Category Archives: News
Kriley to serve as interim president for ESU
With Ken Hush retired and Matthew Baker coming on board in early March, the Kansas Board of Regents have appointed an interim president for Emporia State University. Dr Taylor Kriley, currently the Ex...
Dec 19, 2025 Dr Taylor Kriley. Emporia State University photo.
President Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana; Aranda sees no changes in Lyon County prosecution policy
Marijuana has been reclassified, pending additional action at the federal level. It's still listed as an illegal drug, but an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump moves marijuana ...
Dec 19, 2025 Drug Enforcement Agency photo.
Sales and celebration highlight Thursday's Moonlight Madness in downtown Emporia; Imaginarium cuts ribbon on new temporary space as part of activities
Extreme wind died down Thursday just in time for residents to be able to enjoy a nice stroll through downtown Emporia to find the perfect deal for the holiday season. The annual Emporia Main Street Mo...
Dec 18, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
County commission approves change in zoning related to county firing range project Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners have taken the latest procedural step in the construction of a new shooting range. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning, commissioners approved a zoning c...
Dec 18, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Deadline ahead Friday for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
Payments could be heading out to farmers in the USDA's recently-announced Farmer Bridge Assistance Program as soon as February. State Director for Kansas FSA David Schemm, a guest on KVOE's 12:05 pm n...
Dec 18, 2025 US Department of Agriculture graphic.
Gas leak under repair in downtown Emporia
Work continues to repair a gas leak in downtown Emporia. The leak was first reported in an alley near Sixth and Mechanic shortly after 9:30 am, although the incident was discovered along Fourth instea...
Dec 18, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Eskridge man arrested on suspicion of child exploitation, drug possession
A Wabaunsee County man faces numerous counts of child exploitation after an arrest this week. Sheriff Eric Kirsch says deputies and Alma Police conducted a search warrant in the 400 block of East Seco...
Dec 18, 2025 Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office photo.
Defendant in Lyon County retail fraud case set for January hearing
Court proceedings will continue next year for a Georgia man accused in Lyon County District Court of being involved in a retail fraud ring. Dwayne Rhoden is set for a pretrial hearing Jan. 16 after a ...
Dec 18, 2025 Dwayne Rhoden. Lyon County Jail photo.
Osage County closer to current on KPERS paperwork
Osage County continues getting closer to fully rectified as it reports employee contributions to the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System. KPERS Communications Officer Emily Wilson says the county...
Dec 18, 2025 Kansas Public Employee Retirement System logo.
High winds and minor grass fire activity make busy day Thursday for local emergency crews
Emergency crews have been busy Thursday as a result of the extreme winds and critical fire danger that has been anticipated for much of the week. According to Emporia Fire Captain Willie Ward, crews r...
Dec 18, 2025 Evidence of the intensity of wind speeds is evident by the damage sustained by the O'Reilly Auto Parts sign on Sixth Avenue in Emporia. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
