Category Archives: News
Phi Delta Theta holding annual Pole Sit fundraiser through Saturday
Phi Delta Theta began its 37th annual Pole Sit fundraiser Friday morning. The Pole Sit, located at the intersection of 12th and Commercial, sees fraternity members take turns sitting on the pole while...
Oct 28, 2022 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Emporia Main Street gearing up for activity filled weekend
Emporia Main Street has a busy weekend ahead. Eek Town tours return Friday and Saturday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Casey Woods says there are a lot of partners lined up f...
Oct 28, 2022 Emporia Main Street image.
Emporia Senior Center Board to "explore all options" during emergency meeting Monday
The Emporia Senior Center Board of Directors will convene an "emergency meeting" Monday evening. The meeting will begin at 6 pm at the Emporia Senior Center, 603 East 12th Avenue. Four executive sessi...
Oct 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
40th annual Emporia Farmers Market outdoor season concluding Saturday
The finale of the outdoor market season for the Emporia Farmers Market is coming Saturday Farmers Market Manager Trisha Fullerton says the market has seen a strong turnout of both shoppers and vendors...
Oct 28, 2022
Emporia fire responds to two small fires
Emporia Fire was called out to two different small fires early Thursday evening. A cooking pot left on a stove caused cosmetic cabinet damage in an East Emporia apartment Thursday afternoon. Emporia F...
Oct 27, 2022 KVOE News photo.
SOS receives $600,000 to assist crime victims
SOS has received significant grant funding over the past two months, and the latest round was announced this week. SOS is receiving nearly $600,000 to help crime victims as announced by the Office of ...
Oct 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Quarterly public health report highlights Lyon County Commission action session Thursday
COVID-19 infections appear to be on a decline for the time being, however, Lyon County Public Health is now asking residents to be mindful of two other major viruses. According to CareArc Community He...
Oct 27, 2022 Lyon County Commission photos.
Ongoing drought forcing ranchers and producers to take notable steps with livestock
Drought is affecting farmers and ranchers alike. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees says some producers in south-central and southeast Kansas have had to empty their pastures a month early beca...
Oct 27, 2022 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow are ready to celebrate with the community Día de los Muertos Festival this Saturday
The fourth annual Da de los muertos event is ready to go this Saturday. Activities will include dancing, food, music and much more. Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow representative Sally Sanchez, says s...
Oct 27, 2022 HOTT is inviting the community to celebrate Dia de los Muertos / Emporia Main Street graphic
USD 251 Board of Education approves districtwide facilities survey set to begin in early 2023
A comprehensive facilities study is coming next year for USD 251 North Lyon County. During a special work session Wednesday evening the Board of Education unanimously approved a school facilities stud...
Oct 27, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
