Category Archives: News
Budget, education funding and health related legislation pass Kansas Legislature prior to adjournment of 2023 legislative session Friday
Bills pertaining to physical health, education funding and the state's budget were all passed by Kansas Lawmakers before the adjournment of the 2023 legislative session Friday. The Kansas House of Rep...
Apr 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Light rainfall closes down damp week
There was widespread rainfall Friday afternoon and evening, at least based on KVOE's WeatherTAP.com radar. There just wasn't a lot of it -- and there haven't been a lot of reports, either. *KVOE studi...
Apr 28, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
All Bridges & Backroads lead to Emporia Granada Theatre on Friday night
For at least one night, all Bridges & Backroads led to the Emporia Granada Theatre. World-renowned musicians John Ford Coley, Billy Dean and Tom Wurth brought some of their most well-known hits to...
Apr 28, 2023 Billy Dean (from left), John Ford Coley and Tom Wurth played at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Friday as part of the Bridges & Backroads Tour. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 386 board discusses alleged KOMA violation in special meeting
The USD 386 Madison-Virgil Board of Education believes concerns about a possible open meetings violation are unfounded, but the district will await a formal decision from the Kansas Attorney General's...
Apr 28, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
Probation announced in Lyon County attempted indecent liberties case
Probation is the sentence for a man who pleaded no contest to attempted sexual activity with a minor in Lyon County. On Friday, Judge Jeff Larson sentenced Larry Kemmerer to 24 months of probation aft...
Apr 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Draper expands on National Teachers Hall of Fame goals during KVOE Morning Show interview
Celebrating great teachers and elevating the teaching profession. Those are two goals the National Teachers Hall of Fame has had since its inception. Those goals -- and two others -- are front and cen...
Apr 28, 2023 Dr. Ralph Draper was announced as the new Executive Director of the National Teachers Hall of Fame Thursday afternoon. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
LaTurner calls on Senate, White House to move forward on fiscal restraint after US House passes debt ceiling bill
With the United States now over $30 trillion in debt, Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner says Republicans in the US House of Representatives have passed a solid plan for bringing some fiscal restraint t...
Apr 28, 2023 Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner. Official photo.
Fiesta Primavera de LEAP! set for Sunday
After a busy Saturday, residents are encouraged to attend an event through the LEAP! program Sunday. LEAP! Director Erin Blocker says the Fiesta Primavera de LEAP! event will offer food trucks, loteri...
Apr 28, 2023 Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer's Prevention logo.
Man arrested in connection to alleged east Emporia shooting charged with two counts of attempted murder
The man accused in an alleged shooting in east Emporia from Thursday is now charged with two counts of attempted murder instead of one. Assistant Lyon County Attorney Amy Aranda has formally charged 4...
Apr 28, 2023 Michael Bradley. Lyon County Jail photo.
Michigan residents, including kidnapping suspect, arrested after Chase County traffic stop leads to drugs and 'large amount of cash'
Two Michigan residents await decisions on criminal charges after an arrest in Chase County on Thursday. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy did a traffic stop on US Highway 50 in Strong City after noti...
Apr 28, 2023 Benjamin Conley (left), Margaret Ducsat. Chase County Jail photos.
