Emporia Farmers Market ready for regular season opener Saturday
Saturday is opening day for the Emporia Farmers Market's regular season, and Coordinator Trisha Fullerton says vendors are ready to go. Besides produce, baked goods, meats and other items, the Farmers Market will hand out Market Bucks to attending kids and there will be a drawing for a $25 Farmers Market gift certifica...
May 03, 2024
WEATHER: Last week's heavy rain clears most area locations from abnormally dry designation
Last week's heavy rainfall reset the US Drought Monitor's weekly map, at least for most area counties. For the past two weeks, abnormally dry conditions have been in place areawide. However, rain amounts ranging from 2-9 inches, depending on the county, cleared most of the area from any stage of drought. Part of extrem...
May 03, 2024
HUD announces assistance for counties involved in Jan. 8-16 federal disaster declaration
President Biden's issuance of a major disaster declaration involving 16 Kansas counties, including four in the KVOE listening area, will go beyond certain aid programs through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. US Housing and Urban Development says it is giving a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures involving mortga...
May 03, 2024
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk ahead early Saturday
Thankfully, Friday should be a pleasant day -- but an unsettled weather pattern resumes early Saturday. Friday should see sunny and mild conditions with highs in the mid-70s. Storms return to the forecast picture before sunrise Saturday, and some could be strong to borderline severe with wind gusts up to 70 mph and hai...
May 03, 2024
Visit Emporia encouraging residents to consider becoming Airbnb or short term rental host with influx of visitors coming for various community events over next several months
Emporia is already seeing a massive influx of visitors thanks to the Dynamic Discs Open this weekend, and many more visitors are expected over the next several months with several major events coming up. In addition to its annual slate of activities including the DDO, graduation and commencement ceremonies and Unbound ...
May 02, 2024
Lyon County Commission approves firearms purchase and issuance of emergency funds for roof repair reimbursement during regular action meeting Thursday
New firearms and accessories are coming to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office following approval by county commissioners Thursday morning. As part of their regular action meeting, commissioners approved a purchase request from Tobey Kelly of the Sheriff's Office for 30 new Glock 47MOS6 pistols from GT Distributors not to...
May 02, 2024
Short vehicle pursuit Thursday morning leads to arrest of one individual on suspicion of flee and elude and DUI
Formal charges are pending following an early morning vehicle pursuit in South Emporia Thursday. According to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas, the pursuit began after an Emporia Police Officer initiated a stop on a red 2005 Infinity passenger car for an alleged traffic violation around 1 am. The vehicle refused to st...
May 02, 2024
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow to hold Cinco de Mayo festivities on Saturday
Downtown Emporia will be a busy place on Saturday. Along with the Dynamic Discs Open Block Party, Cinco de Mayo festivities will occur from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the 600 and 700 blocks of Commercial. Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow member Patricia Saenz Reyes says she anticipates more people will attend this year's fes...
May 02, 2024
Over 20 work zones announced as part of Emporia's 2024 Street Rehab project
Work is still a few weeks out yet, but planning is fully underway for the city of Emporia's annual Street Rehab project. This year's project involves 14 work zones as part of the base bid: *Second Avenue: East Street to Cottonwood Street; State Street to Rural Street *10th Avenue: Peyton Street to Topeka Street *11th A...
May 02, 2024
Traffic flow adjustments coming to downtown Emporia this weekend
If you're headed to downtown Emporia for the slate of activities Saturday, be advised the travel flow won't be normal. Emporia Police says the 600 and 700 blocks of Commercial will be closed from 8 am to 11 pm with Cinco de Mayo activities for most of the day. The 800 and 900 blocks of Commercial will then be closed fr...
May 02, 2024