Category Archives: News
Court process set to begin Wednesday for man accused of trafficking meth into Lyon County Jail
A first court appearance is ahead this week for a man charged with trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. Keenan Linneman goes to court Wednesday. Linneman is charged with trafficking an...
Mar 24, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Plans taking shape for new public recreation center, renovated Lee Beran Recreation Center
Several key details are yet to be developed, but the plan for a new public recreation center and a renovated Lee Beran Rec Center is taking shape. Steering Committee members on Monday discussed a $22 ...
Mar 24, 2026 Members of the Emporia Recreation Commission Steering Committee view a presentation during Monday's meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Interim no more; Heinen named as permanent executive director of Emporia Community Foundation two weeks after being named to role on interim basis
The search for a new permanent director for the Emporia Community Foundation took very little time, as just two weeks after being announced as the interim leader, Loni Heinen is now firmly at the helm...
Mar 23, 2026 Emporia Community Foundation Interim Executive Director Loni Heinen. ECF Image.
Mitchell appealing ruling in 2021 traffic death of fellow Emporian -- even with sentence vacated
Devawn Mitchell is appealing again -- even though his sentence in the traffic death of Steve Henry five years ago has been vacated for now. Mitchell was convicted of killing Henry during a crash on We...
Mar 23, 2026 Devawn Mitchell. Lyon County Jail photo.
Cheever accepts no-contest contraband plea in Leavenworth County as capital murder appeal awaits ruling
While waiting for a decision on his capital murder appeal in Greenwood County, Scott Cheever has accepted a plea agreement for a case developing out of Leavenworth County. Cheever, 44, pleaded no cont...
Mar 23, 2026 Scott Cheever. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Court process begins in Lyon County for man accused of aggravated kidnapping
Court processes are in the early stages for a man accused of aggravated kidnapping and other crimes. Michael Baldridge was initially charged after an alleged incident involving an assault rifle Jan. 2...
Mar 23, 2026 Clipart Library graphic.
Job and Resource Fair coming Wednesday
People who have recently lost jobs or who are simply looking for their next employer are encouraged to attend the city's latest Job and Resource Fair this week. Kansas WorkforceONE Digital Communicati...
Mar 23, 2026 Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. KVOE News file photo.
Hendricks installed as Kansas Masons Grand Master
Longtime Emporia Mason Dave Hendricks is now leading the state organization. On Saturday, Hendricks was installed as Grand Master of Masons for the state. Hendricks has over 30 years of leadership wit...
Mar 23, 2026 Dave Hendricks (center) was installed as Kansas Masons Grand Master this past weekend. Felts Photos.
Wreck reported outside Emporia Middle School
Emporia Police is investigating a reported injury crash in northwest Emporia. Authorities began responding to 24th and Graphic Arts Road outside Emporia Middle School shortly before 8 am. Early indica...
Mar 23, 2026
House of Morrow Diverse Voices program getting set for several appearances at local events ahead of 2026 program book launches in April and May
The local community will have a plethora of opportunities to sample the works of Emporia's next generation of creative writers next month. The House of Morrow Diverse Voices program, a creative writin...
Mar 23, 2026 House of Morrow Diverse Voices Program Leader Linzi Garcia. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
