Kansas Department of Commerce announces ROOMS grant for upper-story development
A recently-announced grant program for upper-story development got at least some of its inspiration from Emporia's work in this economic development field, according to Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods: The Kansas Department of Commerce recently announced funding through the Residential Opportunities on Main St...
May 13, 2024
'My heart is in helping people:' Argabright details run for Kansas Senate
Mike Argabright is looking to change direction with his community service. Argabright announced a run for the Kansas Senate 17th District last week after retiring last summer from USD 252 Southern Lyon County. He tells KVOE News "my heart is in helping people." Argabright is currently the only announced candi...
May 13, 2024
Gufler Mansion owners join KVOE Morning Show to discuss business evolution, ongoing sale of property and path forward
What has it meant for Brad and Susan Cochennet to run the Gufler Mansion since 2016? The couple came on KVOE's Morning Show on Monday to discuss their time running the mansion, the evolution of the business, their recent announcement of selling the property and their path forward once the mansion is sold. The Cochennet...
May 13, 2024
Revised skate park plans unveiled ahead of Emporia City Commission discussion
Revised plans for Emporia's new skate park in Whittier Park will be presented to the Emporia City Commission this week. Renderings from American Ramp Company have been posted to the city of Emporia's social media page and also at KVOE.com's social media. This follows work by American Ramp and the city Skate Park Adviso...
May 13, 2024
Pretrial hearing set for late May in Lyon County vehicular murder case
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month in a Lyon County vehicular murder case. On Friday, Judge Jeff Larson set a hearing date for May 28 in the case against Travis Edwards, accused in the traffic deaths of two people. Edwards, a semi driver, is charged will killing 29-year-old Ryan Miller of Independence, Misso...
May 13, 2024
One Lyon County drug distribution case goes to plea, another moving towards trial
Sentencing is ahead this summer in a Lyon County drug distribution case that has moved to a no-contest plea. Alexander Stewart had originally been charged with distributing up to 100 grams of psilocybin (sill-uh-SY-bin), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after an alleged incident in mid-Decem...
May 13, 2024
WEATHER: With a few exceptions, rain a key part of forecast all this week
The week ahead has numerous chances for rain, occasional chances for storms and practically no chances for severe weather. There is a good chance of showers and embedded thunderstorms through Monday and a moderate chance for Monday evening. Tuesday should be clear and dry, but rain chances return late Wednesday morning...
May 13, 2024
Better than 300 students take first step to future success during 2024 Emporia High School graduation Sunday
Sunday was not just the tip of the iceberg, but the start of a whole new journey for the 2024 senior class of Emporia High School. That was the message from EHS Principal Dathan Fischer to the more than 300 graduating seniors during the EHS graduation ceremony inside a full-capacity White Auditorium. During his comment...
May 12, 2024
Kansas governor vetoes two more bills
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a pair of bills sought by Republicans on Friday. The governor vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 172, which would have created the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act. The bill was designed to halt "foreign principals" from certain countries from holdin...
May 11, 2024
Worthy charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement after incident at empty Emporia hotel
Formal charges have been filed and a first court appearance date is set for a woman who allegedly evaded law enforcement authorities before climbing onto the roof of an empty Emporia hotel several days ago. Amy Worthy, 39, was charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement and will appear in court at 1:15 p...
May 11, 2024