Category Archives: News
Bontrager Celebration of Life to take place at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church
The Celebration of Life for Darrell and Terry Bontrager next month will take place at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church in Emporia. The service will be held at 1 pm July 26 after the Bontragers were kille...
Jun 29, 2025 Terry and Darrell Bontrager. Mealtrain.com photo.
Thick travel expected for July 4 holiday period
This should be a busy week for travel. AAA expects over 72 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles for their Fourth of July activities this year -- and, yes, that would be a record mark for the ...
Jun 29, 2025 AAA graphic.
Defendant in Lyon County human smuggling, illegal dentistry case arrested after alleged pursuit
A man charged in connection with a human trafficking and illegal dentistry case in Lyon County is now in jail for another set of potential charges. Edwar Joharly Benavides Salgado, age 24 of Emporia, ...
Jun 29, 2025 Edwar Benavides-Salgado. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporian sentenced to over 10 years in prison following fatal Johnson County wreck last year
An Emporia man will spend over a decade in prison following a fatal wreck in Johnson County over a year ago. Following the crash in May 2024, Jason Eli Brumley had pleaded guilty to one count of invol...
Jun 29, 2025 Jason Brumley. Kansas Department of Corrections.
Emporia Community Foundation announces Sadie Jones grant recipients
Several local nonprofit agencies are benefiting from the most recent donations through the Emporia Community Foundation's Sadie Jones Fund. The Community Foundation announced four grant recipients Fri...
Jun 29, 2025 The Baby Closet of Emporia was one of four recent recipients of Sadie Jones Fund grants. Emporia Community Foundation photo.
Turnout remains strong for annual Tornado Trot and Trail with 100 participants Saturday
While the cause may have changed over the years, turnout for the annual Reading Tornado Trot and Trail has not wavered and once again saw an impressive turnout Saturday morning. Right around 100 indiv...
Jun 28, 2025 Organizers of the annual Reading Tornado Trot and Trail cheer on participants to the finish line. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Quenching a thirst for information: Gubernatorial candidate Senator Cindy Holscher makes a stop in Emporia Saturday afternoon
According to recently announced gubernatorial candidate and Democratic Kansas Senator Cindy Holscher, some lawmakers have been less than responsive when it comes to local voters' desire for more engag...
Jun 28, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
An award for law enforcement, but a win for the community; Lyon County Sheriff's Office receives KDOT Community Traffic Safety Platinum award
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office continues to go above and beyond in protecting local motorists when it comes to various traffic enforcement efforts. And, once again, those efforts have been recognize...
Jun 28, 2025 KVOE News file photo
Commercial Street hosts first Mini Moo on Main Street event as bovine social media star Lilly the Miniature Cow interacts with public in downtown Emporia Saturday
Commercial Street turned into CoMoorcial street Saturday with a special appearance by a four-legged social media star. Midwest Mama Co. hosted the Mini Moo on Main Street event, where residents had th...
Jun 28, 2025 Midwest Mama Co. owner Kinsey Jones and social media star Lilly pose for a photo at the inaugural Mini Moo on Main Street. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Recreation Commission approves contribution to proposed DeBauge Sports Family complex Friday
The Emporia Recreation Commission will be contributing to a significant facility update should the city of Emporia be awarded a major grant in the near future. During a special hybrid meeting Friday a...
Jun 27, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
