Category Archives: News
Jail sanction part of probation sentence for Caden Hunt in Emporia drug distribution case
There is jail time coming, but a former Emporia State student was sentenced Friday to probation after a plea agreement on drug distribution counts. Caden Hunt, age 20, will have to start his sentence ...
Mar 29, 2024 Caden Hunt. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters continuing work to connect mentors with students, 'strengthen operations' following recent departure of Lyon County director
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters is moving forward following the recent departure of Lyon County director Jacque Wellnitz. President and CEO Mary Shannon says Big Brothers Big Sisters will continue its...
Mar 29, 2024 Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters logo.
Smoke Management Tool slowly returning to full online capacity as annual burn limits begin next week
With annual controlled burn limits beginning next week across the Flint Hills, a key part of the Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan's online presence is not fully up to speed. The Smoke Manageme...
Mar 29, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
WEATHER: Wind advisory involves Coffey, Greenwood counties from 10 am to 7 pm; burn ban for Coffey County returns until further notice
Blustery wind conditions will affect the entire KVOE listening area, but two area counties have been singled out for a weather alert. The National Weather Service has Coffey and Greenwood counties as ...
Mar 29, 2024 Climate.gov photo.
Newman Regional Health planning to end use of contract labor later this year
Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple says the hospital is set to take a significant step forward later this year when it comes to its staffing. Pimple says the hospital is "in a great spot" when it...
Mar 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County History Center hosts third annual Show of Hands Pitch Competition Thursday evening
For the third consecutive year, residents had a chance to get in on the ground floor of several up-and-coming local businesses Thursday. The third annual Show of Hands Pitch Competition was held on th...
Mar 28, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat announces retirement plans, endorses Amie Jackson for next county clerk
A second Lyon County department head has announced plans to retire. County Clerk and Election Officer Tammy Vopat plans to end her career in county government after the upcoming general election. Alre...
Mar 28, 2024 Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Unbound organizers present race schedule and proposed road closure during Lyon County Commission weekly action meeting Thursday
Conversations on a significant road closure for the upcoming Unbound Gravel series of races are expected to continue over the next few weeks following the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meetin...
Mar 28, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Emporia State announces new, 'elevated' scholarships on KVOE's ESU Buzz
New and increased scholarships was the focus of KVOE's ESU Buzz on Thursday, and the university says it has several new scholarships now available to help students. KVOE News has already highlighted t...
Mar 28, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Status hearing scheduled in Douglas County rape case against Emporia man
Yet another status conference is coming in Lawrence as a rape case continues against an Emporia man. Romeo Martinez is set for a hearing April 16, following three different status hearings between ear...
Mar 28, 2024 Clipart Library graphic.
