Category Archives: News
Deadline approaching for attorneys in Cheever appeal to file documents
Attorneys on both sides of the latest appeal filed by Scott Cheever now have a week to file motions in the case. In late September, Judge Mike Ward approved an extension from Sept. 30 to Nov. 14, givi...
Nov 7, 2025 Scott Cheever. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Burton appealing child sex abuse convictions
The Kansas Court of Appeals is set to hear an appeal from an Emporia man convicted of child sex abuse in Sedgwick County. John R Burton was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 ...
Nov 7, 2025 John Burton. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Prelim scheduled in Lyon County alleged pursuit
A preliminary hearing is coming later this month in a Lyon County law enforcement pursuit case. Brandon Lee Mangus will return to Lyon County District Court on Nov. 24 after a first official court app...
Nov 7, 2025 Brandon Mangus. Lyon County Jail photo.
IdeaTek announces ribbon-cutting, information meeting next week
As IdeTek continues its Internet fiber buildout process across Emporia, the company has announced two events Wednesday. IdeaTek and Emporia Main Street will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 am ...
Nov 7, 2025 IdeaTek logo.
VFW Post 7957 recognized as All-American Post
Just in time for Veterans Day, Emporia's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957 has been named as an All-American VFW Post. Chaplain Gary Post says this is a rare feat. Less than 5 percent of the better t...
Nov 7, 2025 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957 photos.
Car-deer wreck noted in north Lyon County on Thursday
There was a reported injury crash involving a car and a deer in north Lyon County around 6:20 pm Thursday. Lyon County Deputy James Baker says 33-year-old Zachary Witt of Lyndon was southbound on Kans...
Nov 7, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
People's Budget listening tour brings Kansas Governor to Lyon County History Center Thursday evening
The latest stop on Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's The People's Budget listening tour brought her to Emporia for an evening of engagement with local Kansans. To begin her stop, the governor gave a brief...
Nov 6, 2025 Flanked by Director of Budget Adam Proffitt, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly talks with area residents during her The People's Budget Tour stop in Emporia on Thursday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Below-grade support work set to begin next week on Rocky Ford Bridge replacement project
Initial dirt work is underway with below-grade concrete and steel work set to begin in the next few weeks as work continues on the replacement of the historic Rocky Ford Bridge. According to Lyon Coun...
Nov 6, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners approve allocation and make personal donations to Wreaths Across America effort as part of regular action meeting Thursday
Emporia's Wreaths Across America effort is gaining steam and support. During a presentation to Lyon County Commissioners as part of their regular action meeting Thursday, organizers involved with the ...
Nov 6, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Brian and Lisa Keith selected as 2025 Emporia Christmas Parade Marshalls
The Emporia Christmas Parade is coming up soon and the individuals who will lead the procession in downtown Emporia have been revealed. Brian and Lisa Keith will be the Parade Marshalls for this year'...
Nov 6, 2025 Brian and Lisa Keith. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Photo.
