Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Unofficial record high temperature set Saturday; another record likely Sunday before severe weather chance
By the National Weather Service records, Saturday's high temperature was the hottest it has been in Emporia for a May 6. Granted, records at the Emporia Municipal Airport only date back to 1950, but t...
May 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia man hurt in wreck just north of Wichita
A two-vehicle wreck near Wichita led to a hospital trip for an Emporia man Saturday morning. The crash happened at the junction of Kansas Highway 254 and Rock Road shortly before 8:15 pm. The Kansas H...
May 6, 2023 Google Maps image.
Pickup destroyed when charcoal grill rekindles after recent camping trip
Emporia Fire says a camping trip Friday led to a destructive fire Saturday. A vehicle fire was reported in the 3600 block of Whitetail Lane shortly before 2 pm. EFD Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says...
May 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Farmers Market begins 41st outdoor season
The market is here. Markets now run Saturdays 8-10:30 am through October at the Seventh and Merchant parking lot. Wednesday afternoons go June through September. Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
May 6, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Lyon County child rape, aggravated indecent liberties case has new judge as hearings moves forward
A Lyon County criminal case involving charges of rape and aggravated indecent liberties has a new court date and a new judge. Dennis Ray Torrence had asked unsuccessfully for Judge Laura Miser to recu...
May 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County exploitation case set for pretrial hearing in mid-May
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of sexually exploiting a child. Chad Pretzer faces three separate counts related to at least one incident ...
May 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Residents urged to take steps to beat first heat burst of 2023
There are a lot of community events on the calendar this weekend, and Mother Nature has decided to turn up the heat for both weekend days. After highs in the upper 70s Friday and upper 60s Thursday, h...
May 6, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness brings comedy to community as fundraising continues
Residents enjoyed a night of stand-up comedy for a good cause as CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness organized Stand Up for Mental Health at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Friday. The headlining perfor...
May 6, 2023 Noted comedian Kevin Farley was the headlining performer at the Stand Up for Mental Health fundraiser at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Friday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia man hurt in UTV wreck early Saturday
A crash involving a UTV just southeast of Emporia early Saturday sent one rider to Newman Regional Health for treatment. Lyon County Deputy Dylan Jacobs says the crash was reported in the 1400 block o...
May 6, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Denim and Diamonds fundraising events officially underway following inaugural golf tournament Friday
Newman Regional Health's slate of Denim and Diamonds fundraising events teed off Friday morning. The Emporia Golf Course played host to the inaugural Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament which included ...
May 5, 2023 Participants tee off during the inaugural Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament Friday morning. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
