Category Archives: News
Court of Appeals panels affirm Lyon County drug conviction, reverse Osage County decision
TOPEKA — Judicial panels with the Kansas Court of Appeals have taken different paths on separate drug-related convictions coming from cases in Lyon and Osage counties. In the Lyon County case, K...
Aug 01, 2018
Blood drive honoring Kenzie Payne's memory taking place at ESU on Wednesday
A special blood drive is taking place on the Emporia State University campus Wednesday. The Kenzie Payne Memorial Blood Drive will collect blood from 10:45 am to 4:15 pm. Activities will be in the Mem...
Aug 01, 2018
Tannerite boom reported near Emporia
A loud boom heard across Emporia on Tuesday night was the apparent result of a Tannerite blast. Lyon County deputies were called to investigate around 8:45 pm. Lyon County Sgt. Doug Stump says the Tan...
Aug 01, 2018
Need for local food policy board discussed
Expect more local discussion about food policy in the coming months. Healthier Lyon County recently held a food policy panel discussion with the goal of creating a board to increase access to food. Th...
Jul 31, 2018
Salvation Army looking to replenish food pantry, help families with back to school assistance
With just three weeks to go until the start of a new school year, the Salvation Army of Lyon County is seeking help on a variety of fronts. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia Monday, Capt. Deb Thompson s...
Jul 31, 2018
KDHE reports first human cases of West Nile Virus
One week after it issued high-risk warnings for West Nile Virus across most of the state, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the first human cases are being reported in individuals w...
Jul 31, 2018
Former Emporia Senior Center director accused of theft makes first court appearance
The former director of the Emporia Senior Center made her first appearance in Lyon County District Court Tuesday since her arrest two weeks ago on a charge of theft exceeding $100,000. Lannie Lyman ap...
Jul 31, 2018
Chase County Sheriff's Office still seeking stolen truck and suspect
COTTONWOOD FALLS — Chase County authorities are still looking for the suspect who allegedly stole a truck earlier this month. The truck is also at large at last word. A red Chevy or GMC 1980s mo...
Jul 31, 2018
Co-defendant in November mall burglary to be sentenced Wednesday
Sentencing is coming Wednesday for one of four co-defendants in last November’s burglary of the Flinthills Mall. Cheryl Dains, 47, will appear before Judge Jeffry Larson at 2 p.m. to learn her f...
Jul 31, 2018
NRH Foundation poised for 9th annual Denim & Diamond gala
The 9th annual Denim Diamonds Benefit Gala is finally here. Newman Regional Health Foundation Director Mike Perigo was on KVOE’s Newsmaker Tuesday morning to talk about the annual event planned ...
Jul 31, 2018
