Category Archives: News
Emporia High lockdown suspect to remain in detention until next hearing
The teenager accused of aggravated assault in an alleged incident that led to lockdowns at several Emporia schools and Flint Hills Technical College late last month will remain in detention until his ...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporian arrested on suspicion of aggravated arson after small fire, reported discovery of second incendiary device
Formal charges are now officially pending after a structure fire report from early Monday. Following the incident reported at 825 Congress around 4 am, Emporia Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says a joint inv...
Apr 11, 2023 Emporia Police and Emporia Fire have been investigating a reported structure fire -- and the potential use of an incendiary device -- during an alleged incident in the 800 block of Congress early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Emergency Management Director pleased with response by area fire departments and residents to busy grass fire season
The annual burn season has been busy with activity truly ramping up just over the past week. According to Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell, the county saw right around 100 active ...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Drug distribution, offender registry cases ahead Wednesday in Lyon County District Court
A suspect in a Lyon County drug distribution and contraband trafficking case has a hearing Wednesday. Maurice De'Sean Evans has a preliminary hearing at 1:30 pm. Evans is accused of distributing up to...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Trio of Lyon County contraband cases at varying points in court process
A pretrial hearing is ahead in one of several contraband cases now underway in Lyon County District Court. On Monday, Sha'Dale N'Jau was set for a pretrial at 9:30 am May 23. N'Jau may learn potential...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Wisconsin man arrested on suspected drug distribution after Osage County traffic stop
Osage County authorities have arrested a Wisconsin man on suspicions of drug distribution. Sheriff Chris Wells says an investigator did a traffic stop on Interstate 35 near the Waverly exit shortly af...
Apr 11, 2023 Jason Monroe. Osage County Jail photo.
Osage County deputies asking for help after damage to Carbondale Cemetery
Osage County deputies are asking for help as they investigate damage at a cemetery. Deputies say a vehicle drove through a fence at the Carbondale Cemetery at some point between Saturday afternoon and...
Apr 11, 2023 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
Home sales picking up speed again in Emporia, Lyon County
Home sales are picking up speed again after a brief slowdown. Homes sold last month in Emporia took an average of five days before they were sold -- well below the 30-day average seen in February. Hom...
Apr 11, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Crash near Emporia rooted in medical issue, KHP says
An apparent medical condition led to an injury crash near Emporia on Monday evening. The crash developed at 8:15 pm on the Kansas Turnpike at mile marker 129.6 northbound, or two miles northeast of th...
Apr 11, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Outdoor burns to be strongly discouraged as week progresses
As has been the case since Friday, Monday had a handful of burns that needed to be put out by area firefighters. Numerous fire departments were called out to US Highway 56 and Road C, about 25 miles n...
Apr 11, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
