Category Archives: News
Teachers Hall of Fame induction class brings variety in experiences, perspectives to KVOE's On-Air Chat
The best of the best in education are here in Emporia this week, although you wouldn't know it by hearing them talk about themselves. One of the highlights of the National Teachers Hall of Fame induct...
Jun 19, 2024 The National Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024 joined KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Jen Bramson, Keishia Thorpe, Keith Ballard, Shelly Moore Krajacic, Terry Kaldhusdal and Joel Truesdell. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
STATEHOUSE: Longbine, Smith say farewell to Legislature
The end of the 2024 legislative session means the end of the road for two men representing Lyon County. Jeff Longbine has represented the Senate's 17th District the last 14 years. In his farewell spee...
Jun 19, 2024 Jeff Longbine (from left), Eric Smith. Courtesy photos.
Emporia woman hurt in Wichita multi-vehicle crash
An Emporia woman was hurt in a multi-vehicle crash in north Wichita during the noon hour Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened at the junction of Interstate 135 and 29th Street so...
Jun 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia stabbing incident defendants set for separate hearings
Court hearings are planned for two defendants in an Emporia stabbing case. Raena Grana, age 18, has a preliminary hearing June 25 on single counts of aggravated battery and interference with law enfor...
Jun 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Pretrial and arraignment next step in Emporia drug distribution case
A pretrial hearing is coming next month in an Emporia drug distribution case. Maelynn Martinez is charged with single counts of drug distribution and paraphernalia possession after an alleged incident...
Jun 19, 2024 Maelynn Martinez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Extradition suspects set for next hearings in Lyon County District Court
Two defendants in separate Lyon County extradition cases will have hearings next month. Michael D Bishop is accused of drug possession in Bates County, Missouri, after alleged incidents between Februa...
Jun 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Busy week for ESU includes Sunflower Summer participation, new event planning policies, scholarship drawings
Emporia State University has had a busy week. ESU has announced its participation in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program, which gives affordable or free access to different tourism attrac...
Jun 19, 2024 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
WEATHER: Flooding develops in Marion County near Cottonwood River headwaters
Sporadic rainfall came to the KVOE listening area Tuesday evening and continued in hit-and-miss fashion during the overnight and early morning hours. The KVOE studios got 0.80 inches of rain, while th...
Jun 19, 2024 Flooding developed in Marion County on Wednesday morning after over 4 inches of rain in some locations, including near Tampa. Marion County Emergency Management.
Final budget requests coming as part of Lyon County Commission action agenda Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners are set to receive their final 2025 budget requests as part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will hear requests from Kristen Hughes of the Lyon...
Jun 18, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Southwick House and Emporia Fire Station projects take major steps forward following action by Emporia City Commission Tuesday
A month after the Emporia Planning Commission approved a pair of significant requests related to two major local projects, the Emporia City Commission did the same Tuesday morning. As part of their re...
Jun 18, 2024 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
