Category Archives: News
Dynamic Discs, Dynamic Distribution sell to European venture capital companies
Dynamic Discs has a new owner and a slight adjustment to its leadership structure, but day-to-day operations are not changing and the new ownership group could set up a long-desired expansion for the ...
Mar 08, 2023 Dynamic Discs logo.
WEATHER: Light rain totals noted Tuesday into Wednesday, isolated storms possible Thursday
As expected, light rain fell across the KVOE listening area Tuesday. As of 8:30 am Wednesday: *KVOE studios: 0.35 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.28 inches *3 miles east of Emporia Municipal Airp...
Mar 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Financial matters ahead for Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners have various financial matters to handle as part of their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider approving the Year 3 payment of over $130,000 to Motorola Solut...
Mar 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Subway, Taco John's to replace longstanding McDonald's at Kansas Turnpike's Emporia service exit
New dining options are coming to the Kansas Turnpike's Emporia service exit. The restaurant will now be a combination of Subway and Taco John's, replacing McDonald's. The change follows a recent reque...
Mar 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Year-to-year home sales lower in Emporia, Lyon County
Based on the number of homes sold year-to-year and the amount of time before being sold, the local housing market is slowing down. Total home sales dipped from 36 in February 2022 to 25 last month. Ja...
Mar 08, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Habitat for Humanity's local efforts bolstered through annual benefit concert offered by ESU Music Department
Music served as the basis of a major fundraiser in Emporia on Tuesday night. The ESU Chorale, Chamber Singers and Chamber Orchestra performed during the concert. Fundraising totals will be announced l...
Mar 08, 2023 Several groups connected to the Emporia State Department of Music performed during the annual Habitat for Humanity benefit concert at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
East Emporia garage fire's cause officially undetermined
Emporia Fire has completed its investigation into a garage fire that developed in east Emporia early Wednesday. Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the official cause will be undetermined. Firefighters w...
Mar 08, 2023 Emporia firefighters begin investigating Wednesday morning's garage fire at 819 Sunrise. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Preliminary hearing in Lyon County rape case set for Wednesday
One man facing accusations of rape is set for his next hearing in Lyon County District Court this week. Jovani Sotelo has a hearing at 9 am Wednesday before Judge Lee Fowler. The hearing could well be...
Mar 08, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 Emporia Board of Education reviews student achievement and approves 'retirement agreement' with former assistant superintendent of business operations
The latest academic achievement report for USD 253 Emporia showed some areas of need but was widely positive in terms of student success. According to the report, presented to the USD 253 Board of Edu...
Mar 07, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Walker Ayers named new principal for Logan Avenue Elementary for 2023-24 school year
Logan Avenue will have a new leader following the conclusion of the current academic year. During the USD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday night, board members approved the hiring of Walker Ay...
Mar 07, 2023 Incoming Logan Avenue Elementary School Principal Walker Ayers. Photo courtesy of USD 253 Emporia.
