Category Archives: News
AVILA MURDER: Garcia seeking new legal counsel following motions hearing Wednesday
Proceedings will be slightly delayed for one defendant in the Jesus Avila murder case following a motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday morning. During the hearing, Lyon County Chief...
Mar 30, 2022 Samuel Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Road closures in short order following varied rainfall across listening area Tuesday into Wednesday
Minor remnants of severe thunderstorm activity from Tuesday are still visible across the listening area. Flooding became the major concern for the listening area shortly after severe weather warnings ...
Mar 30, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Vehicle tag deadline coming Thursday
Lyon County's latest deadline for vehicle tag renewal is coming this week. Thursday is the final day for residents with last names beginning with the letter "B" to renew tags without penalty. Resident...
Mar 30, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Local Vietnam veterans receive "Welcome Home" on Vietnam War Veterans Day Tuesday
Vietnam veterans came together Tuesday to reconnect, reflect and receive the recognition they were initially denied 50 years ago. In recognition of Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wa...
Mar 29, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Workforce retention, economic development and diversity all focuses of strategic planning conversations for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have embarked on a relatively short-term strategic planning process. Commissioners met for over three hours in a special meeting in mid-March and are planning more conversat...
Mar 29, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Lyon County chase suspect to make latest court appearance Wednesday
A man accused of leading local law enforcement on a pursuit in December that ended with him barricading himself inside a vacant Lyon County home will be in court Wednesday. Rolando Galindo has a preli...
Mar 29, 2022 Rolando Galindo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commission convening for study session Wednesday
After a week off, Emporia City Commissioners will convene Wednesday for a trio of discussions. Conversations will include potential updates to the Santa Fe Skate Park, a project that received a $250,0...
Mar 29, 2022 Emporia City Commissioners pictured from left to right: Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Rob Gilligan. City of Emporia courtesy photo.
Healthier Lyon County begins installation of new demo pedestrian islands Monday
It was slightly delayed, however, Healthier Lyon County's newest public safety improvement project is now up and running. Monday, HLC began installing demonstration pedestrian islands in multiple loca...
Mar 28, 2022 Healthier Lyon County photo.
National Teacher's Hall of Fame unveils first inductee in 2022 class
The National Teacher's Hall of Fame has begun unveiling the 2022 Hall of Fame class. Thursday, Sergio de Alba of RM Miano Elementary School in Los Banos, CA, learned he was the first of five inductees...
Mar 28, 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame logo.
American Legion and VFW hosting Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrations Tuesday
American Legion Post 5 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 will be holding celebrations Tuesday in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The American Legion will be hosting a "Welcome Hom...
Mar 28, 2022 Humanities Kansas Courtesy Image
