Category Archives: News
'They are just the best there is:' Community turnout strong for Ed and Jane Linhart during 'Betting on 19' event
Area residents came out in droves to help Ed and Jane Linhart through Ed's latest cancer battle. The "Betting on 19" fundraiser brought people to Lebo's Heidi Inn for a range of activities, including ...
Nov 24, 2025 Ed and Jane Linhart were beneficiaries of Saturday's "I'm Betting on 19" fundraiser in Lebo as Ed Linhart battles cancer. Jane Linhart photo.
Indoor pool reopens at Lee Beran Rec Center
Now that the indoor pool has reopened for patrons at the Lee Beran Recreation Center, there could still be some work ahead. During KVOE's Newsmaker 3 segment Monday, Rec Commission Director Amanda Gut...
Nov 24, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KHP investigating fatal wreck at Kansas Turnpike Emporia exit onramp early Monday
Over 24 hours after a fatal crash at the Kansas Turnpike Emporia exit, several details have not yet been revealed. A semi crashed at the southbound onramp around 12:15 am Monday. Troopers have said th...
Nov 24, 2025 The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal semi wreck on the southbound Kansas Turnpike onramp at Emporia from early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Vehicle vs deer collision sends Mississippi man to Newman early Sunday morning
A Mississippi man was hospitalized following a vehicle accident before sunrise Sunday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, the accident occurred just after 3:30 am at mile marker 124.7 s...
Nov 23, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
House of Morrow hosting 'Drag is Art' fundraiser December 5th
Emporia's House of Morrow has a new fundraiser coming up early next month. The local non-profit will be hosting "Drag is Art" at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Friday, December 5th. The drag show will...
Nov 23, 2025 Drag is Art flyer. House of Morrow image.
Eureka hardware store heavily damaged by fire
A hardware store in Eureka suffered heavy damage due to a fire Saturday afternoon. S&L Hardware at 1518 East River caught fire, with emergency calls getting reported shortly before 4 pm. Eureka Fire C...
Nov 22, 2025 S&L Hardware logo.
Prelim delayed to January in Morris County attempted murder case
Court proceedings will continue next year in a Morris County attempted murder case. William Shane Wallace was originally set for a preliminary hearing this past Thursday, but it was delayed to Jan. 15...
Nov 22, 2025 Morris County Courthouse. Kansas County Treasurers Association photo.
Dense fog advisory announced areawide Sunday morning
Area counties may have a foggy period overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Lyon and neighboring counties from midnight to 10 am Sunday. Visibility may be a quart...
Nov 22, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia juveniles receive probation after attempted robbery
Two Emporia teenagers recently received probation for their involvement in an attempted robbery earlier this year. Cristian Cervantes and Zuriel Trujillo got 9-month probation terms. Violations could ...
Nov 22, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
Messiah Lutheran's Harvest Home Festival 'another way to share the Gospel'
The congregation of Emporia's Messiah Lutheran Church welcomed the community to its annual Harvest Home Festival and Benefit on Saturday. The Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building was full of item...
Nov 22, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
