Category Archives: News
Emporia economic development organizations seeking additional clarification in regards to potential umbrella organization meant to oversee eco-devo process in community; New steering committee meant to oversee future restructuring of local economic development in the works
Emporia already has one notable steering committee driving the future of recreation within the community, and by sometime later this year, another committee focused on economic development may also be...
Oct 16, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Trillo sentenced to prison in Lyon County commercial exploitation case
An Emporia woman will spend time in prison after her sentence Wednesday in a Lyon County commercial sexual exploitation case. Judge Jeff Larson sentenced Maria Trillo to 32 months in prison. Trillo al...
Oct 16, 2024 Maria Trillo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Rec Center Steering Committee makes decisions on Champions Landing layout, aquatics plans, as well as Lee Beran reconfiguration
With more community input in hand, the Emporia Recreation Commission's Rec Center Steering Committee made a few decisions as part of a follow-up meeting Wednesday. Committee Chair Erren Harter says th...
Oct 16, 2024 Emporia Recreation Commission graphic.
SOS inviting residents to participate in trio of activities in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SOS Inc. has several events on the calendar this month in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This includes Love Letters to Survivors where residents can write and send a letter to a dom...
Oct 16, 2024
Local law enforcement offers helpful tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe with Halloween quickly approaching
Spooky season is here and little ghouls and goblins will soon be on the hunt for some sugary sweets. With that in mind, Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas recently spoke with KVOE News to preview Hallo...
Oct 16, 2024 KVOE News File Photo.
Freeze early Wednesday precedes fire weather watch Thursday
Subfreezing temperatures Wednesday morning will lead to an increased fire risk areawide Thursday. All area counties are in a freeze warning until 9 am with lows projected to be 30 degrees or lower Wed...
Oct 16, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
KVOE Drive for Food fast approaching
It's just about go time for KVOE's annual Drive for Food. All donations benefit the Salvation Army and Emporia High Spartan Stop. The Salvation Army's food pantry shelves have been depleted or bare fo...
Oct 16, 2024 KVOE graphic.
Hartford man set for second extradition hearing in Missouri sex crimes case
An extradtion hearing is coming next month in the case of a Hartford man arrested in Lyon County after alleged sex crimes in Missouri. Devon Kinzle, age 27, will return to Lyon County District Court o...
Oct 16, 2024 Devon Kinzle. Lyon County Jail photo.
Proposed housing development in southeast Emporia recommended for denial
Housing is in short supply locally, but the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is recommending denial of a small subdivision in southeast Emporia. The board voted against what's...
Oct 16, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Fire alarm inspections among agenda items for Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners have fire alarm testing as among their discussion items for their weekly action meeting Thursday. Commissioners could approve Tech Electronics' annual fire alarm test and ins...
Oct 16, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
