Category Archives: News
Emporia Recreation Commission convening Monday
The Emporia Recreation Commission has its monthly meeting Monday night. Rec Director Tom McEvoy will deliver a report on specifications set to be delivered to auto dealerships for the leasing of vehic...
Mar 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Local lawmakers attend latest legislative dialogue at FHTC Saturday
With the end of the 2023 regular legislative session approaching, local lawmakers were able to offer updates on a variety of topics during the latest legislative dialogue at the Flint Hills Technical ...
Mar 18, 2023 Pictured left to right:
60th District Representative Mark Schreiber of Emporia, 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine, 76th District Representative Eric Smith and 13th District Representative Duane Droge.
Potential trial dates set for several cases of note in Lyon County District Court
Jury trial in an Emporia apartment shooting last summer may take place later this spring. Trial in the case against Shedrick Tyrone Williams was reset for possibly starting April 24 or May 1 after a h...
Mar 18, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
City of Emporia enters home stretch in search for next Assistant City Manager
The search for Emporia's next Assistant City Manager has reached the final stages. Finalists for the position met with four panels as part of the selection process Friday morning. The city is not rele...
Mar 18, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
Registration deadline coming Monday for E-Tech Startup classes through Emporia Main Street
The deadline is quickly approaching for local entrepreneurs to get enrolled in Emporia Main Street's latest educational program. Main Street, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center,...
Mar 17, 2023
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Potential trial dates announced for man accused of rape, aggravated indecent liberties
Trial could take place in June or July as part of a Lyon County case involving accusations of sexual abuse of a teenager. Isaac Arron Lawrence had potential trial start dates announced as June 12, Jun...
Mar 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia pursuing major childcare facility grants
Ignite Emporia continues work on several fronts to help the area's childcare "deficit." Executive Director Sherry Harrison, KVOE's Newsmaker guest Friday, says there have been a lot of conversations o...
Mar 17, 2023 Child Care Aware of Kansas photo.
Local banks, credit unions stand behind association statements saying state's financial position is strong
Following notable concerns about the banking industry this week, local banks and credit unions are standing behind statements made by their respective associations saying Kansas financial institutions...
Mar 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Fire Chief appointed to Kansas 911 Coordinating Council
Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck has been appointed to a state board. The 911 Coordinating Council is set up to monitor how 911 is delivered, as well as to develop strategies for upcoming enhancements ...
Mar 17, 2023 Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck. City of Emporia photo.
WEATHER: Isolated slick spots east of Emporia after light snowfall
There could be an isolated slick spot Friday morning, but for the most part driving conditions are OK in Emporia after light snowfall Thursday night. Light rain changed over to light snow shortly befo...
Mar 16, 2023 Light to moderate snow began falling across the KVOE listening area shortly before sunset Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
