Category Archives: News
Overall state revenues beat expectations for 30th time in last 31 months
Overall state tax revenues exceeded expectations -- again. February's total receipts were almost $550 million, beating the monthly estimate by nearly $27 million or over 7 percent and coming in over 9...
Mar 02, 2023 Kansas Great Seal.
Attempted first-degree murder among charges filed after Feb. 6 shots fired in east central Emporia
Nearly a month after a shots fired incident in east-central Emporia, a suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. Rafael Castaneda Jr had his first appearance in Lyon County District...
Mar 01, 2023 One man has been arrested and charged after shots fired call near South and Market early Feb. 6. KVOE News file photo.
UPDATE: Emporia Water Treatment Plant staff recognized for international honor during city commission meeting Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners recognized the staff of Emporia's water treatment plant during the commission's regular action meeting Wednesday morning. The recognition comes as Emporia's drinking water w...
Mar 01, 2023 KVOE News File Photo
Lyon County commissioners to handle numerous purchase, quote requests Thursday
There is a lot ahead for Lyon County commissioners as part of their action meeting Thursday. In general terms, purchases will be a big part of the agenda. Commissioners will look at buying patrol vehi...
Mar 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Hartford City Council seeking to appoint board member
Hartford residents were set to choose three City Council members as part of the 2023 election cycle. Another position has come open. The city is asking residents in the Hartford city limits to apply f...
Mar 01, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
'She's ready for the next level:' USD 386 board elevates junior-senior high principal Baird to superintendent
USD 386 Madison-Virgil moved quickly to name its new superintendent. After current superintendent Steve Jowers announced his resignation less than a month ago, the district's Board of Education named ...
Mar 01, 2023 USD 386 Madison-Virgil graphic.
Services announced for Emporia High sophomore Allison Hess
Services have been announced for Allison Hess, the Emporia High sophomore who passed away last week. A visitation will take place at 6:30 pm Sunday at Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church. A Celebration of L...
Mar 01, 2023 Allison Hess. Courtesy photo.
Street Cats Club's new grant opportunity is set to start this March with some free services
The Street Cats Club announced the creation of a new fund that will help cat owners experiencing economic hardships in the Lyon county area. The Street Cats Club has been helping cats in the community...
Feb 28, 2023 Street Cats Club logo
Muhlig excited to be returning to listening area as new USD 252 Superintendent in July
Incoming USD 252 Southern Lyon County Superintendent Ryan Muhlig will be stepping into a brand new role but a familiar setting when he takes over for retiring Superintendent Mike Argabright later this...
Feb 28, 2023 Ryan Muhlig. USD 252 Southern Lyon County photo.
EMPORIA STATE: Professors file 'petition of mandamus' against university, Board of Regents after approval of Framework for Workforce Management
Two current Emporia State University professors have filed a legal request against the university, Kansas Board of Regents, the Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings and several Administrative Hear...
Feb 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
