Author Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Senate Tax Committee approves plan to delay property tax penalties and interest to August
The Senate Assessment and Tax Committee is proposing changes to push property tax interest and penalty deadlines to August and eliminate appraisal increases for normal home maintenance or repairs. Com...
May 14, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 05-14-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Extension agent Brian Rees previews the USDA CARES Act webinar at noon for ag producers. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Buzz with President Allison Garrett...
May 14, 2020
Emporia States Jace McDown MIAA male athlete of the fall nominee
Emporia State Junior Jace McDown is one of 5 finalist for the MIAAs Fall Student Athlete of the year. The MIAA will be recognizing a fall and winter male and female athlete of the year instead of awar...
May 14, 2020
KU releases mens basketball non-conference schedule
The University of Kansas mens basketball team has released its 2020-2021 non-conference schedule. The Jayhawks will open the regular season November 10th against Kentucky in Chicago in the State Farm ...
May 14, 2020
Risk of strong storms and heavy rain in Thursday's forecast
Several rounds of thunderstorms are in the forecast through Saturday, with the possibility of strong storms and heavy rainfall attached. A slight risk of severe weather exists areawide for mid-afterno...
May 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: State emergency disaster declaration extended to May 26, not to mid-June as governor requested
The state’s emergency disaster declaration was extended Wednesday, but not by the length of time wanted by Governor Laura Kelly. The State Finance Council approved an extension to May 26, a 12-d...
May 14, 2020
USD 253 Board of Education regular meeting chock-full of "Emporia proud moments" Wednesday
The USD 253 Board of Education had a number of reasons to be proud during their regular board meeting Wednesday evening. Among these reasons was the board’s unanimous approval for Emporia Middle...
May 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund grant payout now approaching $85,000 in five weeks
This has been another big week for the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund. On KVOE’s On-Air Chat on Wednesday, it was revealed nearly $18,000 in grants was going to 16 businesses and nonp...
May 14, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 05-13-20
Live Call-In: Emporia Main Street Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: USD 253 Director of Community Relations Lyndel Landgren shares information about Pre-School and Kindergart...
May 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Department of Labor continuing to increase capacity for processing state unemployment claims
State unemployment claims continue to rise rapidly in Kansas as the national unemployment rate is beginning to stand on par with the great depression at 14.7 percent. These statistics were reported by...
May 13, 2020
