Category Archives: News
Second person charged in Lyon County aggravated robbery case
Formal charges are now being announced against a second suspect as a Lyon County aggravated robbery and conspiracy case moves forward. Last week, formal charges were filed against Antonio Lee Brown. H...
Jun 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health board approves roof replacement at Central Care Cancer Center
The Central Care Cancer has several major projects coming, including a roof replacement. The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees approved the roof replacement at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Es...
Jun 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LaTurner touts support of veterans funding, future of AM radio in vehicles during KVOE interview
Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner says the federal government needs to reprioritize its spending habits, which is why he supports a bill to increase funding for veterans matters. LaTurner says overall ...
Jun 29, 2023 Kansas Second District Congressman Jake LaTurner. KVOE News photo.
Council Grove woman arrested on felony warrants in Kansas, other states
A Council Grove woman has been arrested on felony warrants from several states, including Kansas. Council Grove Police Chief Shawn Wangerin says a traffic stop Saturday in the 10 block of South Ninth ...
Jun 29, 2023 Council Grove Police Department photo.
WEATHER: Drought returns areawide
With all the rainfall that has been scattered across the KVOE listening area the past two months, it may be surprising to learn most of the area is back in drought. The US Drought Monitor has moderate...
Jun 29, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
WEATHER: Triple-digit heat expected Thursday
Blistering heat continues across the KVOE listening are Thursday. An air temperature of 102 is expected -- with heat indices ranging from 104-109. Officially, a heat advisory returns Thursday for Lyon...
Jun 29, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
USD 253 Board of Education approves plan for new HVAC system at Emporia High School
Emporia High School's gymnasium is set to receive a new HVAC system in the near future. The USD 253 Board of Education approved a plan to use ESSER III funds during their regular meeting Wednesday eve...
Jun 28, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
UPDATE: Reported domestic violence situation leads to standoff, arrest in west Emporia Wednesday
Emporia Police have arrested one individual following a standoff at a West Emporia residence Wednesday night. According to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas, officers were called to 724 Wilson Street ...
Jun 28, 2023 Local law enforcement take one man away from 724 Wilson after an unspecified incident Wednesday afternoon. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News,
Emporia Recreation Commission seeking community input as development continues for new or updated facility
Do you have thoughts on what would make the perfect rec center? Well, the Emporia Recreation Commission wants to hear them. The ERC recently sent out a community needs assessment gauging community inp...
Jun 28, 2023 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Man faces criminal charges after allegedly fatal hit-and-run incident in downtown Emporia late last year
Back in mid-December, Angel Alvarado was allegedly involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in downtown Emporia. He has now been criminally charged in connection with that incident. Alvarado had his f...
Jun 28, 2023 Angel Alvarado. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
