Category Archives: News
Turnout at 29th annual Flatland Cruisers Car Show believed to be an event record
With a picture-perfect Saturday in the weather department, the Flatland Cruisers Car Club saw a huge turnout for its annual car show in downtown Emporia. Among those entering vehicles was Trey Sommers...
May 20, 2023 Trey Sommers finishes parking his 1926 Model T at the 2023 Flatland Cruisers Car Show. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Oklahoma man arrested in Osage County on suspected drug distribution, weapon activity
Osage County deputies say they have arrested an Oklahoma man on suspected drug distribution and weapon activity. Sheriff Chris Wells says an alleged traffic infraction led to a stop on US Highway 75 n...
May 20, 2023 Andrew Hernandez. Osage County Jail photo.
Hetlinger Developmental Services' aluminum can rally returns for first time in eight years
For the first time in eight years, Hetlinger Developmental Services' aluminum can rally made a return Saturday morning. Patrons lined up as soon as 45 minutes prior to the event at the facility locate...
May 20, 2023 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Breakfast fundraiser announced to benefit UTV crash victim Hunter McCoy's medical expenses
A fundraiser has been announced as an Emporia man recovers from a UTV crash earlier this month. A biscuits and gravy breakfast has been scheduled for June 3 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Bui...
May 20, 2023 Hunter McCoy. Courtesy photo.
Lyon County contraband trafficking case has pretrial hearing Monday
A pretrial hearing is set for Monday morning in a contraband trafficking case in Lyon County. Sha'Dale N'Jau faces one count of trafficking after allegedly bringing a black earbuds case with a crystal...
May 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Investigation continues into alleged inappropriate conduct at Emporia Middle School dance
Over a week after an alleged incident of inappropriate physical contact at the Emporia Middle School's spring dance, the investigation continues into what exactly happened. Reports of inappropriate co...
May 20, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Jobless rates hold steady at state level, down slightly for area counties
While jobless rates remained flat across Kansas, the state's Department of Labor says there was at least one positive trend benefiting workers across the state. Labor economist Nathan Kessler says ave...
May 20, 2023 Kansas Department of Labor graphic.
Motions hearing ahead in Lyon County sexual exploitation case
A motions hearing is coming in July for a Lyon County sexual exploitation case. As part of a hearing Friday, Judge Jeff Larson set July 14 as the next hearing date in the case against Chad Pretzer. Mo...
May 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Public hearings announced for Evergy's first proposed base rate increase in five years
Less than a month after Evergy formally asked for permission to increase base rates for the first time in five years, the Kansas Corporation Commission has announced three public hearings so customers...
May 20, 2023 Evergy photo.
WEATHER: Decent rain totals Friday lead to glorious weekend weather conditions
Counties in the KVOE listening area got some decent rainfall totals Friday. *KVOE studios: 0.75 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.73 inches *Country Club Heights: 0.76 inches *1100 block Constituti...
May 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
