Category Archives: News
With Public Improvement Auction coming Saturday, Emporia Main Street encourages entrepreneurs to be part of Show of Hands, E-Tech boot camp
Emporia Main Street is encouraging entrepreneurs to register for two different programs designed to benefit them in the coming weeks. First up is the second annual Show of Hands pitch competition. Mai...
Feb 16, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health notes Cardiac Rehab Week as Centennial Celebration continues
Cardiac Rehab Week continues nationwide, and Newman Regional Health is highlighting the work of its cardiopulmonary department. Director Donny Bellomy says area residents can take advantage of a lot o...
Feb 16, 2023 Newman Regional Health Courtesy Image
WEATHER: Light precipitation noted in Emporia, sporadic travel issues reported
Road conditions are occasionally slick, especially north of Emporia, but snow totals were on the low side of expectations with a winter storm now leaving the area. The KVOE studios received a trace of...
Feb 16, 2023 Road conditions in Emporia are largely clear after a trace of snow and wintry precipitation since late Wednesday afternoon. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Increase in firework permit fees likely following first quarterly Lyon County and Emporia City Commission joint meeting Wednesday
An increase in permit fees for fireworks stands both in and around the Emporia City Limits may well be on the way based on recent conversations between governing entities. During the first quarterly m...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News Photo.
Emporia City Commission accepts Giefer's resignation as mayor, picks Smith as vice-mayor
Emporia city commissioners regretfully accepted the resignation of Mayor Danny Giefer Wednesday morning. Commissioners approved Giefer's resignation during their regular action meeting. Giefer announc...
Feb 15, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County rape suspect set for arraignment next month
A man accused in Lyon County District Court of rape, aggravated indecent liberties and other counts may learn potential trial dates at his next hearing in March. Isaac Arron Lawrence waived his prelim...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Trial to begin next week in 2022 Chase County shooting incident
Trial is now the next step in an alleged shooting incident in Chase County last spring -- and it's set to begin next week. Eric Joseph McClure was set for trial to begin Feb. 22 as part of his final p...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Schedule changes for one of two defendants in alleged Cedar Point school burglary
A first court appearance for one of the two suspects allegedly involved in a Chase County burglary has been delayed. Kathryn Culbert was originally set for a hearing Thursday in Cottonwood Falls. That...
Feb 15, 2023 Kathryn Culbert (left), Jacobsen Eells. Chase County Jail photos.
Council Grove officers arrest one person after allegedly pointing firearm at others, arrest two as part of separate drug investigation
Council Grove Police have arrested one person after he allegedly pointed a firearm at two people earlier this week. Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says officers responded to 20 North Belfry for what he c...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News File Photo.
Insurance matters ahead for Lyon County Commission
Insurance matters will be part of the conversation at the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will get a presentation on premiums from Jes Pfannenstiel of KWORC near the star...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
