Category Archives: News
Rape suspect pleads to lesser charge
With a trial date looming next week, a suspect in an Emporia rape case has pleaded to a lesser charge. On Wednesday, Edgar Hilberto Gonzalez pleaded no contest to aggravated battery. Gonzalez had been...
Jul 04, 2019
Municipal Band ready for Fourth of July concert
The Emporia Municipal Band is ready to add a slice of Americana to the city’s annual Fourth of July event list — and conductor James Davis can’t wait. Your browser does not support t...
Jul 04, 2019
Moderate to heavy rain creating soggy start to July 4
Rain is possible through the early afternoon hours across the KVOE listening area Thursday. Already, we have seen a lot of rain at the KVOE studios just since midnight. The running total is currently ...
Jul 04, 2019
Pets get more skittish when fireworks go off, so take extra steps to keep them calm
Your pets may not pay much attention to the rocket’s red glare this Fourth of July, but they will definitely notice the bombs bursting in air. In separate KVOE Morning Show interviews Wednesday,...
Jul 04, 2019
Former US attorney launches bid for Senator Pat Roberts' seat
Former US Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom has announced a decision expected for months: he’s running for the US Senate seat opening up when current Senator Pat Roberts retires. Grissom, a Demo...
Jul 03, 2019
ESU announces final details for July 4 fireworks show
Plans are now finalized for Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks show Thursday night. ESU says Welch Stadium will open at 8 pm for anybody wanting to watch the show from the stadium. People can si...
Jul 03, 2019
Aggravated battery case continued for competency evaluation in Lyon County District Court Wednesday
A man charged with aggravated battery had his case continued following a hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday. Marcel Thomas Howard Wamser appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on one...
Jul 03, 2019
Lyon County Commission closing in on finalized 2020 budget
Lyon County Commissioners are nearing completion on the 2020 budget. During their weekly action session Wednesday morning commissioners were presented with the budget in its current format. Exact tota...
Jul 03, 2019
Five years after Sterling House fire, EFD urges residents to douse spent fireworks
Thursday marks five years since parts of the assisted living complex once known as Sterling House burned to the ground after a fireworks-related incident. Amazingly, there were no injuries when fire b...
Jul 03, 2019
Emporia, area rain totals vary after isolated storms Tuesday
Rain totals varied widely across parts of the KVOE listening area Tuesday. The KVOE studios got 0.60 inches from a thunderstorm complex that essentially died as it crossed town. Other totals: *East Em...
Jul 03, 2019
