Category Archives: News
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.
Preliminary hearing coming Tuesday in Lyon County District Court in child abuse case
A preliminary hearing is coming Tuesday in a felony child abuse case. Thomas Hinz will appear before Judge Laura Mizer at 10 am Tuesday inside Lyon County District Court. Hinz stands accused of one co...
Jan 05, 2026 Thomas Hinz. Lyon County Jail photo.
Several blood drives on local community calendar over next week
The American Red Cross is seeking donors for a pair of blood drives in Emporia this week. Blood drives are being held Monday and Tuesday at the Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus, with plenty of ...
Jan 05, 2026 American Red Cross graphic.
Argabright anticipating fast pace to second legislative session beginning January 12th
The 2026 Kansas Legislative Session is a week away and 17th District Kansas Senator Mike Argabright is looking forward to getting back to the state capital for his second go-round. Argabright, who had...
Jan 05, 2026 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
Two Lawrence residents arrested on suspicion of drug, vehicle and weapons violations Sunday in Osage County
Two Lawrence residents are in police custody following a traffic stop early Sunday morning in Osage County. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a Sheriff's Corporal conducted a stop at 8th ...
Jan 04, 2026 Mariah D. Hall and Mondezz T. McGruder-Proctor. Osage County Jail photos.
Topeka residents arrested following traffic stop in Osage County Saturday
A pair of Topeka residents are in custody in Osage County on suspicion of drug activity. According to a news release from the Osage County Sheriff's Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop just befo...
Jan 04, 2026 Antionette Latif and Orman Jones. Osage County Jail Photos.
Emporia Police investigating after apparent unlawful discharge of firearm incident Saturday
Emporia Police is investigating after an incident in northeast Emporia on Saturday afternoon. Sgt. Marcial Hernandez says officers were called to Terra Park Apartments, 1201 Triplett Building B, aroun...
Jan 03, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's new city commissioners join Talk of Emporia ahead of first official meeting
The Emporia City Commission has its first meeting of the year this upcoming Wednesday, and the trio of new members say they are ready for their new leadership roles. KVOE's Talk of Emporia this past F...
Jan 03, 2026 (From left): Tammi Ogle, Kurt Steinkuhler and Monica Duncan. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Debut of Maker First Friday well-attended
There's no official word yet on whether Emporia First Friday will have a summertime Maker Art Walk -- but if it happens, the first-ever Winter Maker Art Walk is a big reason why. Instead of connecting...
Jan 03, 2026 Emporia First Friday organizers are pleased with the turnout from the first-ever Maker First Friday event on Jan. 2. Kat Dorcas/Emporia First Friday.
With Maduro indicted, Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela; Marshall says capture makes America 'safer at home'
Kansas lawmakers in Congress are starting to make their thoughts known about the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Friday night. Senator Roger Marshall says: "President Trump made a pr...
Jan 03, 2026 Google Maps image.
