Category Archives: News
Emporia Spanish Speakers receives grant, special recognition as community outreach continues
The Emporia Spanish Speakers have received funds to expand its programs and will be the cover story of a leadership magazine. The Building Power and Equity Partnership of the Kansas Health Foundation ...
Nov 03, 2022 Emporia Spanish Speakers logo.
AVILA MURDER: Cornejo-Campoverde to have another status hearing in June
Another status hearing is coming next year for one of six defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case. Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde had his latest hearing Thursday, waiving his right to a speedy trial as Ju...
Nov 03, 2022 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia Christian School's 28th Annual pancake feed is ready to kick-off this Saturday
The 28th Annual pancake feed by Emporia Christian School is back to normal and ready to take place this Saturday. This year, members of the community will be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, pl...
Nov 03, 2022 Emporia Christian School's 2022 Annual pancake feed is back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic / Photo by Ana Valdez KVOE News
Emporia All Veterans Memorial's Tablets of Honor addition and surveillance cameras now in place
Construction on phase two of the Emporia All Veterans Memorial's Tablets of Honor area is virtually at an end. According to local veteran Frank Lowery, the second phase of the project, located to the ...
Nov 03, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
WEATHER: Significant rain likely, isolated severe weather possible Friday
Widespread rainfall is still expected across the KVOE listening area for most of Friday. Both the National Weather Service and TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers are expecting showers and storms to enter...
Nov 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Drought conditions virtually unchanged from prior week
Healthy rainfalls -- possibly the most rain area residents have received in one event since late August -- is in the forecast Friday. The rain comes as drought conditions have stabilized across the KV...
Nov 03, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
COVID-19 caseload increase remains stable for Lyon County Public Health, but one new death reported
Reported COVID-19 cases in Lyon County have been in a range of 20-50 a week now for over a month, and that trend continued Wednesday. Lyon County Public Health announced 31 new cases, up from 21 new c...
Nov 03, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Newman Regional Health recognizing SOS for donation of SANE equipment
Newman Regional Health has announced a thank-you reception for a significant donation. Director of Business Development Steve Bazan says this is to thank SOS for its recent purchase of top-grade Sexua...
Nov 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Preliminary hearing moved to December in adult mistreatment case
A man accused in Lyon County District Court of mistreating a dependent adult will be back in court next month. Mark Pursifull was set for a preliminary hearing Wednesday, but that was moved to Dec. 19...
Nov 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Beacon for Hope bringing dinner, dancing and healing to Emporia Granada Theatre Saturday night
Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention is hosting its annual Unmasking Suicide Masquerade Ball Saturday night. The event will take place inside of the Emporia Granada Theatre with dinner, dancing and the ...
Nov 03, 2022 Beacon For Hope Image.
