Category Archives: News
AVILA MURDER: Arraignment ahead for Garcia in May
Arraignment is coming next spring in the case of an Emporia man accused of killing another over five years ago. Samuel Garcia will be arraigned May 4, barring schedule adjustments or other development...
Nov 01, 2022 Samuel Garcia. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Lyon County Election Office reporting solid turnout ahead of Election Day
Election Day is now a week away, and Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat says things have gone smoothly. Election Day is officially Nov. 8. Advance voting has been underway since mid-October, and...
Nov 01, 2022 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Hearings ahead in Lyon County District Court for cases involving allegations of mistreating dependent adult, attempted aggravated robbery
A preliminary hearing is on the Lyon County docket Wednesday for a man accused of aggravated battery and mistreating a dependent adult. Mark Pursifull is set to appear in court at 3 pm. Pursifull was ...
Nov 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Sign ups now available for Salvation Army of Emporia Christmas assistance program
The enrollment period for the Emporia Salvation Army's Christmas assistance program is now open. Sign-ups will be accepted now through Friday, Nov. 11. Salvation Army of Emporia Captain Mylie Hadden s...
Nov 01, 2022 Salvation Army Photo
Halloween festivities enjoyed by all in Emporia
Young ghouls, goblins, superheroes and more had a boo-tiful night for trick-or-treating on Halloween. Activities began in the late afternoon with the annual Boo in the Zoo at the David Traylor Zoo. Mo...
Nov 01, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Senior Center Board of Directors emergency meeting delves into options available to overcome well noted financial strains facing the agency
With the financial foundation of the Emporia Senior Center less than stable, the Board of Directors convened an emergency meeting Monday evening to explore any and all options available to avoid disso...
Oct 31, 2022 Emporia Senior Center Board of Directors convene an emergency meeting before Senior Center members. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Head-on crash in Emporia sends one person to Newman Regional Health
A crash involving an SUV and car in central Emporia resulted in a hospital trip for one of the two drivers Monday. The crash happened near the intersection of Fourth and State just before 1 pm. Empori...
Oct 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
HAY BALE FIRE: Lyon County Crime Stoppers opens possibility of reward as investigation continues
As a hay bale fire south of Emporia continues to smolder, Lyon County Crime Stoppers has opened up a chance for a reward while Lyon County deputies investigate the case. The fire near Roads 130 and G ...
Oct 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo
AVILA MURDER: Garcia preliminary hearing underway
A preliminary hearing is underway for the alleged gunman in the Jesus Avila murder from over five years ago. Samuel Garcia faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated...
Oct 31, 2022 Samuel Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
Council Grove man airlifted to Wichita hospital after crash northeast of Emporia
Lyon County deputies say a Council Grove man was airlifted to Wichita for medical treatment after a crash in northeast Lyon County on Monday. Deputy James Baker says the crash near Kansas Highway 99 a...
Oct 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
