Category Archives: News
AVILA MURDER: Cornejo-Campoverde and Alanis sentenced Wednesday for roles in the murder of Jesus Avila
More than six years after the murder of Jesus Avila south of Emporia, the final individuals responsible for his death received their sentences during separate hearings in Lyon County District Court We...
Nov 15, 2023 Pictured left to right:
Jordy Cornejo-Campverde and Alan Alanis. Lyon County Jail Photos
New crosswalk equipment installed near local schools, thanks to partnership between Emporia and Healthier Lyon County
Safer crosswalk setups are in place near two Emporia schools and Flint Hills Technical College, thanks to a partnership between the city of Emporia and Healthier Lyon County. City crews have installed...
Nov 15, 2023 City of Emporia photos.
Investigation continues into alleged deer poaching incident near Americus
Lyon County Game Warden Aaron Scheve says there have been some leads to follow as the investigation continues into a deer poaching incident near Americus earlier this month. Scheve tells KVOE News the...
Nov 15, 2023 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks logo.
After statewide focus Wednesday, Board of Regents readies for Emporia State campus renovation tour Thursday
A big day is ahead as the Kansas Board of Regents continue their monthly meeting in Emporia on Thursday. Regents will concentrate on feedback across Emporia State University into the early afternoon h...
Nov 15, 2023 Kansas Board of Regents logo.
Emporia, Lyon County see October home sales up from September but down from a year ago
October home sales in Emporia were up from September numbers but below those from a year ago. Sunflower Association of Realtors says Emporia had 40 units sold last month, down from 47 a year ago but u...
Nov 15, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Lyon County Commission set to revisit parking lease arrangement as part of Thursday meeting
Parking and infrastructure matters will lead the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider a motion for a parking lease agreement with Raise Your Paws, 312 Commercial...
Nov 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
After three failures on 20-inch transmission line in two-plus days, city of Emporia deactivates line as repairs begin anew
The city of Emporia is apparently into another spate of water main breaks -- and this round deals with the city's main transmission line in northwest Emporia. Since Monday night, the city has noted wa...
Nov 15, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia welcomes Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for roundtable discussion and visit to local business Tuesday
If childcare's impact on a state's economy wasn't apparent, a recent roundtable discussion in Emporia may have helped put that in greater perspective Tuesday. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made a pair o...
Nov 14, 2023 Governor Kelly and local leadership gather for a photo following a roundtable discussion at Emporia Childcare. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia City Commission may approve fire station construction contract Wednesday
Emporia city commissioners are meeting in action and study session Wednesday, and both meetings have significant discussion points. The action session is first at 10 am. Commissioners could well appro...
Nov 14, 2023 Emporia Fire Department photos.
Emporia Enterprises sets date for November meeting
Emporia Enterprises will have its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon. Several items are up for discussion, including an update on the city's industrial parks and upcoming term limits for board member...
Nov 14, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
