Category Archives: News
Jowers: Family connections lead to 'one of the most difficult decisions' to leave USD 386 Madison-Virgil in June
Last summer, Steve Jowers became Madison-Virgil's superintendent with every intent of staying in the job long-term. Things changed, and come June, he will move west to be superintendent at USD 448 Inm...
Feb 01, 2023 Steve Jowers. USD 386 Image
City of Emporia in strong financial position according to annual year-end review presented during city commission study session Wednesday
Financially speaking, the City of Emporia is kicking off the 2023 calendar year on the right foot. According to the 2022 year-end summary presented by City Treasurer Janet Harouff Wednesday morning, t...
Feb 01, 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.
Investigation continues after 2017 discovery of human remains near Neosho Rapids
An investigation continues after the discovery of human remains in east Lyon County from over five years ago. The skull was found in late April 2017 in the 2000 block of Road 145, near the Neosho Rive...
Feb 01, 2023 Kansas Missing and Courtesy Unsolved.
Trial ahead in Lyon County attempted murder criminal case
Trial is now set for late this month after an alleged violent incident in Emporia from over two years ago. A hearing in Lyon County District Court this week tentatively finalized Feb. 27 for jury tria...
Feb 01, 2023 Lance Sutton. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County drug distribution trial averted after possession plea
Instead of a jury trial, a sentencing hearing is ahead in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Anthony Martinez was approaching trial on charges including distributing up to 100 grams of cocaine with...
Feb 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Appearance by Backpack Jeff begins Black History Month events at Emporia State University
Emporia State University begins Black History Month with an appearance from Backpack Jeff on Wednesday evening. Jeff Young is a motivational speaker, as well as an entrepreneur coach, personal develop...
Feb 01, 2023 Backpack Jeff Young is speaking at Emporia State University on Wednesday. backpackjeff.com photo.
Schreiber introduces resolution asking federal government to meet promise of funding special education
Kansas House Representative Mark Schreiber has filed a resolution asking the federal government to fulfill its promise of funding special education programs. The 60th District representative from Empo...
Feb 01, 2023 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
St. David's Society of Kansas starts preparations for its annual St. David's Day concert and community activities
Descendants and supporters of the Welsh community are already preparing the 135th concert and celebration activities for St. David's day for the Emporia community to enjoy this upcoming March. St. Dav...
Jan 31, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Turnpike Authority awards contract for drainage, pavement work northeast of Emporia
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has approved a contract for upcoming highway projects northeast of Emporia. The contract involves drainage improvements at mile marker 141.6. It also includes pavement re...
Jan 31, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Former Lyon County chief judge receives prestigious honor from Kansas Courts System
Former Lyon County chief judge Merlin Wheeler has obtained a state honor for judicial excellence. The Kansas Courts System announced Wheeler has received the Kansas District Judges Association Award f...
Jan 31, 2023 Former Kansas Fifth District Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
