Category Archives: News
Federal hearing set Sept. 7 for Americus woman indicted on child pornography charges
Americus resident Brandi Nicole Snyder faces 15-30 years in federal prison if convicted of producing child pornography, as alleged by the US Department of Justice. Snyder faces two counts of producing...
Aug 31, 2022 Brandi Snyder. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
Engine malfunction brings Sertoma Club mini train season to early end
The Sertoma Club's miniature train will be off the tracks for the remainder of the year. The club announced Wednesday that an issue on the train's engine has led to an early end to the season. Club me...
Aug 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: 93 new cases reported Wednesday
COVID-19 numbers are continuing to trend upward in Lyon County. Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health announced 93 new positive cases, up from the 86 announced Aug. 24. This is the largest uptick for t...
Aug 31, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Hearing ahead for man accused of trying to bring drug paraphernalia to Lyon County Jail
A pretrial hearing is coming Thursday for a man accused of trying to bring contraband into the Lyon County Jail. Temple Riggs faces single counts of trafficking contraband and possession of drugs and ...
Aug 31, 2022 Temple Riggs. Lyon County Jail photo.
Halfway to Everywhere almost here
It's just about time for the Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival in downtown Emporia. Lead organizer and event spokesman Hank Osterhout says everything is falling into place. On KVOE's Newsm...
Aug 31, 2022 Halfway to Everywhere graphics.
Vendor space all claimed for Emporia's Great American Market
If you wanted to set up booth space at the Great American Market and haven't, you have officially waited too long. Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods this is the fastest the vendor space has bee...
Aug 31, 2022 Great American Market logo.
Fire at Ashley Estates still under investigation
Emporia Fire is still investigating the cause of Wednesday's fire at the Ashley Estates campus in northwest Emporia. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says firefighters were initially dispatched to 15th and...
Aug 31, 2022 Firefighters investigate Wednesday's fire at 1511 Lincoln. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Grant: Latest tap water award demonstrates dedication of Emporia city staff, daily quality of water
Emporia city leaders are understandably pleased to have another first-place award for the city's drinking water. Emporia came in first at the joint annual conference of the Kansas Water Environment As...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Organizers excited for hosting PDGA Pro Worlds for second time
When the announcement was made that Emporia would host the 2022 PDGA Pro World Championships, organizers already had an idea to prep for an event of this magnitude. Singles play began Tuesday at both ...
Aug 30, 2022 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Emporia State University bringing 'ultimate tailgating experience' to home football games this season
If you're looking for the ultimate tailgating experience come game day, look no further than the campus of Emporia State University. ESU is taking its pregame and postgame festivities to a whole new l...
Aug 30, 2022 Emporia State University Courtesy Image.
