Category Archives: News
Preliminary hearing postponed for Chase County exploitation suspect
There has been another delay in the early court proceedings for Leland Taylor, a Cedar Point man accused of having child pornography in his possession. Taylor was supposed to have his preliminary hear...
Jun 14, 2021 Leland Taylor. Chase County Jail photo.
Emporia Community Foundation Celebrates to mark organization's 25th anniversary
The Emporia Community Foundation is celebrating a milestone year. It's a year late due to coronavirus, but the organization is marking its 25th year of serving the area with Emporia Community Foundati...
Jun 14, 2021 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
Lions Club to celebrate Flag Day with special event on Prairie Street bridge above I-35
With this being Flag Day, the Emporia Lions Club has a special activity planned for Monday afternoon and evening. The club has a permit to wave flags on the Prairie Street pedestrian walkway above Int...
Jun 14, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Melvern Outlet beach closed until further notice
A popular swimming location has been closed due to the presence of blue green algae. According to the Melvern Lake US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page the beach was closed Sunday after tests show...
Jun 13, 2021 Melvern Lake US Army Corps of Engineers photo.
Kansas National Interscholastic Cycling Association hosts race at Camp Alexander Sunday
There were smiles for miles at Camp Alexander Sunday as young cyclists convened for the "climb the camp" race through the Kansas chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Hun...
Jun 13, 2021 A rider completes their first of three laps around the course at Camp Alexander Sunday morning. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tuesday
Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will have a brief agenda for their monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The only item on the agenda will be a review of th...
Jun 13, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Flint Hills Technical College Board of Directors meeting Monday
Agreements and finances will be the major talking points for the Flint Hills Technical College's Board of Directors Monday. During the action portion of the meeting, the board could approve the colleg...
Jun 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Poker run generates money for American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Empora's American Legion Post 5 hosted a special fundraiser Saturday for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. About $500 was generated locally for this needs-based scholarship, which is earmarked f...
Jun 13, 2021 Riders prepare for Saturday's Poker Run and Legacy Run to benefit the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Symphony in the Flint Hills dazzles in return
COUNCIL GROVE -- They came from far and wide, not only to attend the Symphony in the Flint Hills but celebrate its return after two years of cancellations. And the Kansas City Symphony did not disappo...
Jun 12, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Two Emporians hospitalized after Saturday wreck
Two people were hurt when a car and minivan collided at an Emporia intersection Saturday afternoon. The call to South Merchant and Copley was logged shortly before 4 pm. Emporia Police Sgt. Tim Wacker...
Jun 12, 2021 Emporia Fire (pictured) and Emporia Police responded to Saturday's injury crash at South Merchant and Copley. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
