Category Archives: News
New Start Choir preparing for second concert later this month
New Start Choir is set for its second concert later this month. The group will perform on June 25 at the Emporia Granada Theatre. The concert will consist of songs from movies and musicals. Director A...
Jun 3, 2024 Photo courtesy of Anna Ryan
Two arrested following stabbing in 1100 block of Congress Saturday
Two individuals are in custody in connection to the stabbing incident on Congress Street Saturday evening. According to Police Cpt. Lisa Hayes, Emporia Police responded to the apartment complex at 110...
Jun 3, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Farmer's Market set for addition of Wednesday markets
When the calendar turns to June, that means another opportunity for community members to attend the Emporia Farmer's Market. Wednesday markets begin this week from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the parking l...
Jun 3, 2024 Emporia Farmers Market logo.
Water line repair to close portion of 8th Avenue
The City of Emporia has announced a road closure due to a scheduled water main repair Monday. The city says 8th Avenue from West Street to Rural will be closed Monday to thru traffic for a water servi...
Jun 3, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Several notable primary battles ahead following filing deadline Monday
Several primary battles are ahead at both the state and local levels for August following the filing and withdrawal deadline which passed at noon Monday. Just before the filing deadline, Daniel Klinge...
Jun 3, 2024 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
Faulty blanket warmer triggers fire alarm and EFD response to Newman Regional Health Monday morning
A faulty appliance led to a response from Emporia Firefighters at Newman Regional Health Monday morning. Fire crews were called to the hospital's same-day surgery unit for a fire alarm just after 9:30...
Jun 3, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Kala Maxfield excited for new role as Emporia State's new executive director of engagement
Kala Maxfield is heading back to a place that's special in her life. Emporia State University. Maxfield was recently hired as Emporia State's new executive director for engagement. Maxfield says the w...
Jun 3, 2024 Kala Maxfield. Emporia State University photo.
Status conference in Emporia aggravated robbery case coming Wednesday
A status conference is coming Wednesday for one of several defendants in an Emporia aggravated robbery case that developed last summer. Antonio Brown will appear in Lyon County District Court for a st...
Jun 3, 2024 Antonio Lee Brown. Lyon County Jail photo.
Pair of hearings coming in Lyon County attempted murder case this week
A pair of hearings are ahead this week in an attempted murder case. Travis Wade Westcott is set for a motions hearing Tuesday at 11 am. This will precede a status hearing scheduled for 4 pm Wednesday....
Jun 3, 2024 Travis Westcott. Lyon County Jail photo.
First court appearance coming Wednesday for former Emporia Underground Utilities Supervisor
Former Underground Utilities Supervisor Kevin Wiggins will have his first court appearance Wednesday. Wiggins was charged last month with one count of theft of property or services, allegedly ranging ...
Jun 3, 2024 Kevin Wiggins. Lyon County Jail photo.
