Category Archives: News
Oklahoma City man charged with marijuana distribution after Morris County traffic stop
Court processes have started for one of two Oklahoma City residents arrested last week on suspicion of drug distribution in Morris County. Bryce Laray Smith, age 19, had his first appearance in Morris...
Oct 6, 2024 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Numerous defense motions filed in Lyon County attempted murder case
Jury trial is set for this month in a Lyon County attempted murder case. Travis Westcott faces a two-week trial starting Oct. 15. Westcott is facing over 20 counts in Lyon County District Court, rangi...
Oct 6, 2024 Travis Westcott. Lyon County Jail photo.
Seabelt enforcement effort begins statewide Sunday
A special traffic enforcement effort begins Sunday across Kansas. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is involved, along with Chase County and law enforcement agencies across the state, in a special seat...
Oct 6, 2024 Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office graphic.
Jackson County charges against Emporia business owner dismissed
Charges against an Emporia business owner have been dismissed in Jackson County. Justin Hensley was initially charged with rape, aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated battery after an incident thi...
Oct 6, 2024 Kansas Courts graphic.
Council Grove teen hospitalized after fatal wreck in northwest Kansas
A Council Grove teenager was hospitalized after a fatal crash in northwest Kansas on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a pickup crashed on Thomas County Road 21 near a Y-type intersection with a ...
Oct 6, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Phase three of Emporia Pavillions development now complete following grand opening of Old Navy Saturday
All storefronts included in Phase Three of the Emporia Pavillions Development Project are open for business. The final storefront, Old Navy, had its grand opening ceremony Saturday morning. During Sat...
Oct 5, 2024 Staff and management of Emporia's Old Navy cut the ribbon during the stores grand opening. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Third annual Hope With Horsepower car show raises more than $2,500 Saturday
The third annual Beacon For Hope Hope With Horsepower Car Show jampacked Soden's Grove Saturday. The third annual event focused on raising awareness of and supporting veteran mental health services sa...
Oct 5, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
One to Newman following vehicle crash north of Emporia Saturday
An Emporia woman was taken to Newman following a single-vehicle accident north of town Saturday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer was traveling northbound at ...
Oct 5, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Cyclist transported to Newman following collision in Emporia Saturday
One person was hospitalized early Saturday afternoon following a vehicle cyclist collision in Emporia. The accident occurred at the intersection of South Avenue and Market just before 1:15 pm. Accordi...
Oct 5, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Longbines, Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow and KVOE recognized with ESU Presidential Awards as part of ESU Homecoming activities Friday
Friday's list of homecoming activities at Emporia State University included a time of recognition of several individuals and entities that have made significant contributions to the university. The 20...
Oct 4, 2024 ESU Presidential Award Recipients pictured with ESU Chief Operating Officer Corey Faldine. Pictured left to right:
Jeff and Gwen Longbine, Sally Sanches of Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow and KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas. Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
