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Iverson set for pretrial in offender registry violation case, sees rape hearing delayed
A man accused in Lyon County of rape and child sexual exploitation had a hearing on a separate case Thursday, while a hearing on the sex crimes case was delayed. Travis Dean Iverson now has a pretrial...
Aug 11, 2023 Travis Dean Iverson. Lyon County Jail photo.
NRH celebrating Wright's retirement, Finley's selection in AANA Class of Fellows
With Bob Wright in the process of retiring, Newman Regional Health has announced a public celebration of Wright's nearly 10-year career leading the hospital. The celebration is Aug. 30 from 11 am to 1...
Aug 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Topeka man arrested after crash near Neosho Rapids
Lyon County deputies say they have arrested a Topeka man after a reported injury crash near Neosho Rapids on Friday. Lyon County Deputy Benjamin Folks says a two-vehicle crash was noted at Kansas High...
Aug 11, 2023 Google Maps image.
WEATHER: Wabaunsee County in severe thunderstorm watch until 8 pm
Along with a low-end severe weather risk areawide between midnight and sunrise Saturday, there is also a severe weather risk now underway north of Emporia. Wabaunsee County is in a severe thunderstorm...
Aug 11, 2023 Storm Prediction Center map.
Boiler issue at heart of reported gas leak at Sacred Heart School
Kansas Gas Service says a boiler issue led to Thursday's gas leak call to Emporia's Sacred Heart School. Manager of Public Relations Dawn Tripp says there was a leak in the boiler identified after at ...
Aug 11, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
Olpe teenager suffers minor injuries after Thursday night wreck
A teenaged driver went to a hospital after a crash south of Olpe on Thursday night. The crash happened around 10 pm in the 500 block of Highway 99, or about two miles south of Olpe. Lyon County Deputy...
Aug 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas State Department of Education reminding residents to obey bus safety laws with 2023-24 school year getting set to commence
With the school year getting set to begin next week, the Kansas State Department of Education is reminding residents of the rules of the road when it comes to school bus safety. Motorists are reminded...
Aug 10, 2023 KSDE Graphic.
UPDATE: Separate KTA crashes Thursday send Emporia woman, Wichita man to different hospitals
A medical situation led to potentially serious injuries after a crash near the Lyon-Chase county line Thursday afternoon. The wreck happened on the Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 117, 10 miles south...
Aug 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 252 Honor Flight Golf Scramble set for Saturday
The USD 252 Honor Flight is holding its biggest fundraiser Saturday. The eighth annual golf scramble will take place at the Emporia Golf Course. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start s...
Aug 10, 2023 USD 252 Honor Flight Graphic
EMPORIA MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE: Citing state law, Lyon County Attorney's Office says it cannot divulge whether formal charges filed
The Lyon County Attorney's Office says it cannot divulge whether it is moving forward with criminal charges against students who allegedly made false reports of inappropriate touching at the Emporia M...
Aug 10, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
