22+ hour, 46+ min ago   (142+ words) KVOE Demolition is nearing the halfway point of Newman Regional Health’s Cora Miller Hall — to the point that the building’s name is no longer on the structure. Demolition began last week after a contract crew handled window removal and asbestos…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (613+ words) It is now official: the 2026-27 school year will be the final year of operations for Logan Avenue Elementary School following a final vote by the USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday evening. In his comments both before the vote and following…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (217+ words) The weather pattern is changing, but it will still be a hot day before the changes become more evident. The extreme heat warning covering Lyon and most surrounding counties for over a week, along with the heat advisory for Chase…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (156+ words) An investigation continues after a vehicle fire was reported in north central Emporia on Wednesday. Emporia Fire was toned out to the north side Hillcrest Apartments, 400 West 15th, just after 7:30 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says an Emporia Public…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (79+ words) KVOE After pavement work on part of Road 170 east of Emporia on Tuesday, more work on Road 170 is ahead Wednesday. The Lyon County Highway Department has bridge repair work scheduled between Roads W and X, so thru traffic will be…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (147+ words) KVOE Repatriation activities are coming next month for a pair of Bushong natives killed in World War II. The ceremony and burial for brothers Sgt. Jay Moreland and Sgt. William Moreland will take place Saturday, October 10th at 1:30 pm. Activities will begin…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (102+ words) kvoe.com An initial report of a drowning in southeast Emporia on Saturday was erroneous, but a child was still taken to Newman Regional Health for observation afterward. Emporia Fire and Emporia Police were dispatched to Eastgate Plaza Apartments, 702 Eastgate,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (59+ words) kvoe.com Emporia Fire is investigating after a small fire in an east-Emporia mobile home. Firefighters were called out to 321 Eveningside shortly after 10:40 am Friday. The fire was limited to the kitchen area, although there was smoke throughout the structure....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (111+ words) kvoe.com Emporia Police officers had a unique chase in parts of the city Friday night. Police Sgt Dominick Vortherms tells KVOE News there was a disturbance call at Casey’s East, 1402 East 6th, around 8:30 pm. Officers initially tried a traffic stop…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) A week from now, USD 253 Emporia Board of Education members will take final action on the proposed closure of Logan Avenue Elementary School; however, the proposed closure was the sole focus of a special meeting of the board Wednesday evening....