Category Archives: News
Charges pending after Sunday chase in Emporia
Charges are now pending after an incident ending with an arrest in central Emporia on Sunday. Emporia Police Capt Ray Mattas says officers were dispatched to central Emporia for a reported hit-and-run...
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USD 417 Morris County sets quartet of community meetings as district looks to develop second facility bond issue following bond failure in March
USD 417 Morris County is currently proceeding toward the development of a new bond issue following a failed effort earlier this year. According to Superintendent Tyson Esslinger, the district has rece...
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Listed as 'unrepairable' after July 4 storm, Hartford City Hall designated for demolition: 'You...have to learn to let it go'
Hartford is now in the market for a new City Hall, at least on a temporary basis. Mayor Kenny Hamman tells KVOE News: Hamman doesn't see any long-term plan to stay in the new Community Center. 0:09 - ...
9h ago Hartford City Hall, a structure built in the 1880s, will have to be demolished after wind-related damage July 4. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Attempted murder case begins in Emporia; man arrested in separate drug distribution case
Lyon County District Court has a preliminary hearing later this month as part of an attempted murder case. Shane Eldrige Hulet was arrested last week on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder afte...
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As K-99 work begins in south Emporia, Overlander Road work nears end -- with DeBauge Sports Complex and downtown storm sewer repairs ahead
Now that work is getting underway to widen Kansas Highway 99 or Commercial Street between Kansas Avenue and Soden Road over the next 5 months, City Engineer Jim Ubert has his eyes on several projects ...
9h ago Work to renovate and modernize Overlander Road may end early this fall. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Christmas coming early for Emporia High School Theatre with Christmas in July fundraiser
Christmas is coming early for Emporia High School's Theatre troupe and you can help give them a happy, early holiday. Monday, the theatre department launched its Christmas in July fundraiser seeking d...
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KVOE 2026 Primary Election Voter Information Guide courtesy Community National Bank & Trust
Find information about the various political races impacting Lyon and surrounding counties, including candidate lists by position, polling places and important deadlines. Director's note: Residents vo...
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One person arrested in central Emporia after alleged chase, hit-and-run crash
An investigation is underway after an alleged law enforcement pursuit beginning near Emporia led to an arrest in town Sunday. Emporia Police Sgt Lane Doty says the incident began when a transit van wa...
Jul 12, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County deputies: Madison man airlifted, Emporia woman arrested after Sunday morning crash
A Greenwood County man was hurt and an Emporia woman was arrested after a crash Sunday south of Olpe. Lyon County Corporal Collin Brozek says deputies, Emporia Fire/EMS and Olpe Fire first responders ...
Jul 12, 2026 A medical helicopter leaves the scene of a reported injury crash near Kansas Highway 99 and Lyon County Road 40 on Sunday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Police seeking information on missing teenager
Emporia Police officers are looking for a missing teenager believed to be a runaway. Lexie Barlow was reported missing Wednesday. She is a white female, 15 years old, 5-foot-5, 130 pounds, with dyed b...
Jul 12, 2026 Lexie Barlow. Kansas Missing and Unsolved graphic.
