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CORONAVIRUS: Stats easing at USD 251 North Lyon County
Coronavirus response matters highlighted Wednesday night’s meeting for the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education. Superintendent Bob Blair says he is pleased certain indicators are trendi...
Dec 10, 2020
USD 253 Board of Education begins search for new superintendent, boasts record graduation rates
The search for a new superintendent for USD 253 Emporia Schools is now officially underway. During the USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening, the board approved both the superintendent ...
Dec 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 417 Morris County stays in remote learning, allows activities for Council Grove Junior-Senior High students
USD 417 Morris County is allowing activities this month, but it’s staying with its remote learning model for junior high and high school students until at least Jan. 10. After over two hours of ...
Dec 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor announces executive order mandating testing within state-licensed long-term care facilities
Governor Laura Kelly’s latest effort seeks to create more uniformity for COVID-19 testing practices across all state long-term care facilities. During her weekly news briefing Wednesday, the gov...
Dec 9, 2020
City commissioners receive ESU quarterly report, review park improvements during regular meeting Wednesday
A recent report from Emporia State University President Allison Garrett revealed some major concerns for higher ed funding potentially coming over the next year. During her report to Emporia City Comm...
Dec 9, 2020
Small travel plaza to see discussion by Regional Development Association board
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will have a Board of Directors meeting early Friday. The lead item on the agenda is a Community Improvement District application for what...
Dec 9, 2020
"Ebb and flow' of Kansas Senate prompts Longbine to step away from Senate Vice President role
With the political pendulum swinging hard to the right, 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia decided to halt his official leadership role in the Chamber. Longbine joined KVOE’s On-Air ...
Dec 9, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Over 60 new cases, one new death in Lyon County
Lyon County’s overall COVID-19 caseload is approaching 2,800 after the latest announcement from Public Health on Wednesday. Public Health announced 62 new cases between Monday and Wednesday, put...
Dec 9, 2020
Audio - Wedesday - 12-09-20
Live Call-In: Emporia Main Street Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Salvation Army Major Deb Thompson has a holiday campaign update. Your browser does not support the audio e...
Dec 9, 2020
Salvation Army continues busy holiday season
No surprise — things have been busy for Emporia’s Salvation Army office with the holiday season in full effect. As the Red Kettle fundraising campaign continues, the Salvation Army just ha...
Dec 9, 2020
