Category Archives: News
Residents fill Trusler Business Center for Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
Residents interested in learning about local candidates and their positions on various issues went to the Trusler Business Center for the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce's latest Candidate Forum. The...
Oct 26, 2022 The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce had a nearly-full ValuNet Smart Room for its Candidate Forum on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trial delayed for Americus woman accused of producing child sex abuse materials
Court proceedings have been delayed for an Americus woman accused of producing child sex abuse materials. Brandi Snyder was set for trial in federal court to begin Nov. 7. Snyder's defense team reques...
Oct 26, 2022 US Department of Justice logo.
Van fire stopped before extending to Emporia restaurant
A van fire nearly became a much larger incident Tuesday evening. Fire developed in a power washing van just north of Ichiban Asian Fusion Bistro, 1430 Industrial, around 6 pm. Emporia Fire knocked dow...
Oct 25, 2022 Emporia firefighters wrap up initial work on a van fire outside Ichiban Asian Fusion Bistro on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Attempted murder suspect set for preliminary hearing in December; Bond set at $150,000
Bond and a preliminary hearing have both been set for a suspect in a Lyon County attempted murder case. 37-year-old Logan Casteel had his first court appearance in Lyon County District Court Tuesday a...
Oct 25, 2022 Logan Casteel. Lyon County photo.
Madison City Council considering annexing portion of city lake
Preliminary conversations are underway within the city of Madison for the possibility of annexing a portion of the city's swimming lake. According to Mayor Paul Dean, the conversations have been ongoi...
Oct 25, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Regional, national spike in pediatric illnesses not seen yet at Newman Regional Health
Nationally, you're hearing a lot about a rapid influx of pediatric infections and illnesses. Locally, there has been a mild increase at Newman Regional Health, but Infection Preventionist Ester Knoblo...
Oct 25, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
Advance voting sees steady turnout early on
In-office advance voting inside of the Lyon County Courthouse is now underway ahead of the general election next month. According to Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat, turnout has been steady s...
Oct 25, 2022 Photo courtesy of Lyon County Election staff.
Enrollment matters to lead USD 253 Emporia school board meeting
Enrollment matters will dominate the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting Wednesday. Board members will receive the official report from the district's Enrollment Study Work Group near the end o...
Oct 25, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
EMPORIA STATE: AAUP still hoping for reversal of staff cuts; formal censure most severe option with investigation starting soon
As Emporia State University continues its reinvestment announcements after beginning that process over a month ago, the American Association of University Professors is finalizing the framework for wh...
Oct 25, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia shooting suspects officially set for separate preliminary hearings
Two men accused of shooting somebody at an Emporia apartment complex this past summer are back in Lyon County District Court for hearings Wednesday. Shedrick Williams and Keno Hopkins are set for prel...
Oct 25, 2022 Keno Hopkins (left), Shedrick Williams. Lyon County Jail photos.
