Category Archives: News
Cardona-Rivera convicted of rape after retrial
Earlier this year, a Lyon County jury acquitted Victor Cardona-Rivera on one aggravated battery charge but could not reach a verdict on eight other counts against him in a sexual assault trial. Anothe...
Aug 7, 2022 Victor Cardona-Rivera. Lyon County Jail photo.
AVILA MURDER: Alanis trial set to begin in early December
Court proceedings continue for Alan Alanis, one of six defendants in the Jesus Avila murder from nearly five years ago.' On Friday, Lyon County Judge Merlin Wheeler set jury trial from Dec. 5-23 and a...
Aug 7, 2022 Alan Alanis. Lyon County Jail photo.
4th Judicial District Nominating Commission to consider magistrate judge options for Coffey County
As Lyon County works towards naming a new judge, Coffey County is doing likewise. The Fourth Judicial District Nominating Commission will have a phone conference at 1:30 pm Tuesday to review nominatio...
Aug 7, 2022 Clipart Library graphic.
Emporia Public Library bringing second director finalist to town for interview, public forum
Over two months after bringing one finalist to Emporia for an interview, the Emporia Public Library Board of Directors will bring a second candidate to town. Pauline Stacchini, currently the managing ...
Aug 7, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Potential fire call south of Emporia leads to discovery of another issue
A call for a potential fire south of Emporia led a totally different issue Sunday morning. Emporia and Olpe fire departments were called to 1035 Road 135, about three miles south of Emporia, just befo...
Aug 7, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat advisory for Sunday, some temperature relief for Monday and Tuesday
One more day of sweltering heat is in the picture with our current heat wave. Air temperatures will be close to 100 degrees by late afternoon, with heat index readings around 105. Heat advisories are ...
Aug 7, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
One to Newman following head on collision in west Emporia
One person was injured and two cars totaled after a two-vehicle collision in west Emporia. The accident occured at the intersection of West 15th and Industrial Road just before 4:50 pm. According to E...
Aug 6, 2022
Organizers positively overwhelmed by turnout for inaugural Hope With Horsepower car show Saturday
Hope, horsepower and a love for local veterans all combined to make a tremendous new fundraiser Saturday at Soden's Grove. Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention hosted its inaugural Hope With Horsepower ...
Aug 6, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Applications being accepted for 2022 Leadership Emporia Academy
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is getting set to welcome the 35th class of the Leadership Emporia Academy. Applications for the upcoming academy are being accepted now through Aug. 12 at 5 pm. T...
Aug 6, 2022 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce logo.
City of Emporia seeking full time animal control officer
The City of Emporia is looking to hire a full-time animal control officer. The city currently has two-full time officers that take on additional shifts as part-time animal control officers in addition...
Aug 6, 2022 City of Emporia Image.
