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Lyon County drug distribution trial averted after possession plea
Instead of a jury trial, a sentencing hearing is ahead in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Anthony Martinez was approaching trial on charges including distributing up to 100 grams of cocaine with...
Feb 1, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Appearance by Backpack Jeff begins Black History Month events at Emporia State University
Emporia State University begins Black History Month with an appearance from Backpack Jeff on Wednesday evening. Jeff Young is a motivational speaker, as well as an entrepreneur coach, personal develop...
Feb 1, 2023 Backpack Jeff Young is speaking at Emporia State University on Wednesday. backpackjeff.com photo.
Schreiber introduces resolution asking federal government to meet promise of funding special education
Kansas House Representative Mark Schreiber has filed a resolution asking the federal government to fulfill its promise of funding special education programs. The 60th District representative from Empo...
Feb 1, 2023 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
St. David's Society of Kansas starts preparations for its annual St. David's Day concert and community activities
Descendants and supporters of the Welsh community are already preparing the 135th concert and celebration activities for St. David's day for the Emporia community to enjoy this upcoming March. St. Dav...
Jan 31, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Turnpike Authority awards contract for drainage, pavement work northeast of Emporia
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has approved a contract for upcoming highway projects northeast of Emporia. The contract involves drainage improvements at mile marker 141.6. It also includes pavement re...
Jan 31, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Former Lyon County chief judge receives prestigious honor from Kansas Courts System
Former Lyon County chief judge Merlin Wheeler has obtained a state honor for judicial excellence. The Kansas Courts System announced Wheeler has received the Kansas District Judges Association Award f...
Jan 31, 2023 Former Kansas Fifth District Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Emporia Community Foundation announces 2023 grant beneficiaries
Five area nonprofit entities are receiving grant funds through the Emporia Community Foundation. The Community Foundation's Grants Committee announced award amounts for the following groups Tuesday: *...
Jan 31, 2023 Emporia Community Foundation logo.
Lyon County Commissioners convening for regular action meeting Thursday
Equipment purchases, contracts and presentations are all set to come before Lyon County Commissioners during their regular action session Thursday morning. Commissioners may approve a low bid from D&a...
Jan 31, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Chase County Sheriff's Office formally introduces new undersheriff
Chase County Law Enforcement now has its second in command and its a face very familiar with the department. It was recently announced that Aaron Hoffman had been appointed as Chase County's new under...
Jan 31, 2023 Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh congratulates recently sworn in Undersheriff Aaron Hoffman. Photo courtesy of Chase County Sheriff's Office.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office once again receives Kansas Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Award
For over a decade, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been recognized for its outstanding work in helping improve traffic safety conditions across the area. This year was no different as the Kansas ...
Jan 31, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office Photo.
