Category Archives: News
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 1, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State University and Newman Regional Health roll out new internship opportunity for pre-med students
Emporia State University has expanded its pre-existing relationship with Newman Regional Health. Five years ago the university began its pre-medical fellowship program thanks to cooperative efforts be...
Aug 1, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
2022 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition now accepting nominations
There are a lot of cool things in Kansas and now state residents have the opportunity to choose the coolest. The 2022 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition is accepting nominations now through Aug....
Aug 1, 2022 Kansas Manufacturing Council Coolest Thing Made In Kansas logo.
Primary election ahead with constitutional amendment, House 76th District Republican primary, Coffey County jail as highlights
The in-person half of the advance voting process is now complete. Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat says turnout has been steady and strong, in large part because of House Concurrent Resolution 5003, othe...
Aug 1, 2022 Lyon County Election Office workers gear down briefly shortly after the county's advance voting period ended at noon Monday. KVOE will results and reactions after the primary election ends at 7 pm Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Separate traffic stops lead to three arrests on suspected drug distribution activity in Greenwood County
Separate traffic stops in Greenwood County last week led to arrests on suspicion of drug distribution. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop Friday led to the arrest of Melissa Gre...
Aug 1, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
