Category Archives: News
Charges amended for defendants initially accused of taking items from Dollar General stores
The two defendants in a Chase County retail theft case are moving along in the court process. Joni Osage and Jeremiah Terry, both of Strong City, have had their charges amended since the alleged incid...
May 22, 2026 Jeremiah Terry (left), Joni Osage. Chase County Jail photos.
Man arrested on suspicion of distributing cocaine
Details are pending after a drug-related arrest very early Friday morning. Emporia Police arrested Leobardo Castillo-Bedolla shortly after midnight on suspicion of possessing cocaine with intent to di...
May 22, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Jones Aquatic Center season begins Saturday
It is time for pool season at the Jones Aquatic Center. The season is set to begin Saturday, weather permitting, and continue into mid-August. Supervisor Jennifer Wegener says everything is about read...
May 22, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Southeast Transmission reaches substantial completion, ending 9-year, 15-phase project to improve water flow
With the Southeast Transmission Waterline replacement project now at "substantial completion," Emporia City Engineer Jim Ubert says the engineering department is already preparing for its next schedul...
May 22, 2026 City of Emporia map.
Light rain reported Friday morning with more rain chances through Saturday night
Light rain has already come to the KVOE listening area, and more is possible later Friday. Current rain totals: *KVOE studios: 0.10 inches *9th and Lawrence: 0.05 inches *10th and Weaver: 0.20 inches ...
May 22, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Tiny home project at Champions Landing working through regulatory process after Transient Guest Tax Committee funding recommendation
Champions Landing owner Jeremy Rusco has the recommendation from the Transient Guest Tax Advisory Committee to gain $80,000 in TGT funds for a so-called tiny homes project. Now he waits for City Commi...
May 22, 2026 Champions Landing plans to build several "tiny homes" and build RV pads as part of ongoing enhancements -- partially funded by a Kansas Tourism grant announced this year. The city's Transient Guest Tax Advisory Committee is recommending $80,000 in transient guest tax funds to help support the project. Champions Landing artist rendering.
Lyon County Republicans hosting Freedom 250
Lyon County Republicans are getting ready for an event at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building. Freedom 250: Honoring America will bring Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach to Emporia, as well as Chris H...
May 22, 2026 Republican Party logo.
Reading notes 15th anniversary of deadly EF-3 twister with Tornado Trot & Trail ahead next month
Reading's 15th annual Tornado Trot & Trail is a month away as the town notes the 15th anniversary of a devastating weather event. Riders, runners and walkers will head to Reading on June 27 for activi...
May 21, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
City of Emporia beginning development of solid waste master plan in response to financial shortfalls in recent years
According to outgoing Deputy Emporia City Manager Mark Detter, the city's solid waste fund has been on a decline for quite some time now. In fact, according to figures presented to Emporia City Commis...
May 21, 2026 KVOE News File Photo
Economic development leaders anticipating significant economic boosts to community as D2 National Outdoor Track and Field Championships kicks off series of major events in Emporia
One of three major events in Emporia over the next two months is currently underway at Emporia State University's Welch Stadium, the NCAA Division II National Track and Field Championships. The tourna...
May 21, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
