Category Archives: News
Memorial services for longtime community servant Evora Wheeler coming January 17th
Memorial services are coming next weekend for longtime community servant and champion Evora Wheeler. Services will be held Saturday, January 17th at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. The ...
Jan 06, 2026 Evora Wheeler (left) hugs Rachael Correll after being named a Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Proceedings continued in felony child abuse case in Lyon County District Court Tuesday
A hearing in a Lyon County felony child abuse case has been rescheduled for two months from now. Tuesday morning, Lyon County Judge Laura Miser approved a continuance in the case of 33-year-old Thomas...
Jan 06, 2026 Thomas Hinz. Lyon County Jail photo.
Duft files for re-election to Lyon County District 1 position
It didn't take long for the first local candidate to file for the 2026 election cycle. According to Lyon County Clerk Amie Jones, current Lyon County District 1 Commissioner and Commission Chairman Ke...
Jan 06, 2026 Lyon County District 1 Commissioner Ken Duft. LyonCounty.org photo.
SOS advocates encouraging proper understanding and awareness to help prevent stalking as part of stalking awareness month efforts
The month of January is Stalking Awareness Month, and SOS Outreach Prevention Coordinator Danielle Armitage says the best form of prevention is being able to recognize the act before it happens. Durin...
Jan 06, 2026 SOS Courtesy Image
Swearing in of new commissioners, annual business meeting coming as part of first Emporia City Commission slate of 2026 Wednesday
Three meetings in one are coming for the Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. The commission's first action agenda of the new year will include consideration of a contract with Crossland Construction...
Jan 06, 2026 City of Emporia logo.
Property taxes, data center awareness and more mentioned as main priorities for Kansas 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber as he prepares for 10th legislative session next week
Echoing statements from 17th District Kansas Senator Mike Argabright from a day earlier, Kansas House 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber says he is anticipating a quick legislative session th...
Jan 06, 2026 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber. Kansaslegislature.org Courtesy Image
Specifics pending, but Pimple expects positive results from Rural Transformation Grant program
How the Rural Transformation Grant program will lead to improved patient care locally remains to be seen, but Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple is excited for what may be coming. No "big check" ...
Jan 06, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Brinkman stepping down as Southwick Executive Director to take on new role with Kansas Methodist Foundation by end of January
Emporia's Southwick House is seeking a new leader, with current Executive Director Susan Brinkman set to take on a new position starting next month. In a news release Monday, Brinkman announced her de...
Jan 05, 2026 Susan Brinkman. Courtesy photo.
Final week of skating at Emporia holiday plaza to kick off with community skate event Wednesday
The inaugural season of skating at the ESB Financial Holiday Plaza wraps up this weekend. The final days of skating will kick off on Wednesday with a community skate event that will include discounted...
Jan 05, 2026 ESB Financial/Visit Emporia graphic.
Motions hearing in Emporia murder case coming Wednesday
A motions hearing is coming Wednesday in the case of an Emporia man accused of murder following an alleged incident from last year. Alexei Perez-Ricardo will appear before Judge Jeffry Larson for a mo...
Jan 05, 2026 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
