Category Archives: News
Survey now available as Emporia continues visioning process
A week after beginning a public visioning process for Emporia's future, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has announced details of an online public survey to gather more info...
Mar 31, 2023 Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas graphic.
Attorney change finalized in Strong City man's federal child sex abuse materials case
There has been a change in legal counsel for a Strong City man accused of having and trying to distribute child sexual abuse materials. Walter Haskin had been represented in federal court by Lynn Burk...
Mar 31, 2023 Walter Haskin. Kansas Bureau of Investigation photo.
Lyon County's quarterly offender registrations going to appointment-only process
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is announcing a policy adjustment for registered offenders. The Sheriff's Office says quarterly registrations will be on an appointment-only basis beginning Monday. Of...
Mar 31, 2023 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Potential trial dates set in Sotelo rape case
Potential trial dates have been set in a Lyon County rape case. Jovani Sotelo has trial possibly starting as early as June 12, with other trial settings of July 17 or July 24, after a hearing Thursday...
Mar 31, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Osage County residents hurt in Shawnee County crash
Two Osage County residents needed medical attention after a crash in Shawnee County on Thursday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a two-vehicle crash developed on US Highway 75 near the Shawne...
Mar 31, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia State University noting Women's History Month, holding second Cesar Chavez Day on Friday
Emporia State University has two notable celebrations on campus Friday. ESU is holding its annual Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony. The event always includes three award presentatio...
Mar 31, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Turnpike's Matfield Green service area to change restaurants this year
More restaurant changes are coming to Kansas Turnpike service areas, including one in the KVOE listening area. The Turnpike Authority says the Matfield Green service area, served by Hardee's and Dunki...
Mar 31, 2023 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
WEATHER: Grass fires, power outages continue to develop across KVOE listening area
As expected, high winds have caused widespread issues across the KVOE listening area Friday. Grass fires started in Lyon County shortly before 1:30 pm. Brush fires developed along US Highway 50 near R...
Mar 31, 2023 Downed power lines and poles have been part of the scene as a high wind event continues across the KVOE listening area. This leaning pole was reported north of Olpe on Friday. BJ Heins.
21st Flint Hills Technical College Night of Inspiration Benefit Gala final details are ready for this upcoming April
The 21st Annual Flint Hills Technical College Night of Inspiration Benefit Gala will offer a variety of activities for guests and attendees as they fundraise, celebrate and inspire to continue support...
Mar 30, 2023 Flint Hills Technical College Foundation’s A Night of Inspiration Gala logo.
Purchases, policies and reviews all come before Lyon County Commission Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners approved multiple requests from county departments during their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. Lyon County Controller Dan Williams presented an invoice from Kansas W...
Mar 30, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
