Category Archives: News
Preliminary hearing set for Emporia man after Sunday's fatal wreck in Johnson County
An Emporia man was arrested after a fatal crash in Johnson County on Sunday morning. Jason Eli Brumley, age 34, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, afte...
May 30, 2024 Jason Brumley. Johnson County Jail photo.
Missouri drug distribution suspect set for Lyon County preliminary hearing after arrest near Emporia
A preliminary hearing is on the Lyon County docket in a drug distribution case after a hearing Wednesday. Maelynn Martinez, age 21 of Blue Springs, Missouri, will appear before Judge Doug Jones at 3:3...
May 30, 2024 Maelynn Martinez. Lyon County Jail photo.
ELECTION: Second Republican files for Senate 17th District seat
The race for Kansas Senate 17th District is getting more crowded. David Schneider, the owner of an insurance claims inspection business, Rising Strategies LLC, and former banker, has announced a run a...
May 30, 2024 David Schneider. Dave4ks.com photo.
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk Thursday; Unbound severe weather shelter locations announced
The Unbound Gravel weather forecast is officially calling for dry and sunny conditions with highs in the low 80s. Unofficially? It could be muddy as well. Area residents have a moderate chance of show...
May 30, 2024 Storms approach the Unbound Gravel finish line last year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
STATEHOUSE: Special session to begin June 18
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is reconvening the Legislature next month. The governor made the official call Wednesday morning, setting June 18 as the date. The only issue is tax relief. The governor an...
May 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
EMPORIA STATE: Maxfield takes on new role as executive director for engagement
A familiar face in Emporia's business community is going to Emporia State University. Kala Maxfield is Emporia State's new executive director for engagement. Her on-campus role begins with community a...
May 30, 2024 Kala Maxfield. Emporia State University photo.
86th Flint Hills Rodeo begins Thursday
The 86th annual Flint Hills Rodeo is blasting out of the chute Thursday night, and KVOE's On-Air Chat this week highlighted all the activities taking place through Saturday night. Organizer Buck Baile...
May 30, 2024 Flint Hills Rodeo file photo.
Kansas Special Olympics Torch arrives in Emporia Wednesday; Set to depart from downtown Emporia Thursday morning
The Special Olympics Torch is in Emporia, but it won't be for too long. The torch arrived in Emporia late Wednesday afternoon with an escort provided by local law enforcement as part of the annual Law...
May 29, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Busy Summer set for Peterson Planetarium
It's set to be a busy summer for Peterson Planetarium. Emporia State professor and Planetarium Director Mark Brown joined KVOE's Newsmaker 2 Segment to preview its summer schedule. Brown says there ar...
May 29, 2024 Mark Brown/Emporia State University.
UNBOUND GRAVEL: Downtown traffic adjustments underway
Downtown Emporia traffic is being adjusted the rest of the week with Unbound Gravel activities picking up speed. The Emporia Police Department says the 600 and 700 blocks of Mechanic are closed for se...
May 29, 2024 The 600 and 700 blocks of Mechanic are part of the downtown Emporia street closures either underway now or coming soon as part of Unbound Gravel. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
