Category Archives: News
Hearing in Emporia attempted murder case pushed to March
A pretrial hearing in a Lyon County attempted murder case will now take place next spring. A hearing for Marcos Diaz this week was continued to March 9 at Diaz's request. Charges against Diaz followed...
Nov 18, 2022 Marcos Diaz. Lyon County Jail photo.
Appeal in Emporia aggravated battery case to take next steps forward in December
Larry Vaughn's appeal on aggravated battery and other charges moved forward to a degree earlier this week. Lyon County Judge Lee Fowler approved the transfer of documents from Rick Meier, Vaughn's pri...
Nov 18, 2022 Lawrence Vaughn. Lyon County Jail photo.
Salvation Army kettle campaign begins Saturday as American Legion holds first Toy Run
For the next month-plus, residents have a chance to help those less fortunate through the Salvation Army's annual Bell-ringing campaign. Salvation Army Capt. Mylie Hadden says the kettle goal is $30,0...
Nov 18, 2022 Salvation Army Lt. Mylie Hadden. KVOE News file photo.
Preliminary hearing ahead in Emporia weapons discharge, threat case
Gabriel Salas will have a preliminary hearing in Lyon County District Court next month after accusations he threatened a woman and fired a gun in the city limits. Salas had his first appearance Thursd...
Nov 18, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
EMPORIA HOUSE FIRE: Investigation may not wrap up until Saturday at earliest
An investigation continues into Thursday's damaging house fire at 410 Rural in Emporia -- and the investigation won't be done until the weekend at the earliest. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fulle...
Nov 18, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
AVILA MURDER: Pecina, Granado set for status hearings Friday
Status hearings are coming Friday afternoon for two defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case. Andrew Granado and Jovan Pecina have back-to-back hearings, with Pecina appearing at 1:15 pm and Granado ...
Nov 18, 2022 Clipart Library graphic.
National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction culminates American Education Week by raising more than $22,000 for Hall of Fame induction activities
For the 31st consecutive year, the KVOE National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction closed out American Education Week festivities. The auction once again originated from the Emporia State Federal Cr...
Nov 17, 2022 Pictured from left to right:
Tim Miller, Angie Miller, Ron Thomas, Ken Weaver and Susie LeGault. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Dr. Alberto Ruiz rounds out finalist interviews for Emporia State provost and vice president for academic affairs position Thursday
Dr. Alberto Ruiz has a number of ideas in the pipeline for how to increase student retention, recruitment and success if he is chosen as the next Emporia State University provost and vice president fo...
Nov 17, 2022 Dr. Alberto Ruiz. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Jazz and the Honors Band: Emporia State University Music Department offers a weekend full of music
The Emporia State Music Department is offering a weekend full of music with two upcoming concerts. The department will be collaborating with the United Way for a special fundraising jazz concert Thurs...
Nov 17, 2022 ESU Jazz 2022 / KVOE News Archive
USDA offers additional emergency relief, pandemic assistance programs for ag producers
The US Department of Agriculture is offering additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance to ag producers. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA will soon rollout Emergency Relief Program Phas...
Nov 17, 2022 US Department of Agriculture logo.
