Category Archives: News
Teenager found southeast of Olpe after nearly 40-minute search
A missing teenager from the immediate Olpe area was found safe after a nearly 40-minute search late Tuesday morning. Lyon County deputies and Olpe Fire began searching around 11:20 am, finding the tee...
Jan 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo
Tentative trial date set in Simunovic rape case
Trial could take place as soon as May in the Emporia rape case against Dominik Simunovic. Judge Jeff Larson set tentative trial dates of May 13-15 at a hearing Friday. There will be a motions hearing ...
Jan 30, 2024 Dominik Simunovic. Lyon County Jail photo.
Tri-county chase, search suspects charged after Friday incident northwest of Emporia
Court proceedings are underway against two Council Grove men who allegedly led three area law enforcement agencies on a chase and search effort late last week. Michael Warren Garrett, age 42, has been...
Jan 30, 2024 Michael Garrett (left), Jason Oder. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Hope-A-Palooza to feature appearance by Joseph Hall's Elvis Rock N Remember Tribute; proceeds to benefit Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope Fund
Hope-A-Palooza is coming. The annual fundraiser for SOS is set for March 29 at the Emporia Granada Theatre. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Monday, Community Relations Director Cara Codney sys the event ...
Jan 30, 2024 SOS CEO Connie Cahoone (left) and Community Relations Director Cara Codney previewed Hope-A-Palooza and discussed the Connie Cahoone Legacy of Hope Fund on KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Friendship Center seeking drivers for senior meals
The Emporia Friendship Center is needing drivers. Manager Gwen Burenheide says the center needs both regular and backup drivers at this time. Burenheide says January has been a struggle because of the...
Jan 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Blood drives coming this week at two Emporia schools
Two blood drives are on tap locally, and both involve Emporia schools. Walnut Elementary is hosting a drive from 1:30-6:30 pm Tuesday. Emporia Middle School has a drive from 8:15 am to 1:15 pm Wednesd...
Jan 30, 2024 American Red Cross photo.
Bingo is back: Emporia Senior Center resumes activity Tuesday night
After a month-long layoff, the Emporia Senior Center's weekly bingo nights will return Tuesday. The layoff in bingo was due to a combination of factors according to Senior Center Board Member Jeff Hod...
Jan 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
No injuries reported, no fire found following reported structure fire on Sixth Avenue Monday afternoon
There was a lot of smoke, but no fire in the 700 block of Sixth Avenue Monday afternoon. Emporia, Olpe and Americus Fire crews were called to 712 West Sixth for a reported structure fire shortly after...
Jan 29, 2024 Photo with by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Voter registration ends Feb. 20 for Presidential Preference Primary
Kansas hasn't had a Presidential Preference Primary in 30 years. That's changing this year. Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat outlined important dates of note on KVOE's Morning Show on Monday. ...
Jan 29, 2024 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
City of Marion asking McAnarney to serve as interim city manager
The city of Marion is looking for a new city manager, and it has reached out to former Emporia city leader Mark McAnarney to fill the role on an interim basis. Marion is looking for a city manager aft...
Jan 29, 2024 Emporia City Manager Mark McAnarney. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
