Category Archives: News
Lyon County burglary defendant accepts no-contest plea
Sentencing is ahead for a man initially accused of aggravated residential burglary and other charges. Jaron Ali Talib had been accused of burglary, battery and criminal damage after an alleged inciden...
Sep 3, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Potential trial dates set in Lyon County aggravated burglary case
Potential trial dates are now on the Lyon County docket as part of an aggravated burglary case. Stephen Sigle could go to trial as soon as Nov. 4. Other potential start dates are Nov. 12 or Nov. 25 af...
Sep 3, 2024 Stephen Sigle. Lyon County Jail photo.
American Legion Post 5 to begin Second Sunday meal benefiting Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America will have its second event in Emporia this upcoming fall, and the American Legion Post 5 has a special way for you to help with donations. The Legion will debut its Second Sunda...
Sep 3, 2024 American Legion Post 5 graphic.
Tours of Northern Heights this week follow facility review meeting at North Lyon County last week
Building tours are coming soon as USD 251 North Lyon County continues its facility assessment process. Two tours are coming at Northern Heights High School on Friday, ahead of the football season open...
Sep 3, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Missouri driver falls asleep, 'vaults' from Turnpike onto Lyon County Road K during crash Tuesday
A Missouri man escaped serious injuries after a crash on the Kansas Turnpike near Emporia on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash developed at around 7:45 am at mile marker 131 northbound...
Sep 3, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia's 2025 budget could be finalized during Wednesday's City Commission meetings
Emporia city commissioners could well finalize the 2025 budget as part of their regular meetings this week. Commissioners meet Wednesday, and they will have separate votes on the revenue-neutral rate,...
Sep 3, 2024 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Chest Bumps for Charity off to flying start
Fundraising is off to a good start as part of a new venture benefiting Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention. Chest Bumps for Charity raised almost $500 leading up to and through the Emporia State footba...
Sep 3, 2024 Courtesy photo.
Classes begin Thursday for Newman Regional Health's Stepping On program
Classes begin soon for Newman Regional Health's Stepping On program. Classes will start Thursday and continue weekly through Oct. 10 at the Emporia Senior Center. On KVOE's Morning Show recently, nurs...
Sep 3, 2024 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Emporia woman arrested on suspicion of drug possession in Osage County Sunday
An Emporia woman was arrested on drug possession charges in Osage County over the Labor Day weekend. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on US Hi...
Sep 2, 2024 Dianna K. Martin. Osage County Jail Photo.
Coffey County Commission to mull policies surrounding proposed 1-gigawatt solar facility
Coffey County commissioners will have several conversations about a proposed solar energy facility as part of their business Tuesday. Questions and concerns about the proposed project from Hecate Ener...
Sep 2, 2024 Coffey County logo.
