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Jury trial in attempted murder case delayed to October following motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Tuesday
Jury trial has been delayed in an attempted murder case following a motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Tuesday. Travis Wade Westcott was tentatively set to begin jury trial as soon as next ...
Jun 05, 2024 Travis Westcott. Lyon County Jail photo.
Voting still open for 10Best Candy Stores competition; Emporia's Sweet Granada at top of leaderboard at last word
When the USA Today 10Best Candy Stores in America leaderboard was last shown Emporia's own Sweet Granada was at the very top of it and you still have time to make sure they stay there. Voting for the ...
Jun 05, 2024 Sweet Granada owner Kim Redeker is all smiles as the USA Today 10Best Candy Shops in America competition approaches the finish line. Voting still open once-a-day per device through noon Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahooon/KVOE.com.
Quartet of budget requests presented to county commissioners during Wednesday study session; Trio of additional requests to highlight commission action meeting Thursday
An equal number of flat amounts and increased asks came before Lyon County Commissioners during their recent study session Wednesday morning. The only item of business was to hear four appropriation r...
Jun 05, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Two arrested on drug charges and traffic violations in Osage County Monday
Two individuals, one from Osage County and the other from Franklin County, are now in custody following a traffic stop in Osage County Monday evening. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, ar...
Jun 05, 2024 Pictured left to right:
Delwin D. Watkins and Marvin J. McWhorter Jr. Osage County Jail photos.
Silver Alert canceled for missing Wichita man
A statewide silver alert has been canceled for a missing Wichita man. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says 84-year-old Ferman Yescas has been found safe and the alert is now canceled. 5:04 AM Wedne...
Jun 05, 2024 80-year-old Ferman Yescas. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
A number of appropriation requests to come before Lyon County Commissioners Wednesday and Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have several requests, including three budget appropriations, to consider during their regular action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will receive three budget requests for t...
Jun 04, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Symphony in the Flint Hills set for Saturday in Greenwood County
For the first time in 19 years, Symphony in the Flint Hills will take place in Greenwood County. The signature event will take place at the Evans Family Red Ranch, nine miles east of Cassoday. Events ...
Jun 04, 2024 Symphony in the Flint Hills Image.
PDGA Masters World Championships set for next week
Nearly 900 pro and amateur disc golfers from across the world will set their eyes on becoming a world champion next week. The PDGA Masters World Championships begin Tuesday across the Emporia area. Pl...
Jun 04, 2024 PDGA Masters World Championships Logo
WEATHER: Sunshine and dry conditions ahead following isolated severe storm activity Tuesday
Early to mid-evening storms Tuesday didn't linger for an extensive amount of time but they certainly left an impact in parts of the KVOE listening area. In Emporia, a lightning strike downed a tree in...
Jun 04, 2024 A tree was downed in the 1000 block of Lawrence following a lightning strike Tuesday evening. Photo by Corky Heller.
Traffic adjustments begin for 24th and Prairie waterline improvement project
Traffic adjustments are now underway as a result of the 24th Avenue and Prairie waterline improvement project. Until further notice, 24th Avenue from Prairie Street to Industrial Road will be open to ...
Jun 04, 2024 Traffic adjustments now underway for 24th and Prairie waterline project. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
