Category Archives: News
Lyon County rape suspect set for arraignment next month
A man accused in Lyon County District Court of rape, aggravated indecent liberties and other counts may learn potential trial dates at his next hearing in March. Isaac Arron Lawrence waived his prelim...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Trial to begin next week in 2022 Chase County shooting incident
Trial is now the next step in an alleged shooting incident in Chase County last spring -- and it's set to begin next week. Eric Joseph McClure was set for trial to begin Feb. 22 as part of his final p...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Schedule changes for one of two defendants in alleged Cedar Point school burglary
A first court appearance for one of the two suspects allegedly involved in a Chase County burglary has been delayed. Kathryn Culbert was originally set for a hearing Thursday in Cottonwood Falls. That...
Feb 15, 2023 Kathryn Culbert (left), Jacobsen Eells. Chase County Jail photos.
Council Grove officers arrest one person after allegedly pointing firearm at others, arrest two as part of separate drug investigation
Council Grove Police have arrested one person after he allegedly pointed a firearm at two people earlier this week. Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says officers responded to 20 North Belfry for what he c...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News File Photo.
Insurance matters ahead for Lyon County Commission
Insurance matters will be part of the conversation at the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will get a presentation on premiums from Jes Pfannenstiel of KWORC near the star...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Founder's Day activities ramping up at Emporia State University
Emporia State University has several special activities planned this week to mark Founder's Day. The official celebration is Friday, starting at 11:30 am at the Memorial Union Webb Hall and including ...
Feb 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Agencies with local connections to receive funding through state's Family First Prevention Grant program
Several agencies serving part or all of the KVOE listening area will obtain special funding to help reduce the number of children in the state's foster care system. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has ann...
Feb 15, 2023 Kansas Great Seal.
Lyon County's weekly COVID total: 32 new cases, one death
Lyon County's latest COVID-19 report still has the county in an established range of confirmed new cases. Thirty-two new cases were reported Wednesday, down slightly from the 40-plus cases announced t...
Feb 15, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
WEATHER: Winter weather advisories return with wintry mix, light snow, blustery winds in short-term forecast
It appears the KVOE listening area will have at least some impact from a major winter storm set to hit the Central Plains. It does not appear the area will get the full effect. Winter weather advisori...
Feb 15, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Flint Hills Technical College hosted a Spanish educational event for Hispanic students and their families
Flint Hills Technical College hosted En Esto Juntos Family Night last week to outreach the Hispanic community with higher education opportunities. The event was planned for several months with a focus...
Feb 14, 2023 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
