Category Archives: News
Man who received diversion after alleged 2022 chase in Emporia now listed as fugitive after alleged Missouri pursuit
A man who had a diversion agreement after a law enforcement pursuit in Emporia nearly two years ago is now going through the court process for an allegedly separate incident. Vontrez Williams is curre...
May 14, 2024 Vontrez Williams. Lyon County Jail photo.
Brick rehab project near downtown Emporia set for public meeting later this month
Construction season is fully underway, and residents are encouraged to learn more about a street rehab project near downtown Emporia. The city has scheduled a Street Rehab Brick Street public meeting ...
May 14, 2024 City of Emporia map.
WEATHER: Light to moderate rain areawide; head-on crash in Emporia sends one driver to NRH
Light rain was common across the KVOE listening area to start the week. At the KVOE studios, the total was 0.15 inches. Other totals: *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.15 inches *Country Club Heights: 0.1...
May 14, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
2023 Emporia robbery case sees third defendant receive probation after plea agreement
Now three of four defendants in an Emporia robbery case originating this past summer have been sentenced to probation. The latest to be sentenced was Calvin Cruse, who got 24 months probation after pl...
May 14, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Narcotics search warrant in Osage City leads to arrest
An Osage City woman was arrested on suspicion of illegal drug activity after a warrant search late last week. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the search was in the 1200 block of Laing Street in ...
May 14, 2024 Shawna Valentine. Osage County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commission has strategic plan, infrastructure projects, Animal Shelter proposals as agenda items Wednesday
Besides a conversation on Emporia's potential new skate park, there is a lot on the Emporia City Commission agenda for its meetings Wednesday. The action meeting involves possible approval of the city...
May 14, 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.
Regional Development Association looking into 'indirect economic development' opportunity by partnering with Indiana based MakeMyMove
A new venture with significant economic benefits is in the early stages of discussion for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas. The venture in question is MakeMyMove, a company ...
May 13, 2024 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas logo.
Law Enforcement Torch Run, Ron's Ride set for later this month to benefit Special Olympic Athletes
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is set for May 29 and 30. Local law enforcement will pick up the torch from the Lyon-Coffey County line on the 29th, bring it to Emporia, and head south toward Greenwood ...
May 13, 2024 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Kansas Department of Commerce announces ROOMS grant for upper-story development
A recently-announced grant program for upper-story development got at least some of its inspiration from Emporia's work in this economic development field, according to Emporia Main Street Director Ca...
May 13, 2024 Kansas Department of Commerce graphic.
'My heart is in helping people:' Argabright details run for Kansas Senate
Mike Argabright is looking to change direction with his community service. Argabright announced a run for the Kansas Senate 17th District last week after retiring last summer from USD 252 Southern Lyo...
May 13, 2024 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
