Category Archives: News
AVILA MURDER: Pecina sentenced to 22 years in prison
The third defendant in the Jesus Avila murder from 2017 learned his fate Thursday. Jovan Pecina was sentenced to 22 years in prison, 205 months in prison for conspiracy to commit murder and 59 months ...
Oct 05, 2023 Jovan Pecina. Lyon County Jail photo.
Trial looms in Casteel attempted murder case
Juy trial is immediately ahead in a Lyon County attempted murder case. Following a status hearing Wednesday, Judge Lee Fowler set Tuesday as the opening day for trial proceedings in the case against L...
Oct 05, 2023 Logan Casteel. Lyon County Jail photo.
Memorial service organized by SOS draws attention to domestic violence
SOS began its public activities linked to Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a special gathering Wednesday. About 20 people gathered at the C of E Park pond to honor those who have escaped domesti...
Oct 05, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Business Hall of Fame holds official induction ceremonies
The Kansas Business Hall of Fame at Emporia State University added its latest two inductees Wednesday. Retired Burlington Northern Santa Fe executive Carl Ice is the inductee in the Hall's contemporar...
Oct 05, 2023 The Kansas Business Hall of Fame at Emporia State University added two inductees yesterday -- Carl Ice and the late Charlie Walker. Pictured are (top photo from left): Dr. James Leiker, KBHF Chairman; Mary Ice, wife of Mr. Ice; Carl Ice, Inductee; and Dr. John Rich, KBHF Executive Director. (Bottom photo from left): Dr. James Leiker, KBHF Chairman; Trace Walker, son of Mr. Walker; Carolyn Walker, widow of Mr. Walker; Michael Walker, son of Mr. Walker; and Dr. John Rich, KBHF Executive Director. Kansas Business Hall of Fame photos.
FHTC gearing up for The Cut
The Cut is two weeks out, and Flint Hills Technical College is in full preparation mode for its annual cooking competition. Vice President of Advancement Mike Crouch says it's a must-see event. This i...
Oct 05, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
ESU hosts annual Marching Festival
Welch Stadium was awash in color and sound for Emporia State's annual Marching Festival. Over 15 bands performed, including the Emporia High Spartan Pride Band that received an Excellent or 2 rating f...
Oct 05, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
Emporia State University hosts first cybersecurity conference Wednesday
With over 300 people in attendance, Emporia State University was able to showcase its new cybersecurity program and delve into the broad topic of cybersecurity with a special conference Wednesday. The...
Oct 04, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Water watch likely to remain in place through end of October according to latest water system update presented Wednesday
The city of Emporia will likely remain in a water watch, meaning voluntary conservation efforts, through the remainder of the month. That's the current plan for the city according to Incident Commande...
Oct 04, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
IPAWS alert test conducted Wednesday
Two federal agencies collaborated on the annual national alert test Wednesday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission worked together on the test of the Integrat...
Oct 04, 2023 FEMA graphic.
Nurnberg retiring from Emporia Community Foundation
After leading a six-year period of unprecedented growth for the Emporia Community Foundation, Becky Nurnberg has announced her retirement. In announcing her retirement on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesd...
Oct 04, 2023 Emporia Community Foundation CEO Becky Nurnberg opens the 2022 Match Day check presentation at Flinthills Mall. Nurnberg announced her retirement on KVOE's On-Air Chat on Wednesday. KVOE News file photo.
