Category Archives: News
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Sex exploitation case set for preliminary hearing Wednesday
A preliminary hearing is coming Wednesday 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 this...
May 2, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Sentencing ahead Tuesday for Grandstaff, pleas possible for Kienast in separate proceedings
Sentencing is coming at 10 am Tuesday for one man convicted of sexual misconduct against a teenager in Lyon County. Last month, a jury found Harvey Kent Grandstaff guilty of aggravated indecent libert...
May 2, 2023
Prevention and vigilance are key; Local health professionals discuss tick-born illness and rabies during appearance on KVOE morning show Monday
With COVID-19 numbers trending downward, Lyon County Public Health is now shifting its attention back to more traditional health concerns with springtime now in full swing. At the top of that list are...
May 1, 2023 K-State Research and Extension photo.
American Association of University Professors report blasts Emporia State, Board of Regents
Back in October, the American Association of University Professors said it would investigate staff cuts at Emporia State following the Kansas Board of Regents' approval of ESU's Framework for Workforc...
May 1, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Nearly $17,000 distributed to Saint Patrick's Committee beneficiaries on KVOE's Talk of Emporia
The Emporia Saint Patrick's Committee has culminated its annual fundraising burst by distributing checks to its beneficiaries. As has been the case for years, committee members came to the KVOE studio...
May 1, 2023 The Saint Patrick's Committee handed out fundraising checks to representatives of 10 of this year's 12 beneficiaries during KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
AVILA MURDER: Garcia pleads no contest to second-degree murder, conspiracy
The alleged gunman in the Jesus Avila murder has pleaded no contest as part of an agreement announced Monday in Lyon County District Court. Samuel Garcia pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, as...
May 1, 2023 Samuel Garcia. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Seasonal allergies affecting many area residents
Spring is typically rough for allergy patients, and this spring has been no different. Certified physician assistant Nita Bittle at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners says there are some telltale...
May 1, 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
STATEHOUSE: League of Women Voters veto session report
The Emporia League of Women Voters Vote Tracking Committee tracks bills and votes on the following topics: abortion, children, civil rights, climate change, education, government, gun legislation, hea...
May 1, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers close veto session
Kansas lawmakers overrode many of Governor Laura Kelly's vetoes over the past week, but they didn't override all of them. Despite the majority voting to overturn in both chambers, lawmakers failed to ...
May 1, 2023 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
Man booked into Coffey County Jail on suspected flee and elude after six-county chase early Monday
One person has been arrested on suspicion of flee and elude after a pursuit across several counties early Monday morning. Ruben Alejando Lucero, age 22, was arrested and booked into the Coffey County ...
May 1, 2023 Coffey County Sheriff's Office photo.
