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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
Bald eagle found on Emporia rooftop recovering well after lead poisoning, expected to make full recovery
The bald eagle found on an Emporia rooftop on St. Patrick's Day is recovering nicely. After it was found by Emporia Police, the bird was transferred to the custody of Kansas Wildlife and Parks agent T...
Mar 28, 2022 Emporia Police responded to east Emporia after a report of an injured bald eagle March 17. The eagle is now in the care of Operation WildLife. Ray Mattas/Emporia Police.
Erica Huggard reflects on recent honor as Region 1 Secondary Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist
Emporia High biology teacher Erica Huggard is once again being recognized for her outstanding teaching practices. In her 16 year career, Huggard has won numerous honors including being named a Kansas ...
Mar 28, 2022 Emporia High biology teacher Erica Huggard (center) poses with EHS Principal Dathan Fischer (left) and USD 253 Emporia Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder for a photo. Huggard was named as the Region 1 secondary-level finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year. USD 253 Emporia photo.
Slight risk of severe weather possible Tuesday night
The KVOE listening area could have its first severe weather episode of the season Tuesday night. The Storm Prediction Center has all area counties in a slight risk for severe weather. Storms could dev...
Mar 28, 2022 National Weather Service map.
Three Emporians arrested after alleged chase in Morris County on Saturday
Three Emporians were arrested in Morris County after an alleged chase outside Council Grove shortly before midnight Saturday night. Morris County Sheriff Jay Simecka says deputies tried to stop a susp...
Mar 28, 2022 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Two arrested in Greenwood County on suspicion of identity theft, counterfeiting
A traffic stop in Greenwood County allegedly led to evidence of an identity theft and counterfeiting operation last week. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a vehicle March 21...
Mar 28, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
