Category Archives: News
Lyon County offender registry act violation leads to probation
A man originally facing over a dozen counts of violating the state's offender registry act has received probation after a plea agreement in Lyon County District Court. Perry A Myers was charged with b...
Aug 10, 2024 Kansas Courts graphic.
Curtis takes inspiration from late Danny Giefer as he begins time on Emporia City Commission
Now that it's sinking in that he will serve on the Emporia City Commission for at least the next 16 months, Tyler Curtis says he grateful for the chance to shape local policy and direction. Curtis joi...
Aug 10, 2024 Emporia City Commissioner Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
New ESU program matches incoming students with faculty mentors
Student success is the key goal of education, whether you're discussing K-12 or higher education. At Emporia State University, a new mentoring program is designed to foster success in and out of the c...
Aug 10, 2024 Taylor Kriley. Emporia State University photo.
Coffey County Sheriff's Office reports attempted abduction in Waverly
Coffey County deputies are asking area residents to be on the lookout for a man and vehicle after a report of an attempted abduction Friday. The Sheriff's Office says the incident happened shortly bef...
Aug 09, 2024 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
Emporia native and renowned drummer Jack Mouse passes Thursday
The Emporia and musical communities are mourning the loss of renowned drummer and Emporia native Jack Mouse. Mouse passed away Thursday afternoon at KU Medical Center with his wife Janice Borla by his...
Aug 09, 2024 Jack Mouse. KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Prairie Paws Animal Shelter holds ribbon cutting ceremony to culminate first week of operations Friday
Monday began a new era for the Emporia Animal Shelter as Prairie Paws officially took over operations. Friday, Prairie Paws leadership and staff joined members of the Emporia community, shelter suppor...
Aug 09, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
New LGBTQ+ drop-in center makes formal introduction to Emporia community Thursday
A new drop-in center is now operating in Emporia and it only has one requirement, that visitors come Just As You Are. Just As You Are Rainbow Sanctuary had its formal introduction to members of the Em...
Aug 09, 2024 Just As You Are Rainbow Sanctuary Logo.
Water main repairs done on West 12th
There is some good news for Emporia drivers working around a number of planned and unplanned construction zones this summer. Portions of West 12th Avenue damaged by a series of water main breaks a wee...
Aug 09, 2024 Traffic on West 12th has finally reopened between West and Walnut after water main breaks a week ago. Finishing work on the West Street water main break near 12th (pictured) and at 15th near Sherwood is still ahead. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County railroad crossing work pushing east to near Neosho Rapids next week
Railroad crossing work in downtown Emporia continues Friday, with maintenance and repairs at the Merchant and Constitution crossings. Also, the city has announced Burlington Northern Santa Fe's contra...
Aug 09, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Final Fiesta, Pooch Plunge ending Jones Aquatic Center's regular season Sunday
With school beginning soon, the Jones Aquatic Center's regular pool season ends this weekend. The Final Fiesta is from 1-3 pm Sunday, inclding a free swim and selected concession items at half price. ...
Aug 09, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
