Category Archives: News
City Commission considering options for new water tower logo with renovations planned for later in 2022
Emporia City Commissioners are weighing their options for a new design on a prominent utility that will welcome visitors to town for the next several decades. During their recent study meeting Wednesd...
Jan 26, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Moran to visit with Flint Hills Optimists on Thursday
Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran will be in Emporia on Thursday. Moran will provide the keynote talk at the Flint Hills Optimist Club's meeting, which will be at noon at the Emporia State Memorial Union ...
Jan 26, 2022 US Senator Jerry Moran.
Behind-the-scenes adjustments announced for 2022 Match Day
At least two changes are coming behind the scenes for the Emporia Community Foundation's Match Day, as announced on KVOE's Morning Show on Wednesday. Community Foundation Executive Director Becky Nurn...
Jan 26, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Farewell reception Friday for RDA president Kent Heermann
Formal plans have been announced to celebrate Kent Heermann's career as president of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas -- and to wish him well as he officially retires. A spe...
Jan 26, 2022 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce graphic.
COVID-19 status, business development and LCAT fleet wraps all on Lyon County Commission agenda
Lyon County commissioners have COVID-19 response, business development, purchases and a new look for LCAT all on their agenda for Thursday's action meeting. Commissioners will get the latest update on...
Jan 26, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
AVILA MURDER: Alanis certification hearing to resume Wednesday morning
A hearing continues Wednesday as local prosecutors work to certify Alan Alanis as an adult in the murder of Jesus Avila four-plus years ago. The hearing started Monday and continued Tuesday afternoon....
Jan 26, 2022 Alan Alanis. Lyon County Jail photo.
Guilty on all charges; Sentencing coming in March for Devawn Mitchell following March 2021 traffic death of Steve Henry
Emporian Devawn Mitchell has been found guilty on all counts in the traffic death of Steve Henry from last March. Following a two-day bench trial inside Lyon County District Court, Judge Lee Fowler fo...
Jan 25, 2022 Lyon County District Court screenshot.
New Mexico man sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for drug trafficking after 2020 incident near Emporia
A New Mexico man will spend the next 13 years in prison after pleading to a federal count of drug trafficking in a case that developed near Emporia. The US Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that Eri...
Jan 25, 2022 US Department of Justice logo.
COVID grant extension and name change process gain approval from FHCHC Board of Directors Tuesday
Flint Hills Community Health Center will continue to utilize grant funding issued by the state at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at least through the remainder of the calendar year following the F...
Jan 25, 2022 The FHCHC Board of Directors and Center leadership convene virtually for monthly meeting. KVOE Screenshot Image.
One person hurt in crash north of Emporia
One person was hurt and eventually taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a crash north of Emporia on Tuesday. A rollover crash was reported near Rads 240 and L before 1 pm. One person in...
Jan 25, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
