Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health prepares to return to three data sets per week; Newman Regional Health releases dashboard Wednesday
Lyon County Public Health is in the process of changing its reporting schedule for coronavirus data, and not just because of the holidays. Public Health had been using a weekly report with new data re...
Dec 23, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Probation, underlying prison term announced for second defendant in Hartford animal cruelty case
Rhonda Staggs was sentenced Wednesday for her role in alleged animal cruelty in Hartford. Staggs received one year of probation and an underlying prison term of a year in case she violates probation. ...
Dec 23, 2021 Rhonda Staggs. Lyon County Jail photo.
Trial dates tentatively set in Emporia sex assault case
Trial dates were set this week for a man accused of sexual involvement with a teenager. Wyatt Bennett now faces potential trial dates of Feb. 7, Feb. 14 or March 28 after allegedly having sex with a t...
Dec 23, 2021 Wyatt Bennett. Lyon County Jail photo.
Charge list amended in Emporia kidnapping case
Lyon County prosecutors have adjusted the list of charges against Lawrence Vaughn in a kidnapping case working through Lyon County District Court. Prosecutors have dismissed a criminal threat count wh...
Dec 23, 2021 Lawrence Vaughn. Lyon County Jail photo.
Olpe Christmas Lights Contest winners announced
On Wednesday, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas and News Director Chuck Samples went to Olpe for the town's annual Christmas Lights Contest. *First place: Grandma Schmidt *Second place: Tim Bailey *Thir...
Dec 23, 2021 Grandma Schmidt's house off Schmidt's Lake near Olpe won top honors in the town's annual Christmas lights contest after recent judging this week by KVOE's Ron Thomas and Chuck Samples. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UPDATE: One in custody following vehicle pursuit and standoff in Emporia and Lyon County Wednesday
Local authorities have apprehended the suspect involved in an alleged vehicle pursuit that began in Emporia and ended in Lyon County. The situation began in the 2700 block of West 18th in Emporia as p...
Dec 22, 2021 Rolando Galindo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commission approves increases in wastewater utility fund/Emporia Municipal Golf Course green fees
Emporia residents can expect a rate hike in wastewater fees in the coming year. This comes as Emporia City Commissioners approved a six percent across the board increase for both the base rate and con...
Dec 22, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
ESU requesting Emporia, Lyon County financial support of multifaceted venture to bolster on-campus enrollment
Emporia State University is asking for support from the city of Emporia and Lyon County on a multifaceted plan to bring more students to campus. Emporia State Vice President Jim Williams led separate ...
Dec 22, 2021 Emporia State University Vice President Jim Williams (front) outlines the university's plans for a three-tiered program to bring more students to campus -- as well as potential financial support -- at Wednesday's Lyon County Commission study meeting. Also pictured are (from left) Lyon County Controller Dan Williams, ESU Foundation President Shane Shivley, ESU Vice President of Administration and Finance Diana Kuhlmann and former Kansas lawmaker Don Hill. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Search beginning for new Emporia Water Treatment Plant Manager following resignation of long-time leader
The Emporia Water Treatment Plant has a new leader at the helm for the short term. Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant has taken over the position on an interim basis following the recent resigna...
Dec 22, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
City of Emporia announces retirement of Fire Chief Jack Taylor; Assistant Chief Brandon Beck to serve as interim chief
The City of Emporia has announced an early succession plan for Fire Chief Jack Taylor, who is officially retiring at the end of the year. Current Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Beck will take over the d...
Dec 22, 2021 Emporia Fire badge.
