Category Archives: News
Fire damages classic car in Emporia
A classic car was damaged by fire Wednesday morning. Emporia Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire call at 15th and Lincoln around 7:10 am. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says there had been recent work ...
Jun 25, 2025 Emporia Fire works to put out a vehicle fire at 15th and Lincoln as Emporia Police stands by to direct traffic. Eric Paul.
Seasonal conditions Wednesday leading to low-end severe, widespread heavy rain concerns Thursday
Summertime heat continues across the KVOE listening area this week, and there is a low-end chance of stronger storms returning Thursday. There may be a better chance of widespread heavy rainfall for p...
Jun 25, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Scheduling conflict delays preliminary hearing in Lyon County chase case
A new preliminary hearing date is on the Lyon County docket as part of an alleged law enforcement pursuit late last month. Kaitlynn Marie Mundell, age 32 of Emporia, was originally set for a prelim Tu...
Jun 25, 2025 Kaitlynn Mundell. Lyon County Jail photo.
Former Osage City police chief joins Osage County Sheriff's Office leadership team
A longtime law enforcement leader in Osage County is now joining the county Sheriff's Office. Fred Nech, the longtime police chief in Osage City, has been announced as a lieutenant in the Sheriff's Of...
Jun 25, 2025 Fred Nech. Osage County Sheriff's Office photo.
Emporia Middle School track and field renovations progressing on schedule according to latest update from district and building leadership
Dirt work is underway and plans are on track, no pun intended, for a major facility upgrade at Emporia Middle School. According to USD 253 Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Pam Stranatha...
Jun 24, 2025 Photo By Dylan Sherwood/KVOE
Lyon County Commissioners to consider pair of conditional-use permit requests for new quarries as part of regular action meeting Thursday
For the third time in the last month, Lyon County Commissioners are set to consider a conditional-use permit request from US Stone as part of their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will ...
Jun 24, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Services announced for Bontragers after last week's home explosion
Services have been announced for the Emporia couple killed in a home explosion last week. Sunrise Free Will Baptist Church says there will be a Celebration of Life at 1 pm July 26 for Darrell and Terr...
Jun 24, 2025 Terry (from left) and Darrell Bontrager. Courtesy photo.
Parsons Police: Man accused of killing girlfriend found dead after short chase in Greenwood County
The Parsons Police Department says a domestic violence incident led to the death of a woman in Parsons and, later, a man in Greenwood County. Parsons Police says officers were dispatched to an address...
Jun 24, 2025 Parsons Police Department graphic.
Surprise reception sends local prevention 'pioneer' and Healthier Lyon County founder Teresa Briggs off into retirement with best wishes from friends, family and colleagues Monday
As she prepares to enter retirement following decades of work that have left an everlasting footprint in the local community and area, Teresa Briggs received quite the sendoff from her friends, collea...
Jun 24, 2025 United Way Director Daphne Mertens poses with Healthier Lyon County founder and grant facilitator Teresa Briggs at her surprise retirement party. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Trial begins in Lyon County for man accused of attempted capital murder in Rice County
A man wanted for trying to kill a police officer and a teacher in Rice County is on trial in Lyon County. Adam Jay Hrabik, age 45, was booked Friday. Trial had been delayed for numerous related court ...
Jun 24, 2025 Adam Hrabik. Lyon County Jail photo.
