Author Archives: News
Lyon County Commission approves quote, rejects bid during weekly meeting
County Commissioners spent the majority of their weekly action meeting in private sessions Thursday morning. Before excusing themselves to executive sessions, commissioners approved a quote from TCS U...
Dec 05, 2019
KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction total now almost $25,000 and counting
Because of several different factors, the KVOE-National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction last month generated more money for the Hall than any prior auction. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia this we...
Dec 05, 2019
Artist Open House comes as Plumb Place pushes for 'clean slate' financially in 2020
Art from stone to blown glass to paintings and more will be on display as the 16th annual Artist Open House fills Plumb Place this weekend. Organizer Peggy Lyon has been part of each open house, and s...
Dec 05, 2019
New United Way director discusses prior experiences, future goals during KVOE interview
New United Way of the Flint Hills Director Mickey Edwards is enjoying her first few weeks on the job. Edwards has been on board now for about two weeks after a 23-year career with Court Appointed Spec...
Dec 05, 2019
Limited schedule for Emporia Main Street's carriage rides
The carriage rides are back. Emporia Main Street begins its annual holiday tradition Thursday evening, and Director Casey Woods says the main difference from previous years is in the schedule. It̵...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia PD, Homeland Security combine for drug-related arrests
A search warrant conducted by the Emporia Police Department and US Department of Homeland Security has led to the arrests of two people on suspicion of drug activity. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says office...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia State professor: Impeachment of Trump inevitable, conviction highly unlikely
With proceedings moving towards formal impeachment of President Donald Trump, perhaps as soon as this month, Emporia State University political science professor Michael Smith says Thursday’s an...
Dec 05, 2019
Audio - Thursday - 12-05-19
Kaila Mock and Joel Smith preview this Fridays First Friday Artwalk. Your browser does not support the audio element. Bob Burenheide of the Flint Hills Optimists discusses the Christmas tree lot fundr...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia State basketball opens MIAA play vs Nebraska Kearney
The Emporia State womens and mens basketball teams open MIAA play Thursday night when they host Nebraska Kearney. The Lady Hornets will be facing a team that is undefeated, 7-0. Junior Kali Martin say...
Dec 05, 2019
Emporia High girls wrestling begins season at Spring Hill
The Emporia High girls wrestling team opens their season with a tournament at Spring Hill Thursday. Junior Trinity Ervin is happy to have a girls season. Your browser does not support the audio elemen...
Dec 05, 2019
