Category Archives: News
Fowler proud to promote local activities as interim Visit Emporia director
To say the least, Interim Visit Emporia Director Matt Fowler is excited for his role -- for as long as he has it. The city has not said when it plans to revisit the topic. While he is leading the agen...
Jul 02, 2025 Matt Fowler. Courtesy photo.
Work returns to US House after Senate barely passes 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Republicans in Congress are hailing passages in both the House and Senate for President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." The reconciliation bill isn't all the way across the finish line yet after nar...
Jul 02, 2025 US Senator Roger Marshall. Official photo.
Sandoval-Flores hearing delayed in human smuggling, identity theft, illegal dentistry case
A preliminary hearing in a Lyon County human smuggling and illegal dentistry case is now reset for September. Initially, Iris Sandoval-Flores was supposed to have a hearing Tuesday, but court proceedi...
Jul 01, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Light agenda ahead for Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday
Radio equipment and an entrance application are the main items of business up for consideration for Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners...
Jul 01, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commissioners to convene for regular action and study meetings before ribbon cutting for new Whittier Skate Park Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners have their regular slate of meetings Wednesday. During their action session, commissioners will review the 2024 audit report from Hood and Associates before considering awar...
Jul 01, 2025 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Denim & Diamonds Gala nearly sold out as ticket sales opened Tuesday
Tickets for the Denim and Diamonds Gala on August 1 are minimal, as sales began Tuesday morning. A handful remained for the event as of Tuesday morning, thanks to the generosity of numerous sponsors f...
Jul 01, 2025 Thompson Square serenades attendees at the sold out 15th annual Denim and Diamonds Signature event. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UPDATE: One to Newman with suspected minor injuries following car and minivan collision in Emporia Tuesday
One person was taken from the scene of a two-vehicle collision in southwest Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of US Highway 50 and Anderson Street for the acci...
Jul 01, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office investigating attempted rural burglaries
Wabaunsee County Sheriff Eric Kirsch says there is an "active and aggressive investigation" now underway after a round of attempted burglaries in rural areas this past weekend. Kirsch says there have ...
Jul 01, 2025 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office patch.
City of Emporia announces pavement projects
Pavement work is taking place at several Emporia locations in the coming days. In fact, starting Tuesday, 15th and Prairie is closed to eastbound traffic for street repairs after work on the 24th and ...
Jul 01, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fire destroys truck near Emporia
No injuries were reported after a pickup truck was destroyed by fire outside Emporia on Monday night. Emporia Fire responded to the 600 block of Road 170, or just over a mile southwest of the Kansas T...
Jul 01, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
