Category Archives: News
Review hearing ahead for Emporia shooting suspect
One of two defendants in an alleged shooting in southeast Emporia this past summer has a review hearing in Lyon County District Court this week. Shedrick Williams has an attorney review hearing in fro...
Oct 10, 2022 Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photo.
Hutcherson faces sentencing on attempted aggravated assault count Tuesday
A man initially accused of trying to rob an Emporia convenience store earlier this year will be sentenced Tuesday. Darren Hutcherson is set for sentencing at 9 am. Hutcherson was charged after trying ...
Oct 10, 2022 Darren Hutcherson. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Emporia's Street Rehab process nears pair of milestones as work continues; Ninth closed Monday between Prairie and West
Emporia's annual Street Rehab project is nearing a pair of milestones. City Engineer Jim Ubert says the concrete repair and replacement process is nearing the halfway mark. Meanwhile, the asphalt pavi...
Oct 10, 2022 Emporia's Street Rehab project includes two work zones on West Ninth. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KDHE sets virtual meetings on KanCare authority this week
Residents across Kansas are encouraged to take part in a slate of virtual meetings this week on the future of KanCare. Meetings are from 1-3 pm or 6-8 pm both Tuesday and Wednesday. A special payor me...
Oct 10, 2022 Kansas Great Seal.
Emporia Fire has busy Sunday with two confirmed fires, two suspected fires with other causes
Emporia Fire handled a pair of small fires and a pair of suspected fires that had other causes Sunday. The fires developed within 30 minutes of each other, one in the Emporia city limits and one about...
Oct 09, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Marginal severe weather risk Tuesday unlikely to bring drought-breaking rainfall
Thunderstorm chances are in the area forecast Monday night into Wednesday morning. The Storm Prediction Center says there is an outside chance of a severe storm Tuesday. The SPC says storms may develo...
Oct 09, 2022 Sunday's weekly forecast calls for a marginal severe weather risk involving all area counties. Heavy rainfall, needed to break the current drought, is not likely. Storm Prediction Center graphic.
Sacred Heart Mexican Supper a hit once again
Cars were lined up for multiple blocks for the 49th annual Sacred Heart Catholic School Mexican Supper Friday evening. The event was drive-thru only making the wait worth it for attendees. Sacred Hear...
Oct 09, 2022 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Missouri woman suffers potentially serious injuries after wreck east of Emporia
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says a Missouri woman suffered potentially serious injuries after a crash near Emporia on Sunday morning. Deputy Jody Meyers says the crash on Interstate 35 between Em...
Oct 09, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Wade's Ride closes with estimated $175,000 raised over event's 13-year history
After 13 years of fundraising and awareness, Gail Barrett says it's time to say goodbye to Wade's Ride. The annual activity has been held in memory of Wade Barrett, who passed away before his first bi...
Oct 09, 2022 Motorcycles line up before the 13th and final Wade's Ride on Saturday. Judy Neill/KVOE Radio.
Recovery in the Park offers Corner House an opportunity for community outreach
Residents had a chance to gather and learn more about Corner House's mission at Recovery in the Park on Saturday. The event involved a performance by Carving Canyons, a free lunch and activities for c...
Oct 09, 2022 Members of Carving Canyons perform at Corner House's Recovery in the Park event on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
