Category Archives: News
'He's rounded third and headed home:' Longtime Emporia realtor KB Thomas passes away
KB Thomas danced to his own beat throughout his life. Now he's practicing his dance moves in the afterlife. Thomas died last week. Emporian Bobbi Mlynar -- in the same class as Thomas at Emporia High ...
Aug 03, 2022 Longtime Emporia realtor KB Thomas Jr, an avid Kansas City Royals fan, passed away late last month. MLB.com screenshot.
WEATHER: Heat advisories trimmed, but still in effect until Wednesday evening; marginal risk of severe weather in forecast
Hot temperatures went above expectations Tuesday, and more heat is expected Wednesday. Tuesday's high temperature hit 105, above the projected high of 102, and the heat index went up to 110, above the...
Aug 02, 2022 Showers and storms developed before sunrise Wednesday. More storms, including a low-level risk of severe weather, are possible by late afternoon. Brian Keith photo.
PRIMARY ELECTION: Polling places across Lyon County listed as busy Tuesday
Busy but smooth. That's how Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat characterizes the primary election Tuesday. Vopat says Lyon County's polling places were busy since they opened at 7 am, with lines of voters ...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
PACT Act passes Senate
A key debate over expanded veterans healthcare benefits has ended, and what's known as the PACT Act has passed the US Senate. The chamber passed the measure by an 86-11 vote, sending the bill to Presi...
Aug 02, 2022 US Capitol. US National Parks Service photo.
Latest motions hearings coming Wednesday in Avila murder case
Motions hearings are planned Wednesday for two defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case. Andrew Granado and Jovan Pecina are set for hearings before Judge Jeff Larson at 10:30 am. Motions are on the ...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission holding study meeting Wednesday morning
Lyon County Commissioners will have a rare study meeting Wednesday morning. The only items on the agenda are a pair of executive sessions, one for legal purposes and one for non-elected personnel matt...
Aug 02, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Trial approaching for woman accused of drug distribution in Emporia
Court proceedings continue for a woman accused of drug distribution in Emporia. Amanda Sibert has a motions hearing set at 9 am Wednesday, with a motion to suppress unspecified evidence to be discusse...
Aug 02, 2022 Amanda Sibert. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commission convening Wednesday
The Carnegie Library and the 2023 budget will be two of the main items of business for Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. During their regular study session, commissioners will resume conversations...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
WEATHER: Triple-digit heat back in the forecast Tuesday, Wednesday; heat advisories extended
Scorching heat continues across the KVOE listening area. After triple-digit heat returned to area counties Monday, more of the same is in store for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's air temperature cou...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Finalists named for 5th District judge position
The interview schedule will be announced later, but the 5th Judicial District Nominating Commission has named the finalists to replace Merlin Wheeler on the Lyon County District Court bench. Nominees ...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
