Category Archives: News
Tallgrass Preserve conducting planned burns this fall
When you hear about controlled burns across the KVOE listening area, the typical thought is they will take place in the winter and early spring months. There will be some fall burning at the Tallgrass...
Oct 23, 2024 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve photo.
Record high set Tuesday with another record high likely Thursday
We saw another record high temperature at the Emporia Municipal Airport on Tuesday and may see another one Thursday. Tuesday's high hit 88 degrees, above the record of 87 set in 2020. Thursday could s...
Oct 23, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia man charged with attempted aggravated burglary
Court processes are underway in a Lyon County attempted burglary case. Trevor Allen Burton had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court on Tuesday and was set for a preliminary hearing Nov. ...
Oct 23, 2024 Trevor Burton. Lyon County Jail photo.
Cheever seeking ineffective counsel relief during bench trial connected to 2005 murder of former Greenwood County sheriff
The man convicted of killing Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels nearly 20 years ago is in the middle of a bench trial continuing at least through the rest of this week. Scott Cheever shot Samuels t...
Oct 22, 2024 Scott Cheever. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Q&A With Mark and Tay: Emporia Assistant City Manager delves into details and benefits of alternative funding mechanisms for local development projects
With the high level of Industrial Revenue Bonds and Community Improvement Districts approved in recent months, several residents have had questions as to exactly what these funding mechanisms are and ...
Oct 22, 2024 Tayler Wash. City of Emporia photo.
CareArc quarterly report to highlight Lyon County Commission regular meeting Thursday
Local health matters will highlight the Lyon County Commission's upcoming weekly action meeting Thursday morning. As part of their agenda, commissioners will receive and consider approving the quarter...
Oct 22, 2024 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Lieurance set for December hearing in Colorado double-murder case
An Emporia man facing murder charges in Colorado has a new hearing date later this year. Phillip Lieurance was the subject of a short hearing in Prowers County Court on Tuesday before he was set for h...
Oct 22, 2024 Phillip Lieurance. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Senior recreation center members call for formation of new 50 Plus Program Supervisor during recent Emporia Recreation Commission meeting Monday evening
Emporia Recreation Commissioners heard several comments from local seniors on the potential creation of a new position catering specifically to their needs at the rec center. Nearly 40 senior members ...
Oct 22, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CANDIDATE FORUM: Budget matters lead discussion for Lyon County Commission Third District program
Budgetary matters were a big topic for KVOE News' final Candidate Forum for the 2024 general election cycle. Answering those questions were the candidates for the Lyon County Commission Third District...
Oct 22, 2024 Chris Bartel (left), Bill Nienstedt. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Smith relishes new role as Pioneer Bluffs director of donor relations
Lynn Smith couldn't stay away from Pioneer Bluffs very long. Smith retired as the entity's director last year after leading Pioneer Bluffs 15 years. Now she's filling a brand-new position: director of...
Oct 22, 2024 Sammy Jo Happy (left), Lynn Smith. Pioneer Bluffs photo.
