Category Archives: News
Kansas Broadband Roadshow to start in Emporia on Wednesday
The Kansas Broadband Roadshow has been announced, and it's starting in Emporia. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development has announced several tour stops through at least March with more likely. The...
Feb 11, 2023 Kansas Office of Broadband Development graphic.
Free tax help available through Emporia State School of Business, AARP for qualifying residents
Volunteers from two entities are ready to help qualifying residents with their taxes. Emporia State School of Business students are once again involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or VITA p...
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Trial dates set in torch lighter assault case; sentencing rendered in 2019 burglary, robbery conspiracy case
Trial dates are set in a Lyon County aggravated assault case from late last year. As part of a pretrial and arraignment Friday, Armando Ortiz Jr was set for trial to possibly start as soon as April 3....
Feb 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Latest Lyon County Felony Friday suspect accused of aggravated battery
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has a new Felony Friday suspect. Crime Stoppers announced its interest in finding Dalton Hall late Friday. Hall, age 23, is wanted for an aggravated battery warrant. Photos ...
Feb 11, 2023 Dalton Hall. Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
Applications for Emporia Assistant City Manager position due by noon Tuesday
The deadline is nearly here for those wishing to apply to serve as the next Assistant City Manager of Emporia. Applications are due by noon Tuesday. Applicants should send their resumes to Jo Lynne He...
Feb 10, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
USD 253's interim assistant superintendent left prior district after suspension; district clarifies reason Scheib suspension was handled outside board meeting
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has appointed Dr. David McGehee as its interim Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations. However; McGehee steps into the role after controversy with his f...
Feb 10, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Homeland Security Investigations urging residents to be on the lookout for scammers while searching for love
Those who may be looking for love this Valentine's Day will also need to be on the lookout for something else, scammers. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is working to inform the general public ...
Feb 10, 2023 Homeland Security Investigations graphic.
Boy Scout Troop 157 pancake feed, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation auction on Saturday list of events
Two big community events are coming Saturday. On the calendar first is the Boy Scout Troop 157 pancake feed at Emporia's First Christian Church. Cost is $6 a person for all-you-can-eat pancakes. The e...
Feb 10, 2023 KVOE News file photos.
PACT Act information briefing Saturday at Emporia American Legion Post 5 adds activities
Veterans and caregivers from across the state are encouraged to attend Saturday's PACT Act information briefing at Emporia's American Legion Post 5. Post Commander Clay Childs says veterans areawide a...
Feb 10, 2023 Department of Veterans Affairs graphic.
USD 386 Madison-Virgil to continue conversations about superintendent replacement process
More conversations about a superintendent search are at least scheduled for the USD 386 Madison-Virgil board's upcoming meeting. Steve Jowers is taking the superintendent post at USDD 448 Inman after ...
Feb 10, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
