Category Archives: News
One-time Wabaunsee County coroner convicted of felony theft, misdemeanor desecration
Shawn Parcells, at one time a coroner for Wabaunsee County, was convicted Thursday on six counts related to providing autopsies illegally in the county. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the ...
Nov 04, 2021 Shawn Parcells. Shawnee County Jail photo.
Funeral services coming Monday for Emporia man killed in KC traffic wreck
Funeral services have been announced for an Emporia man killed in a traffic crash in Kansas City, Missouri, early Monday. The Kansas City Police Department says 22-year-old Luis Josue Cervantes Magana...
Nov 04, 2021 Luis Josue Cervantes-Magana, 22, was killed in a traffic wreck in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday. Photo courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Elton Dan and the Rocket Band kicking off star-studded lineup of upcoming performances at Granada Theatre Saturday night
The Emporia Granada Theatre is continuing its recent trend of world-class shows this coming Saturday with a tribute to one of the greatest musicians in history. Elton Dan and the Rocket Band will be o...
Nov 04, 2021 Emporia Granada Theatre image
Lyon County Commissioners approve requests for grant applications, contract renewals and signage costs Thursday
Grant applications, contract renewals and project bids have all been approved by the Lyon County Commission. During its weekly action session Thursday morning, the commission gave unanimous approval f...
Nov 04, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Senators pushing to nullify vaccine mandate
With details about the federal vaccine mandate finally announced Thursday, Republican Senators -- including the two representing Kansas -- are stepping up efforts to have that mandate nullified. Roger...
Nov 04, 2021 Senators Roger Marshall (left), Jerry Moran. Official photos.
Prairie Street overpass to see one-lane traffic for much of Thursday
Traffic on Prairie Street is down to one lane for much of Thursday. The Lyon County Highway Department says the storm drains are being cleared, so one-lane traffic will affect Prairie between West Sou...
Nov 04, 2021 The Prairie Street overpass will have one-lane traffic Thursday as storm drains are cleared. KVOE News photo.
Vehicle-deer wrecks on the rise
This is the traditional time for vehicle-deer collisions across the KVOE listening area, and it has already been active for wrecks. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says sunrise and sunset are pe...
Nov 04, 2021 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks file photos.
Expect heating costs to jump this winter
Don't be surprised if your monthly heating bills go up this fall and winter. The Kansas Corporation Commission is expecting increases regardless of the heating fuel used, but spokesperson Linda Berry ...
Nov 04, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT grant among items before Lyon County Commission on Thursday
Lyon County commissioners have transportation matters as lead items for their action meeting Thursday. LCAT Director Shane Brunner will present the agency's fiscal 2023 grant request for approval by t...
Nov 04, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
SOS seeking community support as annual holiday drive gets underway
The annual SOS Holiday Drive supporting residents in need is now underway through mid-December. According to SOS Community Relations Coordinator Kari Wedel, the drive began earlier this month and alre...
Nov 03, 2021 SOS Courtesy Image
