Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Preliminary hearing coming May 15 in Emporia child rape case
An Emporia man accused of rape will be back in court next month. 22-year-old Erik Armando Alvarez had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court Tuesday afternoon where he was set for a prelim...
Apr 23, 2024 Erik Alvarez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Denim and Diamonds fundraisers quickly approaching
Multiple fundraisers are quickly approaching for Denim and Diamonds. The first will be the Denim and Diamonds Golf Tournament on May 3 at Emporia Golf Course. The cost is $300 per team and will be a f...
Apr 23, 2024
National Teachers Hall of Fame interim director affirms plans to keep Hall rooted in Emporia while growing national presence
As the National Teachers Hall of Fame gears up for its annual induction activities over the next two months, it's also planning for its long-term future. There have been quiet concerns about the Hall'...
Apr 23, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
DEA's National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
The US Drug Enforcement Agency has its annual National Drug Take Back Day this upcoming Saturday. If you want to go to an official site for a dropoff and live in Emporia, you'll have to drive a bit. T...
Apr 23, 2024 Drug Enforcement Agency logo.
STATEHOUSE: Office of Child Advocate created through legislative votes, governor's signature
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and state lawmakers may clash repeatedly, especially with the veto session beginning later this week, but they have found agreement on a new office. The governor has signed...
Apr 23, 2024 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees gears up for monthly meeting, strategic planning retreat
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees is gearing up for a busy stretch. The board has its monthly meeting at 3 pm Wednesday. Board members will get the monthly report from CEO Cathy Pimple as wel...
Apr 23, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
'Mainline' repaving starting this week as US-50 project continues between Prairie and Graphic Arts
Last week, KVOE News told you street paving was coming soon for the US Highway 50 renovation project between Prairie and Graphic Arts. That work is underway, although work later in the week is increas...
Apr 22, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Increased vitality, participation and programming major focuses for newly appointed Senior Center Interim Executive Director
"I would host someone every day if we could." That was a comment from newly named Interim Director of the Emporia Senior Center Carla Fessler when she joined KVOE's Morning Show Monday, a week after h...
Apr 22, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health set to celebrate its volunteers
Maya Angelou has a quote, "Be the rainbow in someone's storm." Newman Regional Health is using that quote to celebrate its volunteers for Volunteer Week. Activities a part of the week include holding ...
Apr 22, 2024
Emporia Police unveils new vehicle logo design
Over the coming weeks and months, you'll notice a gradual change in the look for Emporia Police vehicles. The Police Department worked with IM Design principal Shawn Honea on the new design, which is ...
Apr 22, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
