Category Archives: News
Eskridge man arrested on suspicion of child exploitation, drug possession
A Wabaunsee County man faces numerous counts of child exploitation after an arrest this week. Sheriff Eric Kirsch says deputies and Alma Police conducted a search warrant in the 400 block of East Seco...
Dec 18, 2025 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
Defendant in Lyon County retail fraud case set for January hearing
Court proceedings will continue next year for a Georgia man accused in Lyon County District Court of being involved in a retail fraud ring. Dwayne Rhoden is set for a pretrial hearing Jan. 16 after a ...
Dec 18, 2025 Dwayne Rhoden. Lyon County Jail photo.
Osage County closer to current on KPERS paperwork
Osage County continues getting closer to fully rectified as it reports employee contributions to the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System. KPERS Communications Officer Emily Wilson says the county...
Dec 18, 2025 Kansas Public Employee Retirement System logo.
High winds and minor grass fire activity make busy day Thursday for local emergency crews
Emergency crews have been busy Thursday as a result of the extreme winds and critical fire danger that has been anticipated for much of the week. According to Emporia Fire Captain Willie Ward, crews r...
Dec 18, 2025 Evidence of the intensity of wind speeds is evident by the damage sustained by the O'Reilly Auto Parts sign on Sixth Avenue in Emporia. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Cause of East Emporia structure fire still under investigation; Separate structure fire incidents deemed accidental in nature with Emporia Fire reminding residents to conduct routine maintenance of upkeep during winter months to limit fire potential
The cause of a destructive fire in East Emporia is still under investigation nearly a week later. According to a news release from Emporia Fire Marshall Stephen Beemer, investigators are still looking...
Dec 17, 2025 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission concludes financing phase of Marriott hotel and convention center and initiate design phase of work on DeBauge soccer complex updates Wednesday
One local development project has completed its financing process while another is just beginning the design phase. During their final regular action meeting of the year Wednesday morning, Emporia Cit...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission approves first step of RHID designation process for proposed housing development; City manager anticipates new units could create market windfall
Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday took the first of many steps in bringing a sizeable housing development to the community. As part of their regular action session, commissioners adopted an "initia...
Dec 17, 2025 Professional Engineering Consultants rendering.
Conversations about new public recreation center may resume in earnest next month with study plans pending for Lee Beran indoor pool
There is a set of decisions ahead on the Lee Beran Rec Center's indoor pool -- which could well play a role in conversations restarting on a new public recreation facility. Rec Commission board member...
Dec 17, 2025 Lee Beran Recreation Center Indoor Pool.
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Salvation Army kettle fundraiser nearing $40,000 generated with one week remaining
A week remains for the Salvation Army's annual kettle campaign, and Salvation Army Capt. Mylie Hadden says the campaign is tracking along with the overall goal. Proceeds help Salvation Army clients in...
Dec 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Church of Nazarene not holding live nativity
Emporia First Church of the Nazarene will not have a live nativity as part of its holiday festivities. The church has used the nativity, including buildings volunteers and live animals, for the past s...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
