Category Archives: News
A sweet surprise: Sweet Granada among nominees for USA Today Top 10 candy stores
Long regarded as Emporia's favorite sweet shop, the Sweet Granada now has a chance to be known as America's favorite. It was recently announced the Sweet Granada was among the nominees for the USA Tod...
May 15, 2024 Sweet Granada Facebook image.
Emporia City Commission approves commencement of contract negotiations for economic development consultant and new Emporia Animal Shelter operator Wednesday
City of Emporia staff will be entering into negotiations for contracts related to economic development and animal shelter operations following the Emporia City Commission's latest study session. Durin...
May 15, 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.
Injury crash reported at Sixth and Prairie
Local authorities and emergency responders are on the scene of a reported injury crash in west Emporia. Lyon County deputies, Emporia Police and Emporia/Lyon County EMS went to Sixth and Prairie short...
May 15, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Mel's Tire unveils Mel's Auto Repair
Mel's Tire has officially expanded. Mel's Tire, long established at 915 Graham, now has Mel's Auto a block down the street. Owner DJ Eidman says several things came together to make this the right tim...
May 15, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Renovations ahead of schedule for Chase County Old School Development District
Renovations of the Chase County Old School Development District are going faster than anticipated. On KVOE's Newsmaker 2 segment recently, spokesperson Lee Anne Coester gave an update on the developme...
May 15, 2024 Chase County Old School Development District photo.
Alleged ATV chase in Emporia city limits ends in arrest
An Emporia man faces possible charges after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement Tuesday night. The alleged incident began developing at around 10 pm. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says Sgt....
May 15, 2024 Luis Gutierrez-Limon. Lyon County Jail photo.
Prelim delayed in Emporia child rape case
A preliminary hearing in a Lyon County child rape case has been delayed. Erik Armando Alvarez was originally set for a hearing Wednesday, but Judge Doug Jones delayed the prelim until Aug. 13 after pr...
May 15, 2024 Erik Alvarez. Lyon County Jail photo.
Near-record number of travelers expected for Memorial Day weekend
With projected travel numbers at or near record levels for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, depending on the category, Kansas AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Shawn Steward says you need to...
May 15, 2024 INRIX graphic.
Moran introduces Rural Emergency Hospital Improvement Act legislation
US Senator Jerry Moran has introduced legislation he says will help rural hospitals stay open. Moran and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith have been working to expand access to federal resources under the ...
May 15, 2024 US Senator Jerry Moran.
Osage City man arrested for suspected drug, paraphernalia distribution
An Osage City man was arrested late last week on suspected drug distribution activity. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 58-year-old Clifford Parsons developed after a narcotic searc...
May 15, 2024 Clifford Parsons. Osage County Jail photo.
