Category Archives: News
Highway Department equipment among lead items for Lyon County Commission meeting
Lyon County commissioners will discuss new equipment, a memorandum of understanding and a nonprofit update in Thursday's action meeting. Commissioners will consider a quote from Emporia Kenworth for a...
Nov 16, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
New magistrate judge named for Coffey County
A member of Coffey County's government is now the county's magistrate judge. Kara Reynolds is currently the executive director of Coffey County Transportation. Reynolds was among four finalists interv...
Nov 16, 2022 Clipart Library graphic.
Trump announces presidential bid
Former President Donald Trump has officially announced he is running for president in 2024, marking his third bid for the White House. Saying "We are a nation in decline" and "America's comeback start...
Nov 16, 2022 Donald Trump. White House photo.
Kansas receiving at least $15 million from Walmart in opioid settlement
Kansas will get at least $15 million from Walmart as part of a settlement agreement on opioid medicines. Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the settlement involves allegations Walmart failed to prope...
Nov 16, 2022 Kansas Great Seal.
RDA Board of Directors to discuss options for new meeting days or times
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has its monthly meeting Friday morning. Board members will get an update on the Business Appreciation Committee's work after discussing opti...
Nov 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
'Protect your community:' Town hall answers questions, counters concerns about vaccine need and effectiveness
The effectiveness of vaccines -- and, in some cases, the need -- have been increasingly questioned as one of the side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newman Regional Health offered a town hall to th...
Nov 16, 2022 Dr. Valarie Creswell (standing) opens the "Healthcare: Confidence in Vaccines" town hall as Newman Regional Health physicians Dr. Alana Longwell (center) and Dr. Jennifer Esau observe. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Concert generates items for different local food pantries
Albert Taylor Hall held a special concert Tuesday night. Residents could donate at least two non-perishable food items in lieu of the normal $5 admission cost. Totals are pending. Proceeds will be spl...
Nov 16, 2022 Anita Valdez/KVOE News.
Planning commissioners continue to progress on zoning regulations during monthly meeting Tuesday
The finish line may not be quite "in sight" just yet, however, Emporia Lyon County Area Metropolitan Planning Commission Chairman Kenton Thomas believes the commission is continuing to make great prog...
Nov 15, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
FLINT ROAD WATER MAIN BREAK: Flooded residents begin reaching out to City Accounting after water main break
Residents who noticed flooding in their homes after a water main break in northwest Emporia and haven't already called the city are encouraged to do so. Residents can call the City Accounting Departme...
Nov 15, 2022 Laura Schwinn.
USD 253 celebrates American Education Week with annual cookie delivery
American Education Week is fully underway in Emporia. A team of USD 253 Emporia administrators and representatives of Emporia NEA and Emporia State Federal Credit Union stopped by every school and dis...
Nov 15, 2022 Lyndel Landgren/USD 253.
