Category Archives: News
'It's all about wind therapy:' ABATE District 12 brings 30th Spring Fling Bike Show to Emporia
The rumble of motorcycles from across Kansas could be heard loud and clear at the Lyon County Fairgrounds as ABATE District 12 had its 30th annual Spring Fling Bike Show on Saturday. The bike show has...
Apr 12, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Two outbuildings destroyed by fire as part of busy Saturday for firefighters
Saturday started calm but turned busy for Emporia firefighters shortly before noon. Firefighters spent close to two hours battling a reported structure fire in the 1900 block of Road J, or two miles n...
Apr 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Trial tentatively ahead this month in Lyon County rape, trafficking, exploitation case
Jury trial is tentatively ahead this month in the case of a man accused in Lyon County District Court of rape, aggravated human trafficking and other charges. Following a hearing in Emporia on Friday,...
Apr 12, 2025 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Brumley pleads guilty in Johnson County vehicular manslaughter case
Sentencing is coming in June for an Emporia man after a plea agreement in a Johnson County vehicular manslaughter case. On Thursday, Jason Brumley pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaught...
Apr 12, 2025 Jason Brumley. Johnson County Jail photo.
Very high fire danger areawide through weekend
Outdoor burning is discouraged in general terms this weekend and banned in some nearby counties. *Chase County has announced a burn ban for both Saturday and Sunday *Osage County has a ban for unincor...
Apr 12, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Sheriff's deputies respond to Americus Elementary School following threats made by student; No active threat found, student removed from school grounds
Lyon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a potential threat at Americus Elementary School Friday. According to Lyon County Detective Eric Williams, deputies were notified of threats made by an unna...
Apr 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo
Lyon County Sheriff's Office sees another capacity turnout for annual spring training seminar
Once again, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office's annual statewide spring training seminar was at capacity, according to Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope in an interview with KVOE News Friday. Topics discus...
Apr 11, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
United Way gearing up for Campaign Celebration, first video game tournament
Plans are coalescing for the United Way of the Flint Hills' annual Campaign Celebration next month. Executive Director Daphne Mertens says the event May 22 at the Bowyer Building will feature lunch, a...
Apr 11, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
SOS announces lineup for Heroes for Hope
Heroes for Hope III is now underway for SOS. The official announcement was made Thursday. This year's group includes nine individuals and two teams: Individuals *Amanda Gutierrez *Amanda Mendoza *Amy ...
Apr 11, 2025 SOS graphic.
FHTC announces second Childcare Providers' Appreciation event
Flint Hills Technical College has announced plans for its second annual Childcare Providers' Appreciation Event. Activities will be from 6-8 pm May 14 at the Trusler Conference Center on the college's...
Apr 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
