Category Archives: News
KDOT announces CCLIP funding for Emporia, Council Grove
Traffic enhancements in Emporia and Council Grove are getting help from the state government. Both Emporia and Council Grove are getting $400,000 for work in fiscal 2027, Emporia for so-called geometr...
Jul 18, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Emporia man charged with attempted first-degree murder
An Emporia man has been formally charged with attempted murder after an alleged incident earlier this week. Justin Colby Barrett, age 34, was charged Wednesday with attempted first-degree murder and s...
Jul 17, 2024 Justin Barrett. Lyon County Jail photo.
Moliere convicted in Lyon County child rape case
Antoine Moliere has been found guilty of raping a child. Trial concluded in Lyon County District Court shortly after noon Wednesday when the jury convicted Moliere of raping a child who was no more th...
Jul 17, 2024 Kansas Courts graphic.
City Commission finalizes appointee schedule, picks Brinkman as vice mayor; approves Animal Shelter contract with Prairie Paws
Emporia city commissioners finalized the process for choosing the board member to fill the remaining term opening up earlier this month after the passing of Danny Giefer. As mentioned on KVOE's Q&A wi...
Jul 17, 2024 Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking (far left) discusses the schedule for filling the City Commission position left open by the recent passing of Danny Giefer during Wednesday's action meeting. Also pictured are (clockwise from left) City Clerk Kerry Sull, City Commissioner Becky Smith, City Commissioner Erren Harter, City Commissioner Susan Brinkman and City Attorney Christina Montgomery. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kentucky Fried Wishes come true for Emporia Area Chamber Foundation, Little Lyons Childcare
Some of the renovations and new equipment at Little Lyons Childcare will have a decidedly Kentucky Fried aspect to them. No, the playground equipment funded by the KFC Foundation isn't edible, but the...
Jul 17, 2024 Emporia Area Chamber Foundation photo.
ELECTION: Advance vote process begins
Advance voting is getting started for the 2024 primary election. Ballots are getting mailed out Wednesday to those wanting to use that option. Wednesday also marks the start of a four-day offsite voti...
Jul 17, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Annual Street Rehab project continues in Emporia
Emporia's annual Street Rehab project is moving from the curb-and-gutter phase into the mill-and-overlay stage. The city has milling, or pavement grinding, set to take place in six work zones Wednesda...
Jul 17, 2024 Walnut Street between Sixth and Ninth is one of over 20 work zones as part of Emporia's annual Street Rehab project. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Enrollment begins for USD 253 Emporia
Enrollment has officially started for USD 253 Emporia students. With the process underway through Aug. 1, the district has made a number of adjustments to its PowerSchool Parent Portal, including a ne...
Jul 17, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
CareArc cancels free sports physical exam clinic
CareArc had plans to hold a free back-to-school sports physical clinic, but those plans are now not going forward. CareArc says its decision to cancel the clinic will give providers more time and atte...
Jul 17, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Financial matters front and center for Lyon County Commission on Thursday
Two unrelated financial matters will highlight the Lyon County Commission's action meeting Thursday. First, Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell will join Emporia Community Foundation...
Jul 17, 2024 KVOE News file photo .
