Category Archives: News
Justice for All forum rescheduled
A forum highlighting potential changes to the selection method for Kansas Supreme Court justices has officially been rescheduled. Kansas Appleseed has moved its "Justice for All: The Future of the Kan...
Jul 3, 2026 Kansas Appleseed graphic.
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: 'A kid and a catering business' Gourmet to Go settles into new home
Local business owner Jessica Symonds' childhood fantasy became a reality a few years ago and now it has a new location where she hopes more residents will be able to bask in it with her. Symmonds and ...
Jul 3, 2026 The Gourmet to Go family celebrate the ribbon cutting on their new operating space. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
David Traylor Zoo working to cool off animals during current heat wave
Heat alerts continue for Lyon and several surrounding counties through Saturday. Heat advisories continue until 8 pm Saturday for Lyon and Wabaunsee counties, while heat warnings continue for Coffey a...
Jul 3, 2026 David Traylor Zoo staffers have been busy this week trying to keep animals cool as air temperatures have stayed in the 90s and heat index readings have hovered around 100. Brenda Young/David Traylor Zoo.
Kansas Congressman says US should not lose sight of "main objective" during ongoing negotiations with Iran
US Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt says while he is happy to see some progress being made in discussions between the United States and Iran, he says the US delegation cannot lose its primary...
Jul 2, 2026 Derek Schmidt. Derek Schmidt for Congress photo.
Former Lyon County deputy named acting director of Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
At least for the short term, the state's Racing and Gaming Commission will be led by a man with significant local law enforcement connections. DJ Lopez, who spent over a decade with the Lyon County Sh...
Jul 2, 2026 DJ Lopez. Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission photo.
Perez-Ricardo now asserting self-defense immunity in Emporia second-degree murder case
A man accused of murder in a Lyon County case has now filed a motion detailing why he has changed his plea. Alexei Perez-Ricardo is now asserting self-defense immunity, saying he got into a fight with...
Jul 2, 2026 Alexei Perez-Ricardo. Lyon County Jail photo.
County commissioners split on vote to approve commencement of negotiations with Kirkham Michael engineering firm following lengthy discussion regarding hiring of local vs outside businesses
Negotiations are set to begin on the price and scope of a project in Lyon County that will be fully funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation, following action by Lyon County Commissioners on ...
Jul 2, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Court processes set to advance in Missouri child sex abuse case against Emporia man
An Emporia man will have a bond review hearing next week in a case involving charges of child rape, sodomy, enticement and exploitation. Austin Muse returns to court Wednesday. Muse now faces 8 counts...
Jul 2, 2026 Clipart Library graphic.
Presidential disaster declaration approved for Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee counties after late-April storms
Federal disaster aid is coming to 3 area counties after severe weather this past spring. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has confirmed President Donald Trump has approved the state's request for a federal...
Jul 2, 2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency logo.
Independence Day weekend events abound areawide
With this Fourth of July celebrating 250 years of American independence, several area communities are holding special activities. Cottonwood Falls has activities starting at 5 pm Friday. Organizer Cla...
Jul 2, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
