Category Archives: News
Funeral services coming Tuesday for former McKinzie Pest Control owner and community servant Vernon McKinzie
Longtime business owner and community servant Vernon McKinzie will be laid to rest Tuesday. McKinzie passed away back in May at the age of 89 and was best known for being the longtime owner of McKinzi...
Jul 20, 2026 Vernon McKinzie. Robert's-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home image.
Trio arrested in Morris County on suspicion of theft, conspiracy; one defendant also facing drug distribution, weapons charges
Criminal court proceedings continue for three men accused of theft, conspiracy and other counts in Morris County. Ulric Samspon of Topeka, Raul Hernandez of Leavenworth and Randy Fetters Jr of Dwight ...
Jul 20, 2026 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Council Grove traffic stop leads to charges of drug distribution near school
A court hearing is coming next month against a Georgia man accused of drug transport in Morris County. Deputies say a traffic stop in Council Grove late last month led to the discovery of cocaine, mar...
Jul 20, 2026 Morris County Courthouse. Kansas County Treasurers Association photo.
Garage destroyed by fire at Council Grove City Lake
Nobody was hurt after a garage was destroyed by fire at Council Grove City Lake this past Saturday. The Council Grove Police Department says the fire was reported shortly before 5 pm Saturday at Cabin...
Jul 20, 2026 Google Maps image.
EPD arrests man on suspicion of attempted aggravated burglary
One man faces the potential of formal charges after being arrested this past weekend. Emporia Police officers arrested John Meyers early Saturday on suspicion of attempted aggravated burglary, as well...
Jul 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
In-office voting begins at Lyon County Courthouse as research continues on 3-day mail ballot window -- and data center signature verification process moves ahead
To say that Lyon County Election Officer Amie Jones and her crack staff of 4 employees have been busier than normal this election cycle would be an understatement. Jones is leading the effort to adjus...
Jul 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
From turnout, to vendors and activities, Emporia's Street Cats Club hosts largest Lolapalooza yet Saturday brining in over $2,800
The fourth annual Lolapalooza was the biggest yet for the Street Cats Club of Emporia on Saturday and served as a precursor to great things to come. The fundraiser, supporting the agency's Lola Love F...
Jul 19, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Walmart saying no cases of Cyclosporiasis linked to reportedly contaminated products; Superstore is still urging customers to dispose of multiple brands of lettuce 'Out of an abundance of caution.'
Walmart is urging customers to take precautions to reduce their chances of contracting the explosive diarrhea parasite by disposing of certain shredded lettuce products. According to an email from Rac...
Jul 19, 2026 Walmart logo.
WEATHER: Heat likely to break Wednesday -- and possibly return by Sunday
Hot and sticky conditions remain in place across the KVOE listening area Monday, and this may be the worst of the current heat wave. Air temperatures climb to the upper 90s Monday with heat index read...
Jul 19, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Lunar Ride brings cool vibe to hot, sticky Saturday night
Hot and sticky conditions greeted participants of the annual Lunar Ride on Saturday. Among this year's participants was Jacob Schneller of Lawrence, who finished off a training session with his first-...
Jul 18, 2026 Lunar Ride participants approach Emporia's intersection of South Weaver and East Logan near the end of the event. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
