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Motions hearing ahead in Lyon County drug distribution case
A Lyon County drug distribution suspect has a motions hearing ahead next month before trial possibly in early November. Carl David Colyer's defense attorney, Steve Atherton, has filed a motion to supp...
Sep 21, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County aggravated assault hearing pushed to November
A preliminary hearing is next in a Lyon County aggravated assault case. Olga Cantu-Crowell will return to court Nov. 15. Cantu-Crowell was originally set for a hearing Wednesday, but that was delayed ...
Sep 21, 2023 Olga Cantu-Crowell. Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Brilliant Wednesday giving way to unsettled period through Saturday night
After a dry and mild Wednesday, storm chances are re-entering the forecast by late afternoon Thursday. Currently, the forecast calls for a slight chance of storms in the late afternoon hours increasin...
Sep 21, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
RV destroyed by vehicle fire near I-35 Merchant Street exit
A recreational vehicle was destroyed by fire while moving on Interstate 35 near the Merchant Street exit late Wednesday night. Lyon County Deputy Dylan Jacobs says the report was made at 10:40 pm and ...
Sep 21, 2023 Authorities investigate an RV fire on Interstate 35 near Emporia's Merchant Street exit Wednesday night. Lyon County Sheriff's Office.
EMPORIA WATER: Pair of main breaks reported across Emporia Thursday; Water watch still in effect
While the pace of water main breaks within Emporia has slowed considerably compared to a week ago, it hasn't come to an outright halt as of yet. Emporia Underground Utility crews were called to two br...
Sep 21, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emporia City Commission approves contract renewal with Kansas Water Office through 2045 Wednesday
The City of Emporia is more than doubling its supplemental water availability following the approval of a contract by city commissioners Wednesday. Commissioners unanimously approved a renewal of its ...
Sep 20, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Gravel Kansas makes debut with information website detailing over 60 routes searchable by distance and skill level
If you're into gravel cycling, you have a brand-new resource available to you. Gravel Kansas has launched with a new website, gravelks.com. Founding Chair and Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains calls ...
Sep 20, 2023 Gravel Kansas photo.
Car crash turns into destructive vehicle fire near Emporia
A car crash near Emporia caused a destructive vehicle fire. The crash happened in the 2000 block of Road J around 11 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says the driver was not hurt, but t...
Sep 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
One person arrested near Gridley after alleged multi-county chase
One person has been arrested after what Coffey County authorities say was a multi-county chase Wednesday morning. The Sheriff's Office says the cahse began in Woodson County and continued into souther...
Sep 20, 2023 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
EMPORIA WATER: City requesting residents to limit outdoor water use between 4am and 8 am until further notice
The city of Emporia remains in a water watch until further notice and the city is now asking residents to limit outdoor water use in the coming days. The city is asking residents to avoid outdoor use ...
Sep 20, 2023 Isolated fire hydrants have been been flushed over the past week to help relieve pressure in the city's water lines. More hydrants will be opened this week. KVOE News file photo.
