Category Archives: News
Nunez receives 47 months in prison after plea in Avila murder case
One of six defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case has been sentenced. Armando Nunez was originally charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated robbery, conspiracy to c...
Jul 15, 2022 Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail Photo
UPDATE: Rail crossing just west of Emporia reopened
A rail crossing is now back open just hours after it was closed Friday. Lyon County Emergency Communications tells KVOE News the crossing near Roads 170 and G was reopened to traffic just before 3 pm ...
Jul 15, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
'Pops' in Thermal Ceramics fiberglass vat cause small fires Friday morning
A handful of small fires developed inside an Emporia production facility Friday morning, and the exact reason is currently unclear. Emporia Fire responded to Thermal Ceramics at 221 Weaver around 7:20...
Jul 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Davis takes final bow as Emporia Municipal Band's conductor
The Emporia Municipal Band's summer concert season is over. Davis has been associated with the band the past 35 years, the last seven as director and as a percussionist before taking over the band for...
Jul 15, 2022 Emporia Municipal Band Conductor James Davis pauses after Thursday night's summer concert, his last as the band's director with retirement ahead. Arrangements were made to donate the Fremont Park American and Kansas flag to Davis at the end of the concert. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Main Street and Visit Emporia hosting inaugural Apella reunion for Emporia High graduates this weekend
Emporia High School graduates from all generations are being invited back to Emporia for a weekend full of activities, reflection and reunions. Emporia Main Street and Visit Emporia are teaming up to ...
Jul 14, 2022 Emporia Main Street Image.
Lyon County Commission approves publication of notices for public hearing and intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2023 budget
After weeks of reconfiguration and weighing wants against needs, Lyon County Commissioners are satisfied with the 2023 budget. During their weekly action session Thursday morning commissioners approve...
Jul 14, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Bring the heat (again): Heat advisory Friday reflects potential heat index as high as 109
Hot, sticky conditions return to the KVOE listening area Friday. The heat and return of humidity have prompted heat advisories areawide from 1-8 pm Friday. Heat index readings could be anywhere from 1...
Jul 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Traffic restored on West 12th Ave. following waterline improvements
Work is complete, however, some remnants remain on West 12th Avenue. Emporia Communications Manager Christine Johnson announced traffic in both directions has been restored on West 12th after months o...
Jul 14, 2022 Traffic reopened on West 12th Ave. following roughly six months of waterline improvement work. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Senior Center closed until at least July 20 after exposure
COVID-19 has closed the Emporia Senior Center for at least a week. Director Ian Boyd says there was a positive exposure affecting the entire ESC staff. The current plan is to reopen the facility July ...
Jul 14, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's West Sixth waterline project nearly completed
Drivers on West Sixth Avenue got a pleasant surprise Thursday. City Engineer Jim Ubert says the waterline project is just about done. There are still cones up between Woodland and Wilson, but those wi...
Jul 14, 2022 A short construction zone remains, but waterline work on West Sixth Avenue is nearly finished. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
