Category Archives: News
30th annual National Teacher's Hall of Fame auction garners more than $17,000 for June induction activities
For the 30th consecutive year, the Emporia community, and listeners abroad, all tuned into KVOE to support the "best of the best" in education. The annual National Teachers Hall of Fame Radio Auction ...
Nov 18, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Defendant in Avila murder waives preliminary hearing
As expected, one of the five defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case decided to bypass his preliminary hearing in the case. Jovan Pecina, 20, waived his prelim Wednesday, so he will be back in Lyon ...
Nov 18, 2021 Jovan Pecina. Lyon County Jail photo.
Suspects sought after Emporia church has trailer stolen, bus damaged
Emporia Police are looking for the person or people allegedly involved in a trailer theft incident from last week. Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says an unknown person or unknown people entered the Emporia ...
Nov 18, 2021 Emporia Police are looking for this vehicle as they investigate a trailer theft from Emporia's Church of the Nazarene last week. They are also looking for the suspect or suspects in the case. Emporia Police.
Lyon County Commission grants approval to multiple requests during weekly action session Thursday
Drug rehabilitation services, equipment costs, insurance documents and budgetary matters all gained approval by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. During their weekly action session, commissi...
Nov 18, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Third annual Rotary Club Grocery Grab coming Saturday
One lucky resident is about to go on a shopping spree like no other Saturday. The third annual Emporia Rotary Club Grocery Grab will be taking place Saturday morning inside Good's Cash Saver. For the ...
Nov 18, 2021 2020 Grocery Grab winner Scott Shreves makes a run through Good's Cash Saver. KVOE News File Photo
Council Grove Police continues heightened security measures at Council Grove Junior-Senior High after reported threat
Council Grove Police say a reported threat at Council Grove Junior-Senior High School showed no evidence of any danger to students or staff at any district school. Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says adm...
Nov 18, 2021 KVOE News File Photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Lebo Daycare and Preschool closed until after Thanksgiving break after confirmed case
Parents using Lebo Daycare and Preschool for their youngsters will not have that option until after the Thanksgiving break. USD 243 Lebo-Waverly has announced the facility will remain closed until at ...
Nov 18, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: OSHA halts implementation, enforcement of mandate for business vaccinations
Facing legal challenges from across the country, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is suspending its implementation and enforcement of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate wh...
Nov 18, 2021 Occupational Safety and Health Administration logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia home daycare facility listed as cluster by KDHE
An Emporia home daycare has been listed as a COVID-19 exposure cluster by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. KDHE says Home Daycare Emporia has had seven cases the past two weeks, with t...
Nov 18, 2021 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Location announced for Emporia's legislative redistricting meeting next week
The location has been finalized for a public meeting on the state's redistricting process in Emporia next week. Emporia State University's Veterans Hall of Honor will host the meeting on Nov. 23 betwe...
Nov 18, 2021 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
