Category Archives: News
Baza-Morales set for preliminary hearing in Lyon County attempted aggravated kidnapping case
A preliminary hearing is coming later this month for an Emporia man accused of attempted aggravated kidnapping and other aggravated criminal activity. Juan Baza-Morales had his first appearance in Lyo...
Apr 09, 2024 Juan Baza-Morales. Lyon County Jail photo.
Pomona man arrested on suspected drug and traffic violations in Osage County
A Pomona man is now in custody on suspicion of drug possession and traffic violations following a traffic stop in Osage County Saturday evening. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy...
Apr 08, 2024 Quentin Ward. Osage County Jail Image.
QUAKER PARK: Residents gather for community bbq at Quaker Saturday as protest period for potential sale nears deadline
With a little less than a week to go before the protest period for the potential sale or transfer of Quaker Park comes to an end, residents gathered at the park Saturday to raise awareness and signatu...
Apr 08, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Solar eclipse fosters wonder across area, including informal gathering at Emporia State University
Eclipses have caused wonder for centuries, and Monday's solar eclipse was no different. El Dorado native Alexis Hatvick was enjoying the eclipse from outside Emporia State University's Cram Science Ha...
Apr 08, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Renters Seminar set for Tuesday at White Auditorium
Tenants and landlords have an opportunity to gain some tips and get their questions answered on Tuesday The Kansas Renters Seminar put on by the Housing and Credit Counseling out of Topeka will have t...
Apr 08, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
STATEHOUSE: Schreiber discusses tax relief plans, ESU allocations during KVOE Newsmaker segment
Kansas lawmakers are adjusting their timetable for returning to Topeka to close out this year's business. Initially, the plan was to return April 29 for the annual veto session. On KVOE's Newsmaker se...
Apr 08, 2024 Mark Schreiber. Courtesy photo.
Sacred Heart Feast for Our Future brings attention to potential school construction
Sacred Heart School's Feast for Our Future was an unqualified success. Friday night's meal and auction fundraiser generated $44,000, meaning the school can fully fund a teacher's aide position to help...
Apr 08, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Rec Commission Steering Committee to meet with potential architects, construction managers at risk Tuesday
The Emporia Recreation Commission's New Rec Center Steering Committee will have pre-submission conferences during its meeting Tuesday. Committee members are meeting with architects and construction ma...
Apr 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Enrollment matters ahead for USD 251, USD 252 during meetings this week
USD 251 North Lyon County school board members are meeting Wednesday. Board members will get the monthly financial, legislative and capital outlay updates. They will also discuss nonresident student c...
Apr 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo
INTERSTATE 35 BRUSH FIRES: House and nearby outbuildings saved, fire apparatus vehicle hit during smoky driving conditions
Area fire crews battled an expansive grass fire scene in blustery conditions Sunday. Firefighters had to battle a string of grass fires along Interstate 35 between mile markers 139-152, or about five ...
Apr 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
