Category Archives: News
Lyon County feral hog investigation continues
The Lyon County Game Warden's Office continues investigating several sightings of a feral hog in Lyon County. Game Warden Aaron Scheve says it appears there is just one wild hog -- at least for now --...
Feb 18, 2023 Photo submitted by Aaron Scheve/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Third annual Leap of Faith Martial Arts Kick-A-Thon coming Sunday
Leap of Faith Martial Arts will be high-stepping or rather kicking, all for a great cause this weekend. The group will be holding a special "kick-a-thon" Sunday afternoon. Organizer Annika Douglas exp...
Feb 18, 2023 Leap of Faith Martial Arts Image
Emporia State University looks to the future while reflecting on first 160 years of existence during annual Founders Day celebration
For 160 years Emporia State University has built a legacy of providing the best quality education and opportunities to its students. During the 2023 Founders Day Celebration administration declared th...
Feb 17, 2023 Pictured Left to Right:
ESU President Ken Hush, President of ESU Ambassadors Layna Adams, Kellog Society Member Nancy Flemming and Associated Student Government President Bella Price prepare to cut ESU's 160th birthday cake. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County deputies continue investigating after road signs recently damaged near Admire
Lyon County deputies are still investigating after reports of damaged road signs in the north part of the county earlier this month. The sign damage was discovered Saturday morning. Undersheriff John ...
Feb 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo
Formal charges in winter-weather chase across parts of Geary, Wabaunsee counties
Whenever snow and ice are falling, it's generally not a good idea to travel. It's definitely not a good idea to lead a high-speed chase, but both the Geary and Wabaunsee county sheriff's offices say t...
Feb 17, 2023 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
Up next in USD 252 superintendent search: candidate interviews
Interviews begin next week as USD 252 Southern Lyon County continues the hiring process for a new superintendent. Board President Emily Darbyshire says the Board of Education will release information ...
Feb 17, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
One hurt, one arrested after west Emporia crash Friday
One person was hurt and another was arrested after a crash in west Emporia on Friday morning. The crash at West Sixth and Albert happened shortly before 9:30 am, drawing responses from Emporia Fire, E...
Feb 17, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trial set to take place this summer in Lyon County attempted murder case
A possible jury trial start date has been announced in a Lyon County attempted murder case from this past fall. As part of a pretrial and arraignment hearing Thursday, Judge Lee Fowler set July 17 as ...
Feb 17, 2023 Logan Casteel. Lyon County photo.
Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics on Saturday
One of Emporia's biggest wintertime community events is almost here. Polar Plunge 2023 is taking place at Mouse Lake once again -- and raising money again for Special Olympics. Organizer Shelly Lutes ...
Feb 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Potential trial likely to be rescheduled in Lyon County attempted murder case
Potential trial settings in an attempted murder and conspiracy case have been taken off the Lyon County docket but will likely return later. Trial was set to begin Feb. 27 in the case against Lance Pa...
Feb 17, 2023 Lance Sutton. Lyon County Jail photo.
