Category Archives: News
Crime Stoppers encourages residents to attend Tuesday meet-and-greet
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is encouraging residents to attend its meet-and-greet celebration Tuesday evening. Crime Stoppers member Brandon Khan says part of the reason behind the event is to reintrod...
May 15, 2023 Lyon County Crime Stoppers logo.
Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals to have meetings Tuesday
Meetings are coming Tuesday for the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planning Commission meets second but has the longer agend...
May 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Mitchell goes before Kansas Supreme Court on Wednesday to appeal first-degree murder conviction in 2021 Emporia traffic death
Devawn Mitchell's appeal of his first-degree murder conviction in Lyon County District Court last year goes before the Kansas Supreme Court this week. Mitchell's appeal will take place at 10:30 am Wed...
May 15, 2023 Devawn Mitchell. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
WEATHER: Rain to stay with us until Monday evening
Rain has resumed across the KVOE listening area following a damp and -- in some cases -- soggy Mother's Day. Rain totals so far: *KVOE studios: 0.10 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.05 inches *10t...
May 15, 2023 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Investigation continues into alleged inappropriate contact at Emporia Middle School dance; no arrests confirmed
Emporia Police detectives continue their investigation into allegations of inappropriate touching of students at the Emporia Middle School spring dance late last week, and they continue asking for hel...
May 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
From exploring horizons to developing interests, Emporia High students urge each other to prepare for life ahead at commencement ceremonies
Looking back and looking ahead, seniors at Emporia High capped their high school careers by obtaining their diplomas Sunday. Looking back, Senior Class President Emma Jung reflected on the impact the ...
May 14, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health administrators express gratitude for community support as pandemic emergency officially ends
Through all the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were two themes that underpinned Friday's visit by Newman Regional Health administrators to KVOE's Talk of Emporia: dedication and...
May 14, 2023 Newman Regional Health administrators reviewed their COVID-19 pandemic operations and thanked area residents for their support on KVOE's Talk of Emporia on Friday. Pictured are (from left) Ester Knobloch, Bob Wright, Cathy Pimple and Dr. Alana Longwell. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Recreation Commission could approve Aquatic Center management agreement, GolfZone simulator
A lot of updates and a few decisions are ahead for the Emporia Recreation Commission Board on Monday. Board members will get a final update on the Jones Aquatic Center management agreement before poss...
May 14, 2023 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Lyon County attempted murder suspect to have hearings in two cases this week
A man accused of attempted murder in a Lyon County criminal case will have a hearing for that alleged incident this week. Before that, Matthew Schroeder will have a pretrial conference on misdemeanor ...
May 14, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
No damage or injuries reported with latest earthquake near Chase-Marion county line
A minor earthquake near the Chase-Marion county line was felt by residents in Chase County -- and further to the southwest in Sedgwick County on Saturday. The US Geological Survey says the magnitude 2...
May 14, 2023 US Geological Survey map.
