Category Archives: News
Motorists reminded to be watchful for deer out on roadways with nearly 10 vehicle deer collisions reported in Lyon County since mid-October
Drivers are reminded they need to keep their head on a swivel as deer are a constant occurrence on local roadways. According to Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch in a recent interview with KVOE Ne...
Nov 08, 2024 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks photo.
A new era underway for Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness as staff settle into new locations
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness staff now have a new view from their offices and it's a pretty nice one according to Executive Director Amanda Cunningham. Cunningham spoke with KVOE News Wednesday,...
Nov 08, 2024 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness logo.
Melvern man arrested for suspected drug distribution
A Melvern man was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of illegal drug activity. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest happened shortly after 9 am Friday in the 300 block of South Enderton ...
Nov 08, 2024 Joshua Franks. Osage County Jail photo.
80 years later, remains of US Army Sgt. John Owen Herrick returned to Emporia ahead of repatriation services on Veterans Day
After 80 years, US ARmy Sergeant John Owen Herrick is back home. Herrick's remains were returned to Emporia from Omaha, Nebraska Friday morning. Herrick's remains were escorted by local law enforcemen...
Nov 08, 2024 Members of the US Army escort the remains of Sgt. John Owen Herrick inside of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home ahead of repatriation activities scheduled for Veterans Day. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Sentencing coming Thursday in Lyon County exploitation, conspiracy case
Sentencing is coming next week for one of two defendants in a Lyon County human trafficking case involving a husband and wife. Jesus Mannuel Trillo-Hurtado has a hearing at 9 am Thursday before Judge ...
Nov 08, 2024 Jesus Trillo Hurtado. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Trial date set for defendant in Lyon County trafficking, exploitation, rape case
Trial is now on the calendar in a Lyon County human trafficking case. As part of a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Thursday, Russell Paul Patterson was set for trial to begin Feb. 3. Trial co...
Nov 08, 2024 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Arraignment ahead in Lyon County drug distribution case
Court proceedings are advancing for two men in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Pretrial and arraignment is the next step for Lawrence Lorenzo Keshawn Fletcher and DeMarqus Deshwyn Fletcher. Thos...
Nov 08, 2024 DeMarques Fletcher (from left), Lawrence Fletcher. Lyon County Jail photos.
Thursday crash involving Burlington semi driver sends two people to Labette Health
A Burlington semi driver was involved in a crash that sent two other people to a hospital for treatment Thursday. The crash happened shortly before 4:15 pm on US Highway 169 in Montgomery County. Troo...
Nov 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Rescheduled Team James fundraiser taking place Sunday
After a refrigeration issue this past weekend, organizers of a special fundraising meal are trying again this upcoming weekend. The Team James: No One Fights Alone meal will be at Emporia Fire Station...
Nov 08, 2024 TEAM JAMES flyer.
Sample process underway for Emporia's drinking water
The sampling process is now underway on Emporia's drinking water system. City Manager Trey Cocking says the city began collecting 25 samples across town Friday afternoon. Each sample contains 100 mill...
Nov 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
