Category Archives: News
Lyon County teenager sentenced to Juvenile Corrections after rape conviction
A Lyon County teenager will spend over three years in Juvenile Corrections after being convicted this week of rape. Tyler Nathaniel Hallacy was sentenced to 43 months as part of a hearing Tuesday. He ...
Jul 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Cottonwood Falls among cities receiving Community Development Block Grant funds
Several communities in or near the KVOE listening area are receiving significant funds through the state's Community Development Block Grant program. Cottonwood Falls is receiving over $161,000 for ha...
Jul 26, 2023 Kansas Great Seal.
WEATHER: OSHA offers guidelines for employers, employees to adjust as heat wave continues
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging employers and employees to take extra steps to beat the heat this week and next. Wichita region director Todd Underwood tells KVOE News OSHA...
Jul 26, 2023 Occupational Safety and Health Administration graphic.
Front Porch Jams Series continues Friday despite location change
The Front Porch Jam Series will hold its second jam Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. This month's jam was scheduled to be at 802 West 15th, but there has been a location change. Due to the extreme heat, the c...
Jul 26, 2023 Graphic Courtesy of Front Porch Jams of Lyon County KS Facebook
Lyon County contraband trafficking case going before Kansas Supreme Court this fall
A Lyon County criminal case is on the Kansas Supreme Court's docket later this year. Crista Hinostroza is appealing jury convictions two years ago for trafficking contraband into a correctional facili...
Jul 26, 2023 Crista Hinostroza. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Double book launch event Wednesday at Emporia Granada Theatre
Two local authors will be featured as part of a special book launch Wednesday evening. Michael Graves and Jerilynn Henrikson will be at the Emporia Granada Theatre. Both will have copies of their most...
Jul 26, 2023 Authoris Mike Graves (left) and Jerilynn Henrikson (right) previewed their double book launch along with Tracy Simmons (center) of Meadowlark Press as part of KVOE's Morning Show this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Car wash Saturday to benefit firefighter dealing with cancer
Residents have another opportunity to help a local firefighter battling cancer this upcoming weekend. A special car wash is taking place at Sommers Auto Center, 2026 West Sixth, from 1-3 pm Saturday. ...
Jul 26, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
WEATHER: Schedule adjustments through July 28, 2023
Due to the ongoing heat, the following schedule adjustments have been announced: Community Events -- Emporia *Front Porch Jams of Lyon County is moving from 802 West 15th to the Veterans of Foreign Wa...
Jul 26, 2023 KVOE News graphic.
An 'incredible' effort: SOS Strong generates almost $51,000
SOS Strong ambassadors celebrated a, well, strong fundraising campaign Tuesday. The campaign generated almost $51,000. It's the second time in three years the event has topped the $50,000 mark, more t...
Jul 26, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
WEATHER: 104-degree high at airport Emporia's highest temperature since August 2022; heat wave to continue well into next week
High temperatures are headed back above 100 degrees Wednesday. The forecast calls for hot and breezy conditions with a high of 103 and heat index readings as high as 109. Emporia had its hottest day i...
Jul 25, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
