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Emporia man charged with raping child under age 14
An Emporia man has been arrested and charged with rape. The Kansas District Court Public Access Portal says 22-year-old Erik Armando Alvarez has been charged with one count of rape against a child under the age of 14 and dating back to January 2021. The case details will likely be sealed throughout the court process, b...
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Denim and Diamonds fundraisers quickly approaching
Multiple fundraisers are quickly approaching for Denim and Diamonds. The first will be the Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament on May 3 at Emporia Golf Course. The cost is $300 per team and will be a four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. The second is one of the most popular events, ...
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National Teachers Hall of Fame interim director affirms plans to keep Hall rooted in Emporia while growing national presence
As the National Teachers Hall of Fame gears up for its annual induction activities over the next two months, it's also planning for its long-term future. There have been quiet concerns about the Hall's longevity after the short leadership tenure of Ralph Draper, who replaced longtime director Carol Strickland only to h...
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DEA's National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
The US Drug Enforcement Agency has its annual National Drug Take Back Day this upcoming Saturday. If you want to go to an official site for a dropoff and live in Emporia, you'll have to drive a bit. The DEA only has two official dropoff points listed within a 50-mile radius of Emporia: *Burlington Police Department, 61...
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STATEHOUSE: Office of Child Advocate created through legislative votes, governor's signature
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and state lawmakers may clash repeatedly, especially with the veto session beginning later this week, but they have found agreement on a new office. The governor has signed Senate Bill 115, which establishes the Office of the Child Advocate -- an independent state agency giving the departmen...
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Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees gears up for monthly meeting, strategic planning retreat
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees is gearing up for a busy stretch. The board has its monthly meeting at 3 pm Wednesday. The board will then have a strategic planning retreat most of the day Monday from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Agendas have not been released. Both meetings will be at the hospital's Conference Center.
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'Mainline' repaving starting this week as US-50 project continues between Prairie and Graphic Arts
Last week, KVOE News told you street paving was coming soon for the US Highway 50 renovation project between Prairie and Graphic Arts. That work is underway, although work later in the week is increasingly questionable due to the weather forecast. The city of Emporia says the project contractor is set to finish paving ...
Apr 22, 2024
Increased vitality, participation and programming major focuses for newly appointed Senior Center Interim Executive Director
"I would host someone every day if we could." That was a comment from newly named Interim Director of the Emporia Senior Center Carla Fessler when she joined KVOE's Morning Show Monday, a week after her appointment was announced. Fessler was speaking to the level of interest that residents and organizations h...
Apr 22, 2024
Newman Regional Health set to celebrate its volunteers
Maya Angelou has a quote, "Be the rainbow in someone's storm." Newman Regional Health is using that quote to celebrate its volunteers for Volunteer Week. Activities a part of the week include holding a a fundraiser on May 6 and 7 for its scholarship program. Items up for sale include jewelry, t-shirts and hom...
Apr 22, 2024
Emporia Police unveils new vehicle logo design
Over the coming weeks and months, you'll notice a gradual change in the look for Emporia Police vehicles. The Police Department worked with IM Design principal Shawn Honea on the new design, which is on one truck now and coming soon to the remaining 12 vehicles in the fleet. Police Chief Ed Owens says it's a dramatical...
Apr 22, 2024
Mott: Allen fire situation escalated quickly in windy conditions; three hogs killed, two hurt
Three hogs are dead and the fate of two others is pending after Monday's destructive fire near Allen. Fire was reported in the 1000 block of US Highway 56. Allen-Admire Fire Chief Tharon Mott says the initial call was for a small brush fire, but the blaze had spread to a nearby hog barn and was encroaching on an equipm...
Apr 22, 2024
Kansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Lyon County rape case
Next month's Kansas Supreme Court docket involves a Lyon County case. Williams Nunez, listed as William Nunez on the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal and the Kansas Department of Corrections online inmate search, is appealing a ruling in his 2021 Lyon County rape conviction where he was accused of having sex ...
Apr 22, 2024
USD 253 board to discuss over $1 million in maintenance projects Wednesday
More infrastructure and maintenance matters are ahead for USD 253 Emporia school board members when they meet Wednesday. Board members will discuss air quality at Emporia High, especially related to potential mold, before discussing a better than $450,000 replacement of the school's heating, ventilation and air conditi...
Apr 22, 2024
Presentation on William Allen White's 3-cent stamp set for Monday at ESU's White Library
A look back at America's postal history will be the featured presentation at Emporia State University on Monday evening. ESU Special Collections and Archives will have a presentation called "First Class Tribute: The Story of William Allen White's 3-Cent Stamp and First Day Covers." Social Sciences, Sociology ...
Apr 22, 2024
HONOR FLIGHT: USD 252 departs Monday as USD 251 prepares to return home
Memories are being made as we speak as two Lyon County school districts are into their spring Honor Flights. USD 252 Southern Lyon County got on the road shortly after 2 am Monday. Hartford student Lilah Wilkinson is on her first trip and will serve as a guardian for a soldier out of Wichita. Students, veterans and dis...
Apr 22, 2024