Category Archives: News
Now leading investigation after Marion County Record police raid, KBI pledges to 'review prior steps' as it 'determines how best to proceed'
An investigation into last week's law enforcement raid of the Marion County Record is now being led by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Marion Police searched the newspaper's office, as well as the...
Aug 15, 2023 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Skate park contract and 2024 budget ahead for Emporia City Commissioners during regular action/study meetings Wednesday
Design work on Emporia's new skate park could begin if Emporia City Commissioners approve a contract as part of their regular action meeting Wednesday morning. Commissioners will consider a contract w...
Aug 15, 2023 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia Children's Choir set for second session
The Emporia Children's Choir is set for its second session beginning soon. Rehearsals begin next Tuesday, August 22 from 6-6:45 p.m. at St Mark's Lutheran Church at 1508 W. 12th Avenue. On KVOE's Morn...
Aug 15, 2023 Emporia Children's Choir Logo
Emporia, KDWP investigating fish kill at Peter Pan Park pond
The city of Emporia and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are investigating a fish kill that came to light this week at the Peter Pan Park pond. City Facilities Manager Kevin Hanlin says Wildlif...
Aug 15, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Tentative plan in place to replace main gymnasium roof at Madison High
Classes are starting on time at Madison High School after storm-related roof damage atop the school's main gymnasium earlier this month, but there are some adjustments coming. USD 386 Madison-Virgil S...
Aug 15, 2023 KVOE News photo.
USD 253 SHOWCASE: Anderson-Harder pleased with early returns from new childcare classrooms
As USD 253 Emporia embarks on a new school year, it also is beginning a new venture to help its staffers. This is the first year for a quartet of childcare classrooms scattered across the district. On...
Aug 15, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Harbor Freight announces up to 30 new jobs when store opens at Flinthills Mall this fall
Construction continues on the south side of Flinthills Mall with a new tenant coming this fall. The mall has already confirmed the incoming presence of the California-based Harbor Freight. The retail ...
Aug 15, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Drug distribution, kidnapping hearings ahead Wednesday
Preliminary hearings are scheduled in unrelated cases of note Wednesday in Lyon County District Court. Joni Lee Beemer will be in court before Judge Doug Jones at 9:30 am. Beemer faces one count of di...
Aug 15, 2023
Boil water advisory lifted for Allen residents
Several days after much of Lyon County Rural Water District 1's territory was lifted from a boil water advisory, the city of Allen was removed Tuesday. A 6-inch line broke near Roads 310 and F on Wedn...
Aug 15, 2023 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
'We take care of our own;' Mulready's Pub raising funds to support former Emporia family affected by Hawaii wildfires
Former Emporian Edgar Rodriguez and his family may not live in Emporia any longer, but that's not stopping a local business from doing all it can to support them in a moment of great need. The Rodrigu...
Aug 14, 2023 Rodriguez family. Facebook courtesy photo.
