Category Archives: News
Lyon County aggravated robbery, conspiracy suspect to have hearing Monday
Court proceedings are set to begin Monday for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of aggravated robbery and conspiracy. A first court appearance is set for 12:45 pm in the case of Antonio Lee ...
Jun 25, 2023
Trash pile burn turns into small brush fire north of Emporia
Firefighters were sent to a brush fire north of Emporia on Sunday afternoon. Emporia Rural and Americus crews went to the 700 block of Road 270 just before 5 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Full...
Jun 25, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Residents take advantage of opportunity to see David Traylor Zoo in full during EFOZ Open House
The David Traylor Zoo was full Sunday for the Emporia Friends of the Zoo's annual Open House. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says the partnership between the zoo and EFOZ has been fruitful for years. Besides...
Jun 25, 2023 David Traylor Zoo Outreach Coordinator Kelli Proehl displays some turtles to attendees at the EFOZ 2023 Open House. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'One word, integrity;' Cliff's Super Service owner reflects on eight decades of history during anniversary celebration Saturday
For four generations one local business has cemented its legacy within the Emporia community by embodying a simple value, "integrity." That was the word chosen by Cliff's Super Service owner Jesse Cli...
Jun 24, 2023 The Cliff's Super Service family gather together for a photo during the 85th anniversary celebration. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
'He was a generous soul' local community honors memory of giving resident with third annual Truckin for Tucker 5K
Organizers of the annual Truckin for Tucker 5K say Tucker Lee would have been proud to see the continuation of his personal values through the third annual event held Saturday morning. More than 80 re...
Jun 24, 2023 Jodee Lee proudly displays one of the Truckin for Tucker t-shirts during the third annual event at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
City of Reading's reach continues to grow with evolution of annual Tornado Trot and Trail
What originally began as a benefit for a community impacted by a natural disaster has grown into an event with an incredible reach far beyond just the local area. The 11th annual Reading Tornado Trot ...
Jun 24, 2023 Photo by Pastor Michael Turner.
'Keeping her legacy alive;' Second annual Amanda Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser held in Emporia Friday night
Though she may be gone, the memory and legacy of Amanda Rodriguez is still alive and well as evidenced by the turnout for a special fundraiser Friday evening. The second annual Amanda Rodriguez Memori...
Jun 24, 2023 A photo of Amanda Rodriguez watches over all of those in attendance for the second annual Amanda Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
UPDATE: Allen resident injured in north Lyon County wreck Friday
An Allen resident suffered minor injuries following a single-vehicle accident in northern Lyon County Friday evening. According to Lyon County Deputy Dylan Jacobs, the accident occurred in the 1200 bl...
Jun 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Discussion over debate; Overland Park-based activist brings educational conversation on LGBTQ+ community during visit to Emporia Thursday
Amongst all the debate surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, a native Kansan is taking the time to have constructive discussions on the topic at the local and state levels. Overland Park-based inspiration...
Jun 23, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Third special meeting announced in Newman Regional Health CEO search
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees now has two meetings Wednesday. The board has been preparing for its regular board meeting, which is at noon at Conference Room C. It now has a special mee...
Jun 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
