Category Archives: News
Chase County man pleads guilty to attempted child pornography distribution
A Chase County man accused of possessing and distributing child sex abuse materials has pleaded guilty in federal court to a lesser charge related to child sex abuse. Walter Haskin has pleaded guilty ...
Jun 13, 2023 Walter Haskin. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
UPDATE: Stove knob determined to be cause of gas leak at Emporia Friendship Center Tuesday
No evacuations were needed following a gas leak in South Emporia Tuesday morning. According to Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage, the gas leak reported at 221 West Logan Avenue, the Emporia ...
Jun 13, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
As Dynamic Discs names new general manager, company founder reiterates personal, business plans to stay in Emporia
As play begins in the Dynamic Discs Open on Friday, the company has made a roster move of sorts in its leadership team. On KVOE's Monday Morning Quarterback this week, Dynamic Discs founder Jeremy Rus...
Jun 13, 2023 Dynamic Discs logo.
Emporia Police seeking one person after four-vehicle injury crash early Tuesday
Emporia Police are looking for a driver who allegedly left the scene of an injury crash early Tuesday. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says the wreck at Ninth and Oak happened around 5:20 am. Officers found f...
Jun 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Drug distribution case nearing trial; Oklahoma fugitive set for review hearing
A Lyon County drug distribution and weapon case rooted in an alleged incident nearly two years ago may be going to trial soon. The criminal case against Alejandro Lara-Ceja has a status hearing at 4 p...
Jun 13, 2023
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Pretrial hearing set in contraband case; drug distribution plea hearing delayed
A pretrial conference is set for July in a Lyon County contraband case. Lucas Anthony Chase allegedly had a large piece of glass in his possession during an incident inside the Lyon County Detention C...
Jun 13, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Budget amendment, nepotism policy, facility matters on agenda for USD 252 Southern Lyon County school board
USD 252 Southern Lyon County will have its regular board meeting Wednesday evening. Topics include a budget amendment hearing and possible amendment approval, as well as conversations on nepotism poli...
Jun 13, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
USD 386 Madison-Virgil board to discuss superintendent contract, ag building among other items Wednesday
The USD 386 Madison-Virgil board meets at 6:30 pm Wednesday at Madison High School. Board members will discuss superintendent contract items, as well as a sports agreement, an update on the district's...
Jun 13, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
Bloom House Youth Services set to hold 90s Prom
Emporians can party like it's 1999 Friday evening. Bloom House Youth Services is hosting a 90's Prom at 6:30 p.m. at 627 Event Space at 627 Commercial. Bloom House Youth Services Executive Director Cl...
Jun 12, 2023 Courtesy photo Bloom House Youth Services
Flag Day events coming Wednesday in, near Emporia
Area residents are encouraged to be part of Emporia's Flag Day activities this week. The American Legion Post 5 will have a public retirement ceremony beginning at 6:30 pm Wednesday. Post Commander Cl...
Jun 12, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
