Category Archives: News
'It's long overdue:' US Department of Veterans Affairs, Kansas Commission for Veterans Affairs pleased with PACT Act interest
Better than 50 local and area veterans took advantage of an opportunity to learn more about the PACT Act during a special information briefing at the Emporia American Legion Post 5 Saturday. The PACT ...
Feb 11, 2023 Veterans line up to get information about the PACT Act and US Department of Veterans Affairs objectives before Saturday's PACT Act information briefing at Emporia's American Legion Post 5. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Chase County Fire busy with grass fires Saturday
Chase County Fire handled a pair of small fires Saturday. Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says the first fire developed in a ditch along Highway 150 west of Elmdale. Despite light breezes, the fire burned a...
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
High-speed pursuit of motorcycle begins near Lebo, ends with arrest after reported crash in Thorndale
There are still some details pending after a law enforcement pursuit of a motorcycle east of Emporia on Saturday afternoon. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Candice Breshears says a chase began on Inters...
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Road signs damaged north of Admire; Lyon County deputies believe damage was intentional
Several road signs were recently damaged in north Lyon County, and deputies believe the signs were deliberately targeted. Undersheriff John Koelsch says at least six signs were hit by a vehicle in the...
Feb 11, 2023 Google Maps image.
Crash involving vehicle, utility pole near Emporia under investigation
Lyon County deputies are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and utility pole. The incident was reported shortly before 7 am near Roads 160 and M-7, just east of Sacred Heart Cemetery and just e...
Feb 11, 2023 An Evergy truck sits outside the site of a vehicle-utility pole crash Saturday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Broadband Roadshow to start in Emporia on Wednesday
The Kansas Broadband Roadshow has been announced, and it's starting in Emporia. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development has announced several tour stops through at least March with more likely. The...
Feb 11, 2023 Kansas Office of Broadband Development graphic.
Free tax help available through Emporia State School of Business, AARP for qualifying residents
Volunteers from two entities are ready to help qualifying residents with their taxes. Emporia State School of Business students are once again involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA p...
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Trial dates set in torch lighter assault case; sentencing rendered in 2019 burglary, robbery conspiracy case
Trial dates are set in a Lyon County aggravated assault case from late last year. As part of a pretrial and arraignment Friday, Armando Ortiz Jr was set for trial to possibly start as soon as April 3....
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Latest Lyon County Felony Friday suspect accused of aggravated battery
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has a new Felony Friday suspect. Crime Stoppers announced its interest in finding Dalton Hall late Friday. Hall, age 23, is wanted for an aggravated battery warrant. Photos ...
Feb 11, 2023 Dalton Hall. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
Applications for Emporia Assistant City Manager position due by noon Tuesday
The deadline is nearly here for those wishing to apply to serve as the next Assistant City Manager of Emporia. Applications are due by noon Tuesday. Applicants should send their resumes to Jo Lynne He...
Feb 10, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
