Category Archives: News
Haskin waives prelim hearing in federal child abuse case
A pretrial conference in federal court is next for a Chase County man accused of having and trying to distribute child pornography. Walter Haskin waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday. At this time...
Aug 05, 2022 Clipart Library graphic.
Moderate drought unaffected by last week's rainfall
Last week's rainfall did nothing to blunt the moderate drought now in effect across most of the KVOE listening area. The US Drought Monitor's latest weekly report has moderate drought along and south ...
Aug 05, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
2022 Lyon County Fair Carnival now underway through Aug. 13
The 2022 Lyon County Fair is in full swing. The carnival will continue each night now through Aug. 13 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Wristbands can be purchased for $25 each night. 4H fair shows resume Friday wi...
Aug 05, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Constitutional amendment Vote No organizers plan post-vote event
Organizers of the Kansas constitutional amendment Vote No effort are inviting supporters to what they call a community celebration in downtown Emporia on Friday evening. The event is from 6-7:30 pm at...
Aug 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat advisories extended to Saturday evening
Heat alerts now cover the KVOE listening area Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for all area counties from 1 pm Friday to 8 pm Saturday. Initially, the adv...
Aug 05, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
US-54 in western Greenwood County reopens after fatality crash
US Highway 54 in west Greenwood County has reopened after a fatal crash Thursday night. US-54 was closed for nearly eight hours after the crash outside Reece. An SUV and semi were involved, with one o...
Aug 05, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County constructing new fitness facility for employees
Initial work is underway to provide Lyon County employees with a new fitness center. Last month county commissioners approved the use of $100,000 in American Rescue Act funds for the creation of the c...
Aug 04, 2022
Kristen Wheeler named as Kansas Court of Appeals finalist
As Lyon County Judge Merlin Wheeler prepares for retirement next month, his daughter has advanced in the process for another judicial position. Kristen Wheeler is one of three finalists for the Kansas...
Aug 04, 2022 Kristen Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Osage County deputies arrest Lawrence woman for alleged drug possession
A Lawrence woman has been arrested on suspicion of drug possession charges in Osage County. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, deputies conducted a traffic stop at US Highway 56 milepost 4...
Aug 04, 2022 Elizabeth Sheahon.
Osage County Jail photo.
Primeaux captured again
Barely two weeks after he was sentenced for stealing items from the Lee Beran Recreation Center and less than a week after he was highlighted by Lyon County Crime Stoppers, John Paul Primeaux has been...
Aug 04, 2022 Lyon County Crime Stoppers graphic.
