Purchase and emergency fund use requests set to come before Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
A request for emergency funds to handle repairs at the North Lyon County Senior Center will be one of two action items considered by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. Carol Curless of the North Lyon County Senior Center will submit a request for $1,000 to support roof repairs at the center. Separately, commis...
May 01, 2024
Sweet Granada KC set for grand opening Friday
A little over a month to the day after the announcement that the Sweet Granada would be expanding operations to Southern Kansas City, the new storefront is set for its grand opening later this week. Sweet Granada Owner Kim Redeker says a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at noon Friday at the new location in the Red...
May 01, 2024
WEATHER: Alerts for April 30, 2024
The National Weather Service has several alerts posted for area counties. Active alerts *Tornado watch: Coffey, Greenwood counties until 11 pm Tuesday. *Severe thunderstorm warning: Northern Greenwood County until 7:45 pm. Eureka, Eureka Airport and Hamilton. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. *Flood watch: Coff...
Apr 30, 2024
Emporia Granada Theatre busy with upcoming events under interim director Hank Osterhout
Hank Osterhout has done quite a bit in his short time as interim director of the Emporia Granada Theatre. Osterhout joined KVOE's Newsmaker 2 Segment to give an update on what's happening at the Granada. Osterhout says he's trying to utilize the theatre to its full potential. Upcoming events at the Granada include Cros...
Apr 30, 2024
STATEHOUSE: Lawmakers override governor on abortion bills but not on tax relief, gender-affirming policies
After the Kansas House overwhelmingly voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of a tax relief package, the Kansas Senate came up one vote short of overriding and making a Republican plan the new rule of the land. Senators voted 26-14 in favor, but they needed 27 votes. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine was in t...
Apr 30, 2024
Handful of public activities connected to Unbound Gravel taking place this week
Expect 4,000 riders in and around Emporia within the next month as Unbound Gravel 2024 approaches. Activities for the public are actually picking up speed now with events this week. Unbound has a special volunteer celebration from 6-8 pm at Unbound HQ, 714 Commercial. Athlete Services Manager Treva Worrell says Unbound...
Apr 30, 2024
President approves disaster declaration for several area counties following January storm
While severe spring weather is a concern this week, state and some area government officials are breathing a sigh of relief after a federal decision on aid from severe winter weather. The Office of Kansas Adjutant General says President Joe Biden has approved Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's request for a federal disaster...
Apr 30, 2024
Numerous takeaways from Newman Regional Health strategic planning retreat
Newman Regional Health's nearly-daylong strategic planning retreat Monday had several key takeaways. Immediately, the list includes a continued investment into safety and service, enhancing quality of care and access to care regionwide and special attention to the area Latino and elderly populations as well as those ne...
Apr 30, 2024
Infrastructure projects, Quaker Park final decision ahead for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have their traditional action and study meeting lineup Wednesday. The action meeting will be first, starting at 11 am at the Municipal Court Room. City commissioners could approve materials contracts for the Southeast Waterline Transmission project and the 2024 Street Rehab project as part of...
Apr 30, 2024
Special meeting ahead Tuesday for USD 251
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting Tuesday. Board members are discussing the five-year capital outlay plan in general terms, as well as gymnasium and wall repairs at Northern Heights High School and new bleachers at North Lyon County Elementary and Junior High. The meeting is at 5:30...
Apr 30, 2024