Category Archives: News
Homes still selling quickly in Emporia, Lyon County, but fewer homes changing hands
Home sales in Emporia sold quickly last month, but fewer sold versus last year. Sunflower Association of Realtors says homes sold within five days of listing on average last month, continuing a now-lo...
Mar 17, 2024 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Settlement involving National Association of Realtors to reduce commissions, lower home prices
The cost of selling a home could soon go down after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a historic settlement. The powerful trade group, which represents more than 1.5 million real estate a...
Mar 17, 2024 National Association of Realtors logo.
New rugs and furniture among discussion items for Emporia Recreation Commission at meeting Monday
Several items are up for conversation during the Emporia Recreation Commission Board's monthly meeting Monday. Rec Commission members will discuss new rugs and furniture for the Lee Beran Recreation C...
Mar 17, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Area fire crews respond to grass and hay bale fires Saturday
Area fire crews responded to a pair fires around Emporia late Saturday morning and early Saturday afternoon. The first fire was reported around 11:35 am at 3100 Road G, just over six miles northwest o...
Mar 16, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Festive atmosphere and new activities highlight annual Emporia St. Patrick's Day festivities in downtown Emporia Saturday
Emporia's annual St. Patrick's day activities once again saw a tremendous turnout from the local community Saturday afternoon. As always, the list of events included the annual St. Patrick's Committee...
Mar 16, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Local lawmakers and constituents attend second legislative dialogue of the year Saturday morning
Tax policy and budget appear to still be the main items of focus for local lawmakers as first adjournment quickly approaches. 17th District Senator Jeff Longibine, 60th District Representative Mark Sc...
Mar 16, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Damaged gas line leads to leak and evacuation of residence on Mechanic Street Saturday afternoon
A damaged gas line led to a brief evacuation of a home in central Emporia Saturday afternoon. According to Emporia Fire Captain Michael Nunley, EFD and Kansas Gas Service were called to a residence at...
Mar 16, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Pair of gas leaks in Emporia handled quickly
Emporia Fire had to contend with a pair of gas leaks that developed within a 30-minute stretch late Friday afternoon. The first call was to 502 Commercial shortly after 4 pm. Early indications are a f...
Mar 15, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Iverson child rape case has sentencing delayed until mid-April
Sentencing was supposed to take place Friday in an Emporia child rape case, but it is being delayed by at least four weeks. Prosecutors asked for time to craft a response to defense attorney Rick Meie...
Mar 15, 2024 Travis Iverson. Lyon County Jail photo.
Several motions approved in Simunovic rape case; decision on trial delay currently pending
Lyon County District Court Judge Jeff Larson will decide later on a motion to delay the rape trial against former Emporia State tennis player Dominik Simunovic, but he took action on several motions r...
Mar 15, 2024 Dominik Simunovic. Lyon County Jail photo.
