Category Archives: News
Emporia Spanish Speakers and the Kansas Leadership Center share the importance of having a bilingual city with the community
Can one city speak two languages? Emporia Spanish Speakers thinks it is possible and their efforts were highlighted at the pop-lunch event hosted by the Kansas Leadership Center on Wednesday. Emporia ...
Nov 19, 2022 Founder of Emporia Spanish Speakers LeLan Dains thanks the community for assisting the event "Can one city have two languages?" in partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center on Wed. 16, 2022. Photo by Ana Valdez / KVOE News
Lyon County deputies participating in 'Thanksgiving Safe Arrival' traffic enforcement campaign
Lyon County deputies are into their latest traffic safety enforcement effort. "Thanksgiving Safe Arrival" begins Saturday. Deputies will join a host of other law enforcement agencies statewide, includ...
Nov 19, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
'Winners all around:' Rotary Club's Grocery Grab benefits local family, helps Family Promise of Flint Hills
Emporia Rotary Club's fourth Grocery Grab, held at Good's Cash Saver early Saturday, led to a good haul for a local family. Jaree Martinez won the right for a five-minute dash around the store. After ...
Nov 19, 2022
Lyon County Crime Stoppers announces renewed searches -- and ongoing rewards -- for two suspects
After success in finding three highlighted suspects, Lyon County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in finding two other individuals. Crime Stoppers is asking for help in finding 39-year-o...
Nov 19, 2022 Tyler Aubuchon (left), Walter Duarte. Lyon County Jail photos.
Pair of missing Emporia juveniles found
Two juveniles briefly listed as missing Friday were found shortly after being highlighted by Emporia Police. Officers put out separate social media calls to the public asking for help in finding 10-ye...
Nov 19, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Jesse Taylor named new Emporia Deputy Fire Chief
The Emporia Fire Department has announced its new Deputy Fire Chief. Jesse Taylor has been promoted to the position according to a news release from Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck. Taylor has been wi...
Nov 18, 2022 Emporia Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Taylor. Photo Courtesy of Emporia Fire Department.
Lyon County Game Warden now investigating second deer poaching incident this month
Already investigating one deer poaching incident, the Lyon County Game Warden's Office is now investigating a second case since the start of the month. Warden Aaron Scheve says a deer was shot and kil...
Nov 18, 2022 Game wardens are asking for the public's help in solving two deer poaching incidents this month, including this incident hear Hartford. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
AVILA MURDER: Status Hearings continued to May for Pecina and Granado
Court proceedings will continue next year for a pair of individuals accused of involvement in the murder of Jesus Avila. Jovan Pecina and Andrew Granado had separate appearances via Zoom before Judge ...
Nov 18, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Morris County Attorney named county's new magistrate judge
Morris County now needs a new lead prosecutor. The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected current County Attorney Laura Viar as the county's next magistrate judge. She will take her ...
Nov 18, 2022 Kansas Courts graphic.
Jobless rates up slightly between September and October
Despite a slight increase in the state's unemployment rate between September and October, officials with the Kansas Department of Labor are pleased with two trends in the latest monthly report. The fi...
Nov 18, 2022 Kansas Department of Labor map.
