Category Archives: News
Gufler Mansion set to have new ownership
There aren't a lot of specifics being announced yet, but Gufler Mansion has announced new ownership is finalizing for the bed and breakfast. The facility's social media says Dr Benjamin and Deborah Ko...
Aug 06, 2025 Dr Benjamin and Deborah Kohl are poised to own the Gufler Mansion. Gufler Mansion photo.
Aggravated burglary, drug distribution, weapons cases all moving forward against one person in Coffey County
A jury trial has been scheduled in a Coffey County burglary case. James Edward Mann, age 54, will have a pretrial hearing Sept. 4 before trial Oct. 20-21. Mann is charged with aggravated residential b...
Aug 06, 2025 Clipart Library graphic.
Rec Commission Steering Committee plans public engagement sessions early next year, tentatively seeking new facility vote in November 2026
A year ago, the Emporia Recreation Commission was starting community engagement sessions with the goal of building a new public recreation center. Following Tyson Foods' decision to end its local oper...
Aug 05, 2025 Emporia Recreation Commission graphic.
Lieurance accepts Colorado plea, will spend up to 45 years in prison for deaths of Amy Ford and Linda Estrada
Depending on circumstances, Phillip Lieurance could be in his 80s before he is a free man. On Tuesday, Lieurance's defense team and Colorado prosecutors finalized a plea agreement culminating with Lie...
Aug 05, 2025 Phillip Lieurance. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Pretrial ahead in Lyon County aggravated arson case
A pretrial hearing has been added to the Lyon County docket as an aggravated arson case is in the early stages. On Tuesday, Mitchell Lindsey waived his preliminary hearing. Judge Jeff Larson then set ...
Aug 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
City Commission to look at Cedarbrook Meadows preliminary PUD
Emporia city commissioners will have an update on plans for a major housing development as part of their business Wednesday. Commissioners will discuss approval of a preliminary Planned Unit Developme...
Aug 05, 2025 PEC rendering.
Construction continues at Little Lyons Childcare
Little Lyons Childcare continues work towards its overall goal of 24-7 service for local families. On KVOE's Morning Show Newsmaker segment Tuesday, Ignite Emporia Director Michelle Margeson says the ...
Aug 05, 2025 The south end of Little Lyons is now seeing notable construction work. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Services announced for Floyds Inc owner John Wheeler
Services are being announced for John Wheeler, the Emporia business owner who passed away Saturday. Services will be Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at 627 Event Space. Residents are encouraged to share m...
Aug 05, 2025 Courtesy photo.
Emporia's numerous street infrastructure projects continue
Orange cone season remains in full effect in Emporia. The city of Emporia has several significant improvement projects underway now. Street Resurfacing work currently involves mill and overlay on Prai...
Aug 05, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Fair premium sale highlights work done by 4-H participants
4-H show events concluded Monday with the annual premium sale at the show barn. The event highlights the significant amount of work done by 4-H participants, according to Lyon County Extension Ag Agen...
Aug 05, 2025 Chickens are lined up immediately before the start of the Lyon County Fair premium sale Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
