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Meth distribution suspect to find out sentence after recent no contest pleas
Sentencing is coming Wednesday for a man accused of drug distribution in two separate but related cases. Ethan Cole Peterson has been facing separate court proceedings for drug possession with intent ...
Feb 27, 2019
Match Day application deadline fast approaching
Community groups interested in being part of the Emporia Community Foundation’s annual Match Day are running out of time to apply. The deadline is 5 pm Friday. Qualifying organizations need to h...
Feb 27, 2019
KCC announces bill credit adjustment for Kansas Gas customers
The Kansas Corporation Commission says residential Kansas Gas customers will still get a one-time bill credit after a KCC order earlier this week. It just won’t be quite as big as first announce...
Feb 27, 2019
Patchy freezing drizzle, sleet possible; winter weather advisories extended
Patchy freezing drizzle and sleet may be with us through mid-morning Wednesday. Freezing drizzle from Tuesday night into the early morning hours Wednesday have not caused any widespread travel issues ...
Feb 27, 2019
Rape, sex battery suspect now set for August trial after motions hearing
Trial is now coming in August for Eric Hawkins, the former Emporia chiropractor accused of rape and sexual battery. As part of a motions hearing Tuesday, Judge Merlin Wheeler joined a rape count alleg...
Feb 27, 2019
Lyon, Osage and Wabaunsee added to growing list of area counties under winter weather advisory
Three more area counties have now been placed under winter weather advisories with wintry precipitation now impacting the KVOE listening area. Lyon, Osage and Wabaunsee counties have been placed in a ...
Feb 27, 2019
Olpe man charged with child sex abuse
An Olpe man faces formal charges of illegal sexual activity with a child. Garry Dale Wilson faces charges of aggravated indecent solicitation with a minor, aggravated indecent liberties and aggravated...
Feb 27, 2019
Area schools receive grant awards from Hopkins Foundation Tuesday
The Hopkins Foundation had a wonderful surprise for several area schools Tuesday morning. The annual Hopkins Foundation awards were presented to educators at several area schools, this included seven ...
Feb 26, 2019
March prelim set for Texas man accused of transporting large meth load through Lyon County
The man accused of transporting 30 pounds of methamphetamine through Lyon County last week is now set for a preliminary hearing next month. Luis Alonzo Alvarado, 29, is facing a hearing at 2 pm March ...
Feb 26, 2019
Thursday is tag deadline for commercial vehicles, other categories
This week has a significant deadline for vehicle registrations in Lyon County. Thursday is the last day for tag renewals for people owning trailers, farm trucks, heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. ...
Feb 26, 2019
