Category Archives: News
Emporia search warrant in marijuana grow case leads to formal charges
Formal charges are now official after what Emporia Police say they served a search warrant on a local marijuana grow operation Monday. Scott Lockyear, 64, and William Lockyear, 32, are both charged wi...
May 17, 2023
Bench trial coming this week in Lyon County's first fentanyl distribution case
Lyon County's first notable fentanyl distribution case is moving to trial this week. Terry Don Cummings has a bench trial beginning at 9 am Thursday. Judge Lee Fowler is presiding. Cummings is charged...
May 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Republican Party develops survey ahead of presidential preference primary
With the presidential preference primary elections taking place next spring, Kansas Republicans are asking party members to fill out a short survey. The seven-question survey is meant to be a current ...
May 17, 2023 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Lyon County Commission to consider appropriation to Flint Hills Technical College in action meeting
Lyon County commissioners have an appropriation request and other expenses on the agenda for their action session Thursday. Commissioners will consider a nearly $73,000 appropriation to Flint Hills Te...
May 17, 2023 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
North Carolina man receives prison time, lifetime sex offender registration after 2022 incident with underage Wabaunsee County girl
A North Carolina man who flew to Kansas for the purpose of meeting with an underage girl for illegal purposes was sentenced to over three years in prison. Derrick Mayfield, age 20, received 41 months ...
May 17, 2023 Derrick Mayfield. Wabaunsee County Jail photo.
Newman Regional Health Medical Partners expands weekday hours at ExpressCare
With a new urgent care business working hard to open by mid-summer and with the COVID-19 pandemic emergency officially over, Newman Regional Health Medical Partners is expanding its weekday hours at E...
May 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Neosho River Regional Advisory Committee to meet in Cottonwood Falls next week
The Neosho River's Regional Advisory Committee has its next meeting next week. Committee members will meet at The Nature Conservancy Building, 226 Broadway in Cottonwood Falls, to discuss regional wat...
May 17, 2023 Kansas Water Office map.
Lyon County Crime Stoppers holds special reception Tuesday
Lyon County Crime Stoppers had a special reception at the Lyon County History Center on Tuesday. Part of the event was to recognize founding member Evora Wheeler for over 35 years of service to the or...
May 17, 2023 Residents had a chance to learn more about Lyon County Crime Stoppers and recognize longtime members or participants Bonnie Klumpe (from left), David Holmes and Evora Wheeler during a special reception at the Lyon County History Center on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Planning Commission approves minor plat related to major retail development project adjacent to Mr. Goodcents
The Emporia Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission has approved a minor plat that could see a major new addition to a popular local eatery. Commissioners approved the plat at 1002 East 12th A...
May 16, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Hoelting's filing for USD 252 Position 4 sets up possible battle with fellow newcomer
A second newcomer has added their name to the ballot for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education. Brad Hoelting has filed for election to USD 252 Position 4. Hoelting is now running agains...
May 16, 2023 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
