Category Archives: News
Wheeler's Court of Appeals interview is Aug. 2
Interviews will take place Aug. 2 for the Kansas Court of Appeals position opening up with the retirement of Judge Anthony Powell. Kristen Wheeler, the daughter of Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheel...
Jul 26, 2022 Kristen Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Over $4.4 million in meth seized, 'numerous' arrests lodged in drug operation involving Wabaunsee, Osage County sheriff's offices
Two area law enforcement agencies were among several involved in a special narcotics investigation recently. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office joined forces with Junction City Police for a three-d...
Jul 26, 2022 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
Burlington Police: Woman briefly loses $3,500, nearly loses another $5,000 after identity theft call
Burlington Police are reminding residents to be vigilant with their financial information after a recent incident of alleged identity theft. The department says a Burlington woman reported somebody ha...
Jul 26, 2022 Burlington Police photo.
Rape suspect nearing re-trial
A final pretrial hearing is planned Wednesday for a man accused of rape in Lyon County -- and going through the court process for a second time. Victor Cardona-Rivera faces charges of rape, aggravated...
Jul 26, 2022 Victor Cardona-Rivera. Lyon County Jail photo.
SOS Strong concluding this week
Thursday will see the annual SOS Strong campaign come to a close. Fundraising officially wraps up Wednesday, but the celebration is Thursday at the Lyon County State Bank event space, 902 Merchant. Be...
Jul 26, 2022 SOS Services Logo.
Survey period underway for businesses interested in Chamber Blue health insurance plan
Businesses connected to the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to take part in a survey as the Chamber continues its process for unveiling a new health insurance opportunity for those mem...
Jul 26, 2022 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas graphic.
WEATHER: Light rain Tuesday follows widely-varied totals Monday
Rain returned to the KVOE listening area early Tuesday after a wide range of rain totals Monday. Tuesday's rain totals through 6 am: *KVOE studios: 0.15 inches *Allen: 0.20 inches *10th and Weaver: 0....
Jul 26, 2022 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Emporia logo redesign project to begin in earnest week
Next week, the city of Emporia begins its logo redesign project. The city is using two avenues towards a new logo. The project begins Aug. 1 on www.designcrowd.com. This will let professional graphic ...
Jul 25, 2022 City of Emporia logo.
Unemployment rates up across state for month of June
Kansas' unemployment rate increased slightly between May and June, however, Kansas Labor Secretary Amber Schultz says employment rates are still in a good place. The state did see a robust level of hi...
Jul 25, 2022 Kansas Department of Labor graphic
Kansas Free For Arts launches capital campaign aimed at expanding and "reintroducing" agency to local community
Kansas Free For Arts has embarked on a tentative three-year endeavor focused on helping grow the organization's reach in the local community. KFA Executive Director Hank Osterhout announced Monday tha...
Jul 25, 2022 Kansas Free For Arts Logo.
