Category Archives: News
Osage City woman arrested on suspicion of drug possession, interference with law enforcement
An alleged traffic violation led to an arrest on suspected drug activity in Osage County this week. Sheriff Chris Wells says an investigator handled a traffic stop at the junction of Kansas Highway 31...
May 28, 2025 Emily Hurla. Osage County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Cottonwood near Florence and Neosho at Neosho Rapids remain in flood warnings with additional precipitation expected through Thursday evening
A pair of local rivers remain under flood warnings, one through Wednesday evening and the other through early Friday, with additional rainfall expected through Thursday evening. The National Weather S...
May 28, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
ELECTION: USD 252 incumbent files for re-election, Reading mayor withdraws
Noon Monday is the deadline for candidates wanting to either enter or exit the 2025 election cycle, and there was activity in Lyon County on Tuesday. Incumbent Ryan Gasche became the first candidate o...
May 28, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
MURDER INVESTIGATION: Perez-Ricardo charged with second-degree murder; EPD adjusts victim identity
Formal charges have been filed in Emporia's latest murder, although the identity of the victim has been corrected. On Tuesday, Lyon County Attorney Amy Aranda charged 36-year-old Alexei Perez-Ricardo ...
May 27, 2025 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
VFW Post 1980 into building sale process, still looking to reinstate non-profit status
Members of Emporia's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 are "heartbroken" they have to sell their headquarters. Post Commander Phil Sickler declined a taped interview with KVOE News during a special f...
May 27, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sertoma Club anniversary celebration Sunday to feature ribbon-cutting for new pergola, start of free train rides for 2025 season
A big weekend is in store for the Sertoma Club of Emporia. Sunday will mark the official 100th anniversary celebration at Soden's Grove, and club member Terri Summey -- a guest on KVOE's Newsmaker seg...
May 27, 2025 Terri Summey (left) and Kent Schnakenberg joined KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday to discuss the start of the 2025 miniature train season, including free rides all season through Kent and Natalie Schnakenberg as part of the club's 100th anniversary celebration. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: New flood warning times for Cottonwood at Emporia, Neosho at Neosho Rapids as Lyon County Highway Department updates road closures
Once again, flood warning information has adjusted as two area river gauges remain in flood. The Cottonwood River at Emporia is now in a flood warning until shortly before 5:30 am Thursday. It reached...
May 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Memorial Day activities moved to Anderson Building as VFW Post 1980 moves forward on building sale
Moments of solemnity permeated the rather damp atmosphere at Emporia's annual Memorial Day service Monday. Besides Taps and a gun salute, activities included several readings, including the poem "Flan...
May 26, 2025 Vietnam veteran Bob Robison speaks at Emporia's annual Memorial Day service Monday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Two defendants in Emporia meth bust have preliminary hearings in federal court
Upcoming hearing dates are not posted to the federal court records system, but defendants in a major methamphetamine bust earlier this month in Emporia are advancing in the court system. Last week, Ju...
May 26, 2025 US Department of Justice logo.
Wisconsin man dead, LeRoy residents hurt in crash Saturday
A Wisconsin man is dead and two Coffey County residents were hurt in a two-car crash Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 10 am on US Highway 75 near Eighth Road, about three...
May 26, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
