Category Archives: News
Emporia man charged with exploitation, aggravated indecent liberties, trading in child sex abuse materials
Criminal court proceedings are set to begin in a Lyon County sex abuse case with alleged child victims. Emporia Police arrested Jacob Ross Garcia on Wednesday, and the Lyon County Attorney's Office ha...
Jun 15, 2025 Jacob Ross Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
Unveiling of newly rejuvenated flag retirement drop box culminates Flag Day activities in Emporia Saturday
Local veterans and members of the community held various activities to commemorate Flag Day both in and around Emporia Saturday. The list of activities included the American Legion Post 5 regular all-...
Jun 15, 2025 Pictured left to right:
Kevin Ogle, Jesse Wilson, Ed Rathke and Beth Wilson. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Galena man hospitalized, arrested after alleged chase in Greenwood County
An alleged law enforcement pursuit took place in in Greenwood County early Sunday, with a Galena man hospitalized afterward. The Kansas Highway Patrol says troopers were pursuing an allegedly stolen v...
Jun 15, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man arrested on suspicion of drug possession in Osage County Friday
A Topeka man is in custody following a traffic stop in Osage County early Friday evening. According to Sheriff Chris Wells, a K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop just after 5:40 pm at 189th and Stanley ...
Jun 15, 2025 Daniel L. Bigenwalt Jr.
Osage County Jail Photo.
Symphony in the Flint Hills holds 20th and final signature event in Chase County Saturday
The Symphony in the Flint Hills promised a grand finale for their signature event and they sure delivered one in Chase County Saturday evening. The 20th annual and final outdoor concert welcomed thous...
Jun 15, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporians join millions around the country with No Kings demonstration in Fremont Park Saturday
Saturday, members of the Emporia community, and some from beyond it, joined millions of others across the nation in a demonstration protesting the actions and policies of the current presidential admi...
Jun 14, 2025 Hundreds of Emporians gather peacefully in Fremont Park joining millions around the nation in the No Kings protest movement. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Fifth annual Truckin' For Tucker 5K sees largest turnout in event history Saturday
For the last five years, the annual Truckin' For Tucker 5K has been, literally, truckin' along and gaining steam both in terms of participation and support. Saturday, the Lyon County Anderson Building...
Jun 14, 2025 The 5th annual Truckin' For Tucker 5K saw the largest turnout in event history with more than 100 individuals taking part. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Project Playscape makes quite the splash in Americus Park Saturday with grand opening of new community splash pad
The South Side of Americus Park was active Saturday morning and afternoon as Project Playscape unveiled the newest community amenity following several years of work and fundraising. The organization h...
Jun 14, 2025 Representatives of Project Playscape, along with some younger members of the Americus community, cut the ribbon on the community's new splash pad. Photo courtesy of Project Playscape.
Flint Hills Technical College rolls out new enhanced website
Flint Hills Technical College has a revamped online presence. The college announced Friday that it has launched its newly redesigned website, which, according to a news release from FHTC, should help ...
Jun 13, 2025 Flint Hills Technical College website image.
Statistics shared during recent mental health town hall indicate less fear of the subject and a larger recognition of the need for services
While continued dialogue is still needed on the subject, recent polls and statistics show that the topic of mental health is becoming a more normalized piece of everyday conversation. That's according...
Jun 13, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
