Category Archives: News
STATEHOUSE: Republican tax cut plan passes both chambers -- with numbers just short of veto-proof majorities
Announced to the public on Tuesday. On the governor's desk by Thursday. Republican leadership in the Kansas legislature are hailing the overwhelming passage of House Bill 2284, the party's plan for bo...
Jan 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lieurance sentenced to more than three years Friday following incident on Kansas Turnpike last fall; Extradition hearing in Colorado murder case still ahead
An Emporia man will now spend better than three years in prison following an incident on the Kansas Turnpike this past fall. Philip Lieurance was sentenced to 34 months in prison on a single count of ...
Jan 19, 2024 Phillip Lieurance. Lyon County Jail photo.
Kansas Supreme Court affirms conviction, death penalty sentence against Kyle Flack
The Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed the convictions and death sentence lodged earlier against Kyle Flack. On Friday, the Supreme Court's majority rejected all claims offered by Flack's defense team,...
Jan 19, 2024 Kyle Flack. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Iverson convicted on child rape, sex exploitation charges
Guilty across the board. That was the essential verdict from a Lyon County jury as rendered against 43-year-old Travis Iverson, who was accused of one count of child rape and another dozen of sexual e...
Jan 19, 2024 Travis Iverson. Lyon County Jail photo.
Preliminary hearing set for next week in Emporia drug distribution case
A preliminary hearing is coming Monday for an Overland Park man and former Emporia State fraternity member accused of drug distribution. Caden Hunt has a preliminary hearing set for 2 pm in Lyon Count...
Jan 19, 2024 Caden Hunt. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Fifth District Community Corrections receiving funds through federal Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance program
Fifth Judicial District Community Corrections and two area law enforcement departments will benefit from a federal grantdesigned to enhance support services for crime victims. Kansas Governor Laura Ke...
Jan 19, 2024 US Department of Justice logo.
Barn, truck near Emporia damaged by fire Thursday
Fire northwest of Emporia damaged a barn and a pickup truck late Thursday afternoon. Emporia and Americus fire crews were called to 469 Road 190 just before 5 pm after a report of a structure fire. Em...
Jan 19, 2024 Emporia Fire badge.
KVOE Bowl Challenge winners head to Waters Hardware to pick up prizes
The victors in the annual KVOE Bowl Challenge claimed their winnings at Waters Hardware on Thursday. Tina Mercer got the grand prize, a $500 gift card. Mercer got 109 points. Contestants used entry fo...
Jan 19, 2024 Front row (from left): Deborah Hanson, Tina Mercer and Waters Hardware Manager Shawn Finney. Back row (from left): Nikki Thompson, KVOE Account Executive Michele Boyce. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Numbing cold back for area; mandatory water conservation continues in Burlington, New Strawn and Coffey County RWD 2
Thankfully, our current stretch of numbing cold won't last very long -- but it's still causing issues while it's on top of us. After highs in the 30s both Wednesday and Thursday, air temperatures are ...
Jan 19, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
WARMING SHELTERS through Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024
Due to poor weather conditions, several warming shelters are available for residents in need. Warming shelters-Emporia *Emporia Police Department lobby, 518 Mechanic. Pets welcome if owners keep them ...
Jan 19, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
