Category Archives: News
Cause of East Emporia structure fire still under investigation; Separate structure fire incidents deemed accidental in nature with Emporia Fire reminding residents to conduct routine maintenance of upkeep during winter months to limit fire potential
The cause of a destructive fire in East Emporia is still under investigation nearly a week later. According to a news release from Emporia Fire Marshall Stephen Beemer, investigators are still looking...
Dec 17, 2025 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission concludes financing phase of Marriott hotel and convention center and initiate design phase of work on DeBauge soccer complex updates Wednesday
One local development project has completed its financing process while another is just beginning the design phase. During their final regular action meeting of the year Wednesday morning, Emporia Cit...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia City Commission approves first step of RHID designation process for proposed housing development; City manager anticipates new units could create market windfall
Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday took the first of many steps in bringing a sizeable housing development to the community. As part of their regular action session, commissioners adopted an "initia...
Dec 17, 2025 Professional Engineering Consultants rendering.
Conversations about new public recreation center may resume in earnest next month with study plans pending for Lee Beran indoor pool
There is a set of decisions ahead on the Lee Beran Rec Center's indoor pool -- which could well play a role in conversations restarting on a new public recreation facility. Rec Commission board member...
Dec 17, 2025 Lee Beran Recreation Center Indoor Pool.
Photo courtesy of ERC Marketing Manager Shalla Bennett
Salvation Army kettle fundraiser nearing $40,000 generated with one week remaining
A week remains for the Salvation Army's annual kettle campaign, and Salvation Army Capt. Mylie Hadden says the campaign is tracking along with the overall goal. Proceeds help Salvation Army clients in...
Dec 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Church of Nazarene not holding live nativity
Emporia First Church of the Nazarene will not have a live nativity as part of its holiday festivities. The church has used the nativity, including buildings volunteers and live animals, for the past s...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Crime Stoppers seeking tips for Emporia Police theft investigation
Emporia Police officers are using Lyon County Crime Stoppers as a way to help generate tips for an active theft investigation. Crime Stoppers has posted a photo of a man at a local store and is asking...
Dec 17, 2025 Lyon County Crime Stoppers photo.
Lyon County Commission with busy agenda ahead
Lyon County's firing range and Emergency Communications facility could take a procedural step forward at the County Commission action meeting Thursday. Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Sam Seeley w...
Dec 17, 2025 Pictured left to right: Lyon County Commissioners Chris Bartel, Ken Duft and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Numerous items ahead for Emporia City Commission meeting
Emporia city commissioners are not having a study session Wednesday, but they have a lot of work to handle in their action meeting. A public hearing and related ordinance for a budget amendment essent...
Dec 17, 2025 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporian charged with felony child abuse
An Emporia man has been charged with abusing a child. Thomas Gene Hinz, age 33, faces one count of felony child abuse after an alleged physical contact incident with an eight-year-old child last week....
Dec 17, 2025 Thomas Hinz. Lyon County Jail photo.
