Category Archives: News
Colorado arrest warrant filed against Lieurance in deaths of two Emporia women
An arrest warrant has been activated in Colorado for an Emporia man accused of murdering two Emporia women. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Department of Public Safety Chief of Staff Susan Medina say...
Feb 02, 2024 Phillip Lieurance. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Formal charges pending against three Wichita residents following separate arrests in Lyon County
Three Wichita residents are now in custody in Lyon County following separate arrests Thursday and Friday. According to Emporia Police Captain Lisa Hayes, 27-year-old Deshawn Hammond and 33-year-old Ka...
Feb 02, 2024 Pictured left to right:
Alexander Rose, Deshawn Hammond and Kayla Stokes. Lyon County Jail photos.
Saint Patrick's Committee planning day of celebration March 16
The Saint Patrick's Committee always does a lot of celebrating this time of year. This time, though, it isn't doing most of its traditional fundraising. Spokesperson Barb Lowery had details on KVOE's ...
Feb 02, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KVOE partnership with Emporia Recreation Commission leads to KRPA Distinguished Public Service award
KVOE's longstanding partnership with the Emporia Recreation Commission led to the radio station picking up a special award this week. Emporia's Radio Stations Inc was honored with the Kansas Recreatio...
Feb 02, 2024 KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas (left) poses with Emporia Recreation Commission Director Tom McEvoy after KVOE was recognized with the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association's Distinguished Public Service award. Courtesy Emporia Recreation Commission.
State tax receipts fall below expectations
State tax receipts approached $1 billion for January, but they were short of expectations. Overall tax collections were at $$928.6 million, 6.5 percent below estimates and over 11 percent behind Janua...
Feb 02, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Trial dates tentatively set in Morris County indecent liberties case
A hearing is coming next month in a Morris County sex abuse case. The hearing in the case against Robert Wayne Powell will take place March 7. It's the last scheduled hearing before trial, which is te...
Feb 02, 2024 Robert Powell. Chase County Jail photo.
Preliminary hearing scheduled in Chase County marijuana distribution case
A hearing is tentatively set just after Valentine's Day in a Chase County drug distribution case. Aaron Wallin is charged with possessing over half a pound of marijuana with intent to distribute after...
Feb 02, 2024 Aaron Wallin. Chase County Jail photo.
Aggravated child endangerment, drug possession charges lodged against Americus women after December arrests
Three Americus women arrested in Osage County on suspected drug activity in early December now face drug possession and child endangerment charges. Jessica Estrada, Renee Hamm and Ashley Martin are al...
Feb 02, 2024 (from left): Jessica Estrada, Renee Hamm, Ashley Martin. Osage County Jail photos.
WEATHER: Coming rainfall could mean added stress on Lyon County road network; Road P5 reopens following more than weeklong closure thanks to water damage
Incoming rainfall could mean some muddy and possibly impassable conditions on rural roadways over the coming weekend. The National Weather Service is calling for a steady stream of rainfall beginning ...
Feb 02, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Community members toast to the future of newly named 'Champion's Landing' and new owner Jeremy Rusco Thursday night
Thursday was a day of exciting announcements for Dynamic Discs Founder Jeremy Rusco starting with a new title, owner of the former Emporia Community Club. Rusco confirmed the sale of the property on K...
Feb 01, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
