Category Archives: News
Mitch Budke grateful for 'awesome' community support, including first-ever Mitch Fest, after fireworks accident
In December, Mitch Budke lost three fingers and a thumb on his left hand -- and the use of his left eye -- after an old firework exploded while he was trying to discard it. Other people may have compl...
May 07, 2023 Mitch Budke was all smiles as fundraising continued Saturday to help his recovery from a fireworks accident late last year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Third annual cornhole tournament helps to offset Alex Conley's medical expenses from 2021 crash
Alex Conley continues his recovery from a nearly-fatal crash near Emporia over two years ago, and the Americus area demonstrated its support for him with a fundraising cornhole tournament now into its...
May 07, 2023 Lacy Cowdin (left) poses with her brother, Alex Conley, during a third annual cornhole tournament raising funds to offset Conley's medical expenses after he was hurt in a crash in late 2021. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
The Big Race draws attention to Big Brothers Big Sisters program
It's never the homestretch for Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Lyon County -- but supporters got some thrills watching the homestretch of the Kentucky Derby as part of the first-ever Big Race on Satu...
May 07, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Several hay bales destroyed by fire south of Hartford
Several hay bales were damaged by a fire in southeast Lyon County late Saturday afternoon. Hartford-Neosho Rapids Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says the fire at 350 Road X, about seven miles south-southwes...
May 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Unofficial record high temperature set Saturday; another record likely Sunday before severe weather chance
By the National Weather Service records, Saturday's high temperature was the hottest it has been in Emporia for a May 6. Granted, records at the Emporia Municipal Airport only date back to 1950, but t...
May 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia man hurt in wreck just north of Wichita
A two-vehicle wreck near Wichita led to a hospital trip for an Emporia man Saturday morning. The crash happened at the junction of Kansas Highway 254 and Rock Road shortly before 8:15 pm. The Kansas H...
May 06, 2023 Google Maps image.
Pickup destroyed when charcoal grill rekindles after recent camping trip
Emporia Fire says a camping trip Friday led to a destructive fire Saturday. A vehicle fire was reported in the 3600 block of Whitetail Lane shortly before 2 pm. EFD Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says...
May 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Farmers Market begins 41st outdoor season
The market is here. Markets now run Saturdays 8-10:30 am through October at the Seventh and Merchant parking lot. Wednesday afternoons go June through September. Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
May 06, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Lyon County child rape, aggravated indecent liberties case has new judge as hearings moves forward
A Lyon County criminal case involving charges of rape and aggravated indecent liberties has a new court date and a new judge. Dennis Ray Torrence had asked unsuccessfully for Judge Laura Miser to recu...
May 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County exploitation case set for pretrial hearing in mid-May
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of sexually exploiting a child. Chad Pretzer faces three separate counts related to at least one incident ...
May 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
