Category Archives: News
One Lyon County drug distribution defendant reaches plea, another set for prelim
There has been a plea agreement reached in one of two Lyon County drug distribution cases with hearings Wednesday. David Pohl accepted a no-contest plea as part of a trial status hearing. Originally c...
Mar 28, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
Sauder Alumni Center to host Amend Music Recital Sunday featuring Emporia natives Jeremy and Jared Starr
An outstanding musical recital is coming to the Sauder Alumni Center this weekend, featuring some well-known local musicians. Specifically, the Amend Family Series Recital will feature brothers and Em...
Mar 28, 2025 Emporia State University photo.
Fourth annual Show of Hands competition a full circle moment for some and the start of a circle for others
Thursday night's fourth annual Show of Hands Pitch Contest was a full circle moment for some and just the start of a new circle for others. The event, which featured four new local businesses, was hel...
Mar 28, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Very high fire danger Friday, severe weather possibility Saturday after damaging hailstorm Thursday
The KVOE listening area has a few weather-related hazards heading into the upcoming weekend. Very high fire danger, an occasional feature to the forecast the last two weeks, continues areawide Friday ...
Mar 28, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Community Foundation celebrates 30 years of positive impact
The Emporia Community Foundation went "Back to the Future" as it celebrated 30 years of positive impacts for Emporia, Lyon County and neighboring counties. The Community Foundation held its anniversar...
Mar 28, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Aaron Larson adds name to Emporia City Commission ballot
The Emporia City Commission race has another name on the ballot. Aaron Larson filed for a seat on the commission with the Lyon County Clerk's Office Thursday. Larson is currently the CFO of Midwest Ev...
Mar 27, 2025 Aaron Larson. Facebook photo.
Dates announced for USD 253 Superintendent finalist interviews
USD 253 Emporia has released its schedule for superintendent finalist interviews next week. Three individuals will interview for the position on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Candidates will arrive a...
Mar 27, 2025 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Emporia State's new Dean for Applied Health Sciences eager to begin
The new Dean for Applied Health Sciences at Emporia State University can't wait to get started. Webb's announcement isn't the only administrative post to be filled at Emporia State. Thomas says applic...
Mar 27, 2025 Nicole Webb. Emporia State University photo.
Kansans in Congress busy introducing bills
The Kansas Statehouse isn't the only building where lawmakers are active. The US Capitol has seen several bills championed by Kansas lawmakers: *In the US Senate, Roger Marshall has introduced the Def...
Mar 27, 2025 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
Cold Weather Rule, LIEAP application window ending Monday
The state's Cold Weather Rule comes to an end next week. The Cold Weather Rule will officially end Monday. It prevents utility companies from shutting off services to customers if the temperature goes...
Mar 27, 2025 Kansas Great Seal.
