigating after a pickup caught fire and crashed early Saturday. The incident was reported near Ninth and Sherman shortly after 2:20 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says the incident was first called in as a wreck, but fire was already evident. The truck was fully engulfed in f...

The recipient of Flint Hills Technical College's third annual Prairie Fire Award isn't a business, as it has been the last two years. It's the Reeble Foundation. The honor reflects a college partner's ongoing support of and commitment to the college. The Jane & Bernard Reeble Foundation was created in 1996 as a way...

Public services have been announced for Jim and Josh Hoy after their recent passing. The Celebration of Cowboy Lives Well Lived will be from 1-4 pm March 8 at White Auditorium. Residents also wanting to donate memorial contributions are asked to support organizations like Pioneer Bluffs and the Tallgrass Legacy Allianc...

What initially started as a grass fire response turned into a lengthy hay bale fire incident for Chase County Fire crews. Firefighters were dispatched to 2676 V Road, about six miles northeast of Strong City, around 7 am and weren't cleared until noon. Chase County Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says an unlisted number of r...

Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are investigating after a wreck that shut down traffic on the Kansas Turnpike for several hours Friday. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says a northbound semi and pickup pulling a trailer crashed shortly before noon near mile marker 101, 26 miles southwest of the Emporia tollgate and four m...

Concerns still abound for Newman Regional Health's leadership team as Stormont Vail continues planning for a brand-new medical facility in far west Emporia. Not surprisingly, the Stormont plan -- and Newman Regional's response -- were a big part of the Newman Regional Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday. Chief Executiv...

Evergy has restored power after a crash incident near Hamilton on Friday. 12:30 pm Friday: Truck hits power pole near Hamilton; Evergy making repairs Evergy is restoring power to residents affected by a crash near Hamilton on Friday. Evergy Senior Communications Manager Courtney Lewis says a large vehicle hit a utility...

Sunflower Care Home is being sued by a former nurse who claims the Emporia senior care facility violated labor and wage laws before retaliating against her. Kaylani Bronson, a certified nurse assistant and certified medication aide from January 2024 to mid-May 2024, says Sunflower staffers administered narcotic medicat...