Category Archives: News
USD 252 looking to put recent grant funding towards family engagement events and resources
With an ever-expanding need for childcare and family resources, USD 252 Southern Lyon County is looking to expand its reach and support of local families thanks to a generous grant award from the stat...
Feb 7, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Emporia Middle School's Connor McBride wins Lyon County Spelling Bee
Emporia Middle School took three of the top four spots at the 2023 Lyon County Spelling Bee, led by eighth-grader Connor McBride. Adrianna Sieberns of Olpe was second, followed by JT Tucker and Cora B...
Feb 7, 2023 Lyon County Spelling Bee's top four: (from letf) Connor McBride, Adrianna Sieberns, JT Tucker, Cora Barrett. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Work on South Arundel sanitary sewer project taking next step
Work is beginning very soon on Emporia's latest planned sanitary sewer improvement project. The city's contractor will shut down loop access for the two streets immediately west of South Arundel begin...
Feb 7, 2023 City of Emporia map.
Proehl takes on new role as David Traylor Zoo's education coordinator
Kelli Proehl is going from one position in Emporia city services to another. Proehl had worked for years at the Emporia Public Library, including time as assistant director of children's services, but...
Feb 7, 2023 Kelli Proehl. City of Emporia photo.
Lyon County Emergency Food and Shelter Board obtains over $8,000 in federal funds
Over $8,300 is coming to Lyon County's Emergency Food and Shelter Board, according to the United Way of the Flint Hills. A local board consisting of the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, a repre...
Feb 7, 2023 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
WEATHER: Lyon, Morris counties not yet scheduled for spotter training sessions; Severe Weather Awareness Week set for March 6-10
Not all area counties will host a storm spotter training session when the schedule begins in a few weeks -- yet. In fact, Lyon and Morris counties do not currently have training sessions this spring a...
Feb 7, 2023 In 2018, Eureka was hit by a tornado for the second time in three years. Adrianne Stapleford photo.
Four-day school week, construction matters ahead for USD 253 Emporia board
Construction and education improvement matters will lead the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting Wednesday. So is an idea to significantly shift the school schedule. Early conversations are set...
Feb 7, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Lyon County Planning Board set for annual reorganization meeting
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board is set to meet Wednesday evening. Board members will elect a chair, vice chair and secretary. They will also discuss goals and objectives for the coming year...
Feb 7, 2023 Lyon County logo.
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness making tremendous progress with Breaking Stigma, Breaking Ground campaign
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness is into the "home stretch" of its Breaking Stigma, Breaking Ground fundraising campaign. Roughly a year after announcing the campaign, Crosswinds CEO Amanda Cunningh...
Feb 6, 2023 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness logo.
Changes coming to 27th annual St. Patrick's day activities within Emporia
The annual St. Patrick's Committee host of events is back on the schedule, however, there are some major changes coming. Regarding fundraising, Committee member Barb Lowry says they will be taking a n...
Feb 6, 2023 St. Patrick's Day Committee Image
