Category Archives: News
Alleged shots fired incident in Emporia this week leads to misdemeanor charges
Tuesday night's alleged shots fired and pursuit incident has led to misdemeanor charges through Lyon County District Court. Juan Medina Cervantes Jr has been charged with single counts of unlawful dis...
Feb 22, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Motions hearing ahead in Lyon County drug distribution case
A motions hearing is coming next month in a Lyon County drug distribution case. Michael D Bishop is charged with single counts of possession with intent to distribute up to 100 grams of methamphetamin...
Feb 22, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
CASA training class to begin next week with volunteers urgently needed
There's a shortage of volunteers in the Emporia area looking to help children in need. CASA is searching for new volunteers with a new class set to begin next week with an orientation session. CASAs, ...
Feb 22, 2024 CASA of the Flint Hills logo.
Residents wanting to use homes as short-term rentals urged to attend information meeting Thursday
If you plan to turn your home into an Airbnb or other form of short-term rental, whether for a getaway for yourself or to help Emporia's lodging availability for large-scale events, Visit Emporia has ...
Feb 22, 2024 Visit Emporia graphic.
Residents needing to call 911 or Lyon County non-emergency line told to use WiFi network if possible
Residents using several major cell phone providers need to make adjustments if they need to call Lyon County 911 or the Emergency Communications non-emergency line. Emergency Communications says there...
Feb 22, 2024 Lyon County Emergency Communications logo.
Q&A With Trey: City Manager offers progress update on Emporia's new fire station
A full schedule is pending, however, local leadership is hopeful groundwork could begin later this year on Emporia's new fire station. During the monthly Q&A With Trey on KVOE's Talk of Emporia Mo...
Feb 21, 2024 Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Commission approves wastewater rate increase effective March 1
An increase in wastewater fees is coming for Emporia residents at the start of next month. During their regular action meeting Wednesday morning, city commissioners approved a 7.14 percent - approxima...
Feb 21, 2024 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Pavilions construction expanding, now involves Maurices and Old Navy spaces
Construction continues for the Emporia Pavilions shopping development. Above-ground work has been underway since November and now involves three stores -- the future homes of Five Below, Maurices and ...
Feb 21, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Friends of CareArc announces Arlene Eichorn Scholarship recipient
The Friends of CareArc has announced the recipient of the annual Arlene Eichorn Scholarship. Marley Heins, an Olpe native and an Emporia State nursing student, was recognized for what the Friends of C...
Feb 21, 2024 Marley Heins. Friends of CareArc photo.
STATEHOUSE: Tax relief discussions to continue after override effort fails
The Republican tax relief plan has fallen short in an override effort. Lawmakers in the Kansas House approved the override involving House Bill 2284, but gained 81 votes to send the measure to the Sen...
Feb 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
