Category Archives: News
Emporia man arrested on suspicion of meth distribution, DUI after traffic stop
Emporia Police officers say a traffic stop early Thursday led to an arrest on suspicion of drug distribution and driving under the influence. Investigations Capt. Lisa Hayes says the traffic stop happ...
Oct 9, 2025 Thomas Lawrence. Lyon County Jail photo.
Juvenile referred for potential arson charges after Constitution Street house fire
A juvenile has been referred for possible criminal charges after a house fire in central Emporia last month. Emporia Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer says the fire in the 1100 block of Constitution on Sept...
Oct 9, 2025 Emporia firefighters begin handling a flareup after an initial fire at 1106 Constitution on Sept. 20. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Retiring ESU President says he believes recent success in finances and enrollment are sustainable well into the future; Expresses desire for next president to bring 'CEO' mentality to the role
Emporia State University's recent successes both financially and in student headcount have been well documented in recent weeks; however, some have been asking, "Is it sustainable?" That was the quest...
Oct 9, 2025 KVOE News photo.
'It's gonna be a rager:' Halfway to Everywhere set to rock downtown Emporia, Champions Landing
With a new schedule and new layout, the Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival is just about set to launch. Festival organizer Hank Osterhout has been constantly tinkering with the format since...
Oct 9, 2025 Halfway to Everywhere logo.
Candidates stepping forward for Emporia State president
Applications are coming in as Emporia State's Presidential Search Committee continues its work. Committee Chair Jim Kessler tells KVOE News the search is off to a good start. Kessler has said ESU's ne...
Oct 9, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Federal government shutdown to close Lyon County WIC office starting Monday
As the federal government shutdown approaches it second week in effect, local impacts are starting to evidence themselves. CareArc Marketing Manager Justin Ogleby says the Lyon County WIC office will ...
Oct 9, 2025 Kansas WIC logo.
52nd Mexican Supper coming Friday
Sacred Heart School is just about ready for its 52nd annual Mexican Supper. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, students and Principal Curtis Simons previewed the fundraising meal. Ffith-grader Jordan M...
Oct 9, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County shooting range tabled 'indefinitely' so cost breakdowns can be submitted
Tabled until further notice. That's the unanimous decision from Lyon County commissioners on Phase 1 construction for a new shooting range and Emergency Communications facility near the Transfer Stati...
Oct 9, 2025 KVOE News file photo .
Newman Regional Health's Town Hall gives residents information about Medicare
This is Medicare information season, and a good crowd of people went to the Bowyer Community Building for Newman Regional's now-annual Medicare Town Hall on Wednesday. Residents had a chance to learn ...
Oct 9, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's Dia de Los Muertos celebration coming Saturday, October 25
Emporia's annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration is just around the corner. Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow is once again teaming up with Emporia Main Street to bring the event to the downtown corridor...
Oct 9, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
