Category Archives: News
TFI secures new state grant for children, families of adoptive parents
The Family Initiative, also known as TFI, has announced a new state grant will help it offer supports to children and families of adoptive parents. The Individualized Adoption Support grant from the K...
Dec 31, 2022 The Family Initiative logo.
Lyon County health officials bracing for another increase in COVID-19 cases
With flu numbers increasing, local health officials are also tracking new COVID variants that are affecting other parts of the country. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennif...
Dec 31, 2022 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Extended rain chance beginning Monday may lead to more travel hazards than rainfall by Tuesday
There is an extended chance of rainfall Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. That does not mean there is a chance of heavy rainfall attached. The National Weather Service is expecting a quarter-inch...
Dec 31, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
White City man arrested on suspicion of drug possession, trafficking contraband
Morris County deputies have arrested one person on suspected drug activity. The Sheriff's Office says deputies conducted a traffic stop in White City around 7:40 pm Friday, and the K-9 Kimber alerted ...
Dec 31, 2022 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Restaurant demolition largely complete at site of possible hotel in northwest Emporia
There is still some work to do, including cleanup, but demolition of a longstanding restaurant site in northwest Emporia is largely done. Crews have been working for several weeks to bring the former ...
Dec 31, 2022 Not much is left standing at the site of Emporia's former Montana Mike's restaurant as crews continue work towards a possible hotel at 3010 Eaglecrest. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Man arrested after allegedly leading foot chase inside Emporia hotel
One man has been arrested after an alleged disturbance and threat of explosives led to a chase inside an Emporia hotel early Saturday. Officers on site say the disturbance was reported at Emporia's Be...
Dec 31, 2022 Emporia Police officers responded to the Best Western hotel after an alleged disturbance, later arresting Adam D'Angelo after an alleged chase inside the building. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Grand opening date tentatively set for Emporia Marshalls store
It appears Marshalls will open its Emporia store at 24th and Industrial in less than a month. The company website is now targeting 8-10 am Jan. 26 for grand opening activities. Marshalls had targeted ...
Dec 31, 2022 After delaying the scheduled grand opening from last month, it appears the Marshalls store at the Emporia Pavilions will open in late January. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Expanded public art events, printing and framing services all on Emporia First Friday's radar for 2023
Organizers of Emporia's First Friday Artwalk are looking to "paint the whole town" with expanded events and activities in development for the new year. During a recent interview on KVOE's Morning Show...
Dec 30, 2022 Emporia First Friday logo.
USD 252 Southern Lyon County sets special meeting to begin superintendent selection process
With Mike Argabright announcing his upcoming retirement earlier this month, the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has announced a special meeting Monday to begin official conversations a...
Dec 30, 2022 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
Flu numbers increasing for Lyon County as 2022 ends
Lyon County's flu numbers are increasing, according to Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern. The disease severity does not seem to be higher than what Public Health noted pr...
Dec 30, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
