Category Archives: News
EMPORIA FATAL HIT-AND-RUN: Emporia Police seeking information on possible witnesses to Thursday's fatal hit and run in downtown Emporia
In addition to searching for the suspect believed to be involved in Thursday night's fatal hit and run in downtown Emporia, Emporia Police are now seeking information on potential witnesses to the inc...
Dec 15, 2022 Angel Alvarado. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
Newman Regional Host Cookies with Claus
Newman Regional Health Volunteers will be spreading the Christmas cheer next Tuesday. From 8 am to 1 pm in the serpentine hallway between Buildings C and F volunteers will be selling an assortment of ...
Dec 15, 2022
City of Emporia considering moving new skate park from Santa Fe to Whittier as project enters 'input gathering' phase through January
Plans have shifted somewhat over the past year, however, the City of Emporia is still moving forward with the construction of a new skate park. Original plans were to construct the half-million dollar...
Dec 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners choose not to move forward with redistricting of county boundaries during weekly meeting Thursday
Redistricting will not be occurring in Lyon County, at least for the time being. During their weekly action meeting Thursday morning, commissioners were presented with the latest census data detailing...
Dec 15, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
First Church of the Nazarene hosting fourth annual live nativity Friday and Saturday
Emporia's First Church of the Nazarene will be putting on its fourth annual live nativity scene this weekend. The nativity scene will take place Friday and Saturday at the church located at 2931 West ...
Dec 15, 2022 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Morris County deputies asking for public's help in illegal livestock disposal case
Morris County deputies are dealing with what they say is an illegal method of livestock disposal, and they are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible. Deputies say there are individ...
Dec 15, 2022 Google Maps image.
Small grass fire at Emporia shooting range doused
Emporia Fire was called to a small grass fire in southwest Emporia on Thursday. Fire was reported at the Emporia shooting range, 3000 West South, around 10:20 am. Early indications are Emporia Police ...
Dec 15, 2022 Emporia Fire badge.
CrossWinds CEO: Game plan may help alleviate holiday stress
Are you stressed yet with Christmas now 10 days away? If so, you're not alone. CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness CEO Amanda Cunningham says personal and cultural expectations can increase stress leve...
Dec 15, 2022 CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness photo.
Charges dropped against one suspect in Emporia aggravated robbery case, moving forward against other suspect
Two men accused of being involved in a shooting in southeast Emporia this past summer had preliminary hearings in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday. Only one will continue the court process afte...
Dec 15, 2022 Keno Hopkins (left), Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photos.
'Appreciative to be a little bit' of USD 252 successes, longtime superintendent Mike Argabright announces retirement plan
Mike Argabright is retiring. The longtime superintendent of USD 252 Southern Lyon County announced his upcoming retirement next year as part of the district's board meeting. During Argabright's time, ...
Dec 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
