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Osage County deputies arrest Wisconsin man after allegedly finding 185 pounds of pot in vehicle
A traffic stop at the Interstate 35 Melvern exit allegedly led to the seizure of nearly 200 pounds of marijuana Wednesday. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the traffic stop took place shortly aft...
Nov 24, 2021 Osage County deputies report seizing 185 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop near Melvern on Wednesday. The driver, 40-year-old Bounmy Phongsavat of Wisconsin, was arrested. Osage County photo.
Fire damages dump truck in north Lyon County
A dump truck was heavily damaged after fire developed in north Lyon County on Wednesday. The fire started while the truck was in the 800 block of Road 350. The truck was fully engulfed in flames when ...
Nov 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Active case total continues recent uptick; Now stands at 150
Active coronavirus cases in Lyon County shot up once again according to Lyon County Public Health's latest data report Wednesday. Public Health reported a total of 34 new cases between Monday and Wedn...
Nov 24, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Emporia's Church of Christ set for 31st annual community Thanksgiving meal Thursday
The parking lot at Emporia's Church of Christ is expected to be crowded Thursday as an annual holiday event makes a return. The church's community Thanksgiving meal will be served Thursday from 11 am ...
Nov 24, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Local residents asked to #GiveGratefully this year to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County
Local residents have a unique opportunity to give both funds and gratitude this holiday season thanks to a new charitable endeavor by Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County. The #GiveGratefully ...
Nov 24, 2021 Big Brothers Big Sisters Courtesy Image
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe by Emporia Police
Local authorities have safely located a missing teenager. Emporia Police Cpt. Lisa Hayes says 13-year-old Marlene Sarahi Geronimo-Juarez, listed as missing on Nov. 18, was found and reunited with her ...
Nov 24, 2021 Marlene Sarahi Geronimo-Juarez. Photo courtesy Emporia Police.
Small fires along dike near Hartford under investigation
Hartford-Neosho Rapids firefighters are investigating after a set of small fires Tuesday. Several spot fires were noted on the dike north of Hartford and "barely burned anything," according to Distric...
Nov 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Mitten Tree at Flinthills Mall stolen
The phrase "'Tis the season" doesn't always mean good things when it comes to the holidays. Case in point: the KVOE Mitten Tree at Flinthills Mall's NexTech Wireless store, which was stolen -- along w...
Nov 24, 2021 A new KVOE Mitten Tree was recently placed inside NexTech Wireless after the prior tree and community donations were stolen. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Monthly public health report highlights Lyon County Commission Thanksgiving week meeting
While they would like to rank higher across the state, administrators of Lyon County Public Health are pleased with the current vaccination rate amongst county residents. During Public Health's most r...
Nov 24, 2021 Lyon County Commissioners review the latest Public Health Update presented by Public Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga and Incident Commander Renee Hively. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
AVILA MURDER: Wednesday hearing focuses on alleged witness who failed to appear at prior hearing
Two defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case were connected to a hearing Wednesday in Lyon County District Court, but they were not the focus of the hearing. Neither Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde nor Arma...
Nov 24, 2021 Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde (left), Armando Nunez. Lyon County Jail photos.
