Category Archives: News
Dense fog advisory posted for Lyon, most surrounding counties until 1 pm
Most of the KVOE listening area are contending with thick fog Monday morning. The National Weather Service has issued dense fog advisories for Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood and Osage counties until 1...
Dec 05, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Man accused of teen sex misconduct in Lyon County District Court
A preliminary hearing is coming Monday in a Lyon County child sex misconduct case. Larry Kemmerer has a hearing at 3 pm before Judge Doug Jones. Kemmerer is charged with one count of indecent libertie...
Dec 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia chase case to begin court process Monday
A man who allegedly tried to both drive away and run from Emporia Police during an incident last week is set to begin his court proceedings Monday. Jon Arch Buchanan, age 41, is accused of single coun...
Dec 05, 2022
Investigation ongoing in Osage City house fire
The Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal continues its investigation into a damaging house fire in Osage City early Monday. The fire at 403 Lakin was reported just before 4 am. The occupant and his dog...
Dec 05, 2022 Google Maps image.
Residents gather for fourth annual Ace It Up Tree Lighting and Toy Drive Sunday night
For the fourth consecutive year, the memory of Ace Garate will serve as a shining beacon over downtown Emporia through the holiday season. Family, loved ones and community members all convened at Whit...
Dec 04, 2022 The Garate Family gather together for a photo during the fourth annual Ace It Up Tree Lighting. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Reported porch fire in central Emporia turns out to be much less serious incident
A reported structure fire in central Emporia on Saturday turned out to be a much lower-level concern than first feared. The fire at 816 West Ninth was reported shortly after 10 am, and Emporia Fire De...
Dec 03, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
Grass fire noted near rural Emporia mobile home park turns out to be controlled burn
Firefighters were called to a reported a grass fire south of Emporia on Saturday evening. Lyon County District 4, otherwise known as Emporia's rural fire unit, and Olpe Fire responded to 1066 Road 135...
Dec 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Trial coming next year in Lyon County sex misconduct case
Potential jury trial dates have been set in a Lyon County sex misconduct case. On Friday, Judge Jeff Larson set potential start dates of March 6, March 20 or March 27 in the case against 65-year-old H...
Dec 03, 2022 Kansas Courts graphic.
Suspect in Lyon County cocaine, marijuana distribution case set for trial next year
A Lyon County drug distribution case continues working through the court process following a hearing Friday. Austin Buckridge was set for potential trial dates beginning March 6, March 20 or March 27 ...
Dec 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Former LCAT director passes away
Former Lyon County Area Transportation director Ken Barrows passed away at the age of 65. Barrows died Thursday at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. A native of Sesquehanna, Pennsylvania, Barrows m...
Dec 03, 2022 Ken Barrows. Courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
