Category Archives: News
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 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.
Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees approves 2nd floor Rural Health Clinic expansion
The 2nd Floor Rural Health Clinic Expansion was the main topic of discussion for the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday. The space which is in the Medical Office Building curre...
Oct 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Celebration of life coming next Saturday for Dorine Harter
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved and heavily involved community member who passed away earlier this week. Dorine Harter passed away Monday, Oct. 24 at the age of 80. Harter was b...
Oct 27, 2022 Dorine Harter.
Photo courtesy of Erren Harter.
