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Hearing Tuesday afternoon in Moore's Greenhouse double-arson case
The teenager accused of setting fire to an Emporia business twice last month has a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Tuesday. Justin Hines, 17, will have a hearing at 2 pm in Lyon County Distri...
Feb 13, 2024 Clipart Library graphic.
Emporia Police investigation into narcotics, firearms, forgery and other alleged criminal activity leads to March court hearings
Preliminary hearings are coming next month following an Emporia Police investigation into "multiple cases involving narcotics, firearms, forgery, shoplifting, theft and identity theft." Deshawn Hammon...
Feb 13, 2024 Deshawn Hammond (from left), Kayla Stokes, Alexander Rose. Lyon County Jail photos.
Hearings coming Wednesday, late February for defendants in last month's three-county chase
Court hearings are coming later this month in the cases against two Council Grove men who allegedly led several area law enforcement agencies on a chase and search effort late last month. Michael Warr...
Feb 13, 2024 Michael Garrett (left), Jason Oder. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Kansas City semi driver hurt in Monday wreck near BETO Junction
A Kansas City semi driver was hurt in a wreck in Coffey County on Monday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 54-year-old Danny Diaz was northbound on Interstate 35 when a tie rod broke near the US...
Feb 13, 2024 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
USD 251 board to discuss Special Education Cooperative agreement, Northern Heights press box remodel project
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education gets regular updates as part of its regular meeting Wednesday. Board members will discuss the monthly financial report and legislative report, includin...
Feb 13, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
STATEHOUSE: Adjustments to fentanyl penalties under discussion
Kansas lawmakers continue mulling several bills designed to slow down fentanyl use and distribution. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard three bills with that general goal: *Senate Bill 41...
Feb 12, 2024 Drug Enforcement Agency photo.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month brings teens, local social service agencies to downtown Emporia business
SOS, Bloom House and Gravel City Roasters gave area teenagers a chance to promote self-care and positive relationships during an event Saturday. Teens could gather and make cards, either for themselve...
Feb 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Local pet owners take advantage of special discount vaccination opportunity, courtesy of Emporia Animal Shelter and K-State Veterinary Department
Area residents gave a strong showing as they got pets vaccinated at a discount Saturday, courtesy of a partnership between the Emporia Animal Shelter and K-State Veterinary Department. Around 60 dogs ...
Feb 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Planning well underway for area St. David's Day events
Preparation is fully underway for St. David's Day activities in Emporia and Lebo. The annual Welsh tea is at Lebo United Methodist Church on Feb. 29. The concert will be at Emporia Presbyterian Church...
Feb 12, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Champions watching champions; Local residents take in Kansas City Super Bowl win at Champion's Landing Sunday night
In addition to being a historic night for the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday was also the start of a new history for the newly named Champions Landing. The Chiefs defeated the San Franciso 49ers 25-22 in ...
Feb 11, 2024 Photo by Erren Harter/KVOE News
