Category Archives: News
City of Emporia unveils results of recent citywide operations survey
The results of a recent citywide survey will go a long way in helping city administration improve operations at every level. The survey was sent out to local residents back in August and City Manager ...
Sep 27, 2022 City of Emporia Image.
Emporia High briefly evacuated after small gas leak in new science wing
A small gas leak at Emporia High prompted a short evacuation of the full school building Tuesday morning. Emporia Fire responded shortly after 9:30 am. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says issues were not...
Sep 27, 2022 Emporia High students were evacuated for about 30 minutes as a precaution after a small gas leak Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Street Rehab moves into paving phase this week; separate project beginning near 18th and Americus Road
Another project involving road work is coming for Emporia-area drivers. The latest one is just west of Emporia. City Communications Director Christine Johnson says the city contractor will start road ...
Sep 27, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
Emporia hosting Rural Rise Summit beginning Wednesday
A big three-day conference begins Wednesday in Emporia. The Rural Rise Summit is focused on economic development in rural areas. Presentations begin Wednesday afternoon and continue through lunchtime ...
Sep 27, 2022 Rural Rise Summit photo.
Emporia DMV office reopens but is short-staffed
A day after saying Emporia's Department of Motor Vehicles office was closed until further notice due to COVID-19 infection, the office is open -- but it's short-staffed. Flinthills Mall General Manage...
Sep 27, 2022 Flinthills Mall graphic.
Staffing, recruitment matters ahead for USD 253 Emporia Board of Education
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has an update on staffing as part of its regular meeting Wednesday. Board members will learn more about the district's staffing changes right before the school y...
Sep 27, 2022 Mary Herbert Education Center. KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Land Bank schedules special meeting
Emporia's Land Bank has a special meeting Wednesday morning. Board members will discuss the status of closing costs -- excluding taxes -- paid by the Land Bank for the sale of property at 748 West Fou...
Sep 27, 2022 Emporia Land Bank logo.
Man awaiting sentencing in Lyon-Chase county pursuit also awaiting extradition decision in separate case
Court proceedings continue for one inmate in Lyon County accused of criminal activity in another state. Cody Bauer is accused of violating Colorado state law regarding controlled substances and crimin...
Sep 27, 2022 Cody Bauer. Lyon County Jail photo.
CareArc monthly board meeting coming Tuesday
The CareArc Board of Directors has its monthly meeting Tuesday. Amongst new business on the agenda will be a new job description, a review of a new member application and a presentation on root canal ...
Sep 26, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Walk to End Alzheimer's and Community Health Fest coming to Lyon County Fairgrounds Saturday
The Lyon County Fairgrounds will be busy Saturday. The 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's will be taking place beginning at 8:45 am with registration, followed by a special ceremony at 9:45 am and the walk ...
Sep 26, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
