Category Archives: News
Lyon County attempted murder defendant Hulet set for pretrial in October
A pretrial conference is now ahead next month in a Lyon County attempted murder case. Shane Hulet will return to court October 22 after a preliminary hearing last week. Hulet is charged with one count...
Sep 7, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Railroad corridor improvements, solar project, president search all ahead for RDA Board of Directors
There are 3 notable updates for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors to consider as part of its monthly meeting this week. First on the agenda is an update on...
Sep 7, 2026 Regional Development Association Interim President Lyle Butler (left) listens to RDA Board Chair Jeff Williams during the RDA's August 2026 monthly meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Great American Market sparks busy period for Main Street
Great American Market typically fills up quickly, and Saturday's rendition is no different. Spaces have been claimed for months. Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods says there will be a lot of sh...
Sep 7, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Beacon for Hope combining events to create You Matter Fest
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention is in the middle of an active period towards that goal. Already with a good turnout for the Kansas Sidewinders M...
Sep 7, 2026 Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention logo.
Setbacks, aesthetics and 'agrivoltaics' all possibly to be discussed at Lyon County Planning Board Q&A on solar regulations Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board has some regular business and some special business. On the regular business side of things are a request for a private RV park and approval of...
Sep 7, 2026 Evergy photo.
Reported injury wreck north of Emporia leads to arrest instead of hospital trip
A reported injury crash north of Emporia on Sunday led to an arrest instead of a hospital trip. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the 1-vehicle crash happened near the junction of Kansas Highway 99 and R...
Sep 7, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Fire responds briefly to downtown corridor following equipment malfunction at local eatery Sunday
Emporia Fire had a brief response to the downtown corridor Sunday afternoon. EFD was called to Emporia's Jimmy John's Location at 726 Commercial Street just after 2 pm for a reported structure fire. A...
Sep 6, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Horse euthanized seven hospitalized following vehicle vs buggy accident Saturday in Coffey County
An animal had to be euthanized and seven individuals transported following a vehicle and buggy collision in Coffey County early Saturday evening. According to the Coffey County Sheriff's Office, deput...
Sep 6, 2026 Coffey County Sheriff's Office Photo.
Emporia Public Library encouraging all residents to sign up for free library card during National Library Card Sign Up Month
Anytime is a good time to visit your local library, but the month of September is putting an extra emphasis on libraries and all they have to offer. This past week, the Emporia City Commission present...
Sep 6, 2026 Emporia Public Library Director Pauline Stacchini and Emporia City Commissioner Erren Harter show off an enlarged EPL library card following the presentation of a proclamation recognizing September as National Library Card Sign Up Month. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Child hospitalized as precaution after erroneous drowning report
An initial report of a drowning in southeast Emporia on Saturday was erroneous, but a child was still taken to hospitalized for observation afterward. Emporia Fire and Emporia Police were dispatched t...
Sep 5, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
