Category Archives: News
A moment in time retold; Emporia residents recount whereabouts and experiences of 1974 Emporia tornado on the eve of the event's 50th anniversary of event
There are moments in time that you will always remember exactly where you were when they occurred. For many Emporians one of those dates includes June 8, 1974, when an F4 Tornado blew through the comm...
Jun 7, 2024 A photograph taken by Frederick H. Whitaker back in 1974 details the destruction brought by the F4 tornado that tore through Emporia on June 8.
Emporia's First Congregational Church to host community get-together Saturday
Emporia's First Congregational Church is set to have a community get-together on Saturday. Festivities will run from Noon to 2 p.m. at the church at 326 W. 12th Avenue. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chip...
Jun 7, 2024 KVOE News File Photo
WEATHER: High storm winds lead to isolated impacts early Saturday
Overnight and early morning storms Friday and Saturday brought varied rain totals and isolated reports of severe activity. Storms began developing right around 11 pm across the listening area triggeri...
Jun 7, 2024 A tree on Casa Loma drive was uprooted and laid against a residence due to high storm winds early Saturday morning. Photo by Steve Wilhite
Truckin For Tucker set for Saturday
The Truckin' For Tucker fourth annual 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday. Registration and check-in start at 8 a.m. with the race to begin at 9 a.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Walking Trail. The even...
Jun 6, 2024 Jodee Lee proudly displays one of the Truckin for Tucker t-shirts during the third annual event at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Third round of 2025 budget requests highlights Lyon County Commission weekly action meeting Thursday
The third round of budget requests for the 2025 budget cycle highlighted the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meeting Thursday. Emporia Main Street submitted a flat request of $40,000 in the lis...
Jun 6, 2024 KVOE News photo.
New legislation introduced at the federal level aiming to provide easier access and use of health care for senior and disabled veterans
New legislation introduced in part by Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran will seek to help the nation's veterans easily navigate challenges in the healthcare system. Senator Moran, alongside Maine Senator ...
Jun 6, 2024 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
Robbery suspect set for sentencing in July following no-contest plea Wednesday
Sentencing is coming next month for the final defendant in an aggravated robbery case that developed last summer. During a hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday, Antonio Lee Brown pleaded no...
Jun 6, 2024 Antonio Lee Brown. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commission convening Friday morning
Emporia City Commissioners are convening for their regular action and study meetings a bit later than usual this week. Commissioners will meet at 11 am Friday with the main item of business during the...
Jun 6, 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.
Next appearance coming in late July for former Burlington High teacher and coach accused of sex crimes against teens
The former one-time Burlington High School teacher accused of sex crimes against teenagers will be back in court late next month. Michael Vander Linden had his latest appearance in Coffey County Distr...
Jun 6, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Wiggins set for preliminary hearing next week following first court appearance Wednesday
Following his first appearance in Lyon County District Court Wednesday, former Emporia Underground Utilities Supervisor Kevin Wiggins will return next week. Wiggins will next appear for a preliminary ...
Jun 6, 2024 Kevin Wiggins. Lyon County Jail photo.
