Category Archives: News
Emporia State announces Bill Martin Jr Picture Book Award winner
Emporia State University has announced the winner of its Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award winner. "Every Little Letter" is written by Deborah Underwood, a Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times b...
Jul 18, 2022 Courtesy Emporia State University.
Triple-digit heat expected Tuesday, both weekend days
Air temperatures at or above 100 degrees are possible several times this week. The first of those times is Tuesday, when air temperatures are expected to reach 101 and heat index readings could go abo...
Jul 18, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education meeting Monday evening
Budget discussions are ahead for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education Monday night. The board will review the projected budget for the 2022/23 school year. The conversations come just t...
Jul 17, 2022 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Beacon for Hope launches new support group supporting suicide survivors
Local residents struggling with the loss of a loved one due to suicide now have a new source of support. Beacon For Hope Suicide Prevention launched its new suicide survivor support group this past Th...
Jul 17, 2022 Beacon For Hope Logo.
Budget publication to be considered by Emporia Recreation Commission Monday
Members of the Emporia Recreation Commission will be closing the books on fiscal year 2022 and setting the stage for fiscal year 2023 Monday evening. Commissioners will first convene for a special boa...
Jul 17, 2022 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
Atmosphere relaxed for Gravel City Night Out
Cyclists from almost all ages enjoyed themselves during the Gravel City Night Out on Saturday. Garret Hammond of Olpe was the youngest participant in the 50-mile ride. He says he was glad to finish, g...
Jul 17, 2022 Cyclists prepare to begin the 2022 Gravel City Night Out on Saturday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Ideas already under discussion for 2023 Emporia High Apella all-class reunion
There's a good foundation for growth after the first Emporia High all-class Apella reunion. Organizer Casey Woods says there were several reasons for an all-class format, including a reflection of the...
Jul 17, 2022 Tom Page and Friends perform at Radius Brewing as part of the first Emporia High Apella all-class reunion activities Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU BUZZ: Refer a Hornet program gets incentives
Emporia State University is hoping to reverse a decline in enrollment -- in part by incentivizing a referral program. Director of Admissions Lydia Barnhart said the overall Refer a Hornet program has ...
Jul 16, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Congress ends waivers for school meal costs
During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of school-aged children had some peace of mind with meals because they didn't have to pay. That's changing. Congress did not extend federal school waivers, so the...
Jul 16, 2022 USD 253 Emporia photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Osage County seeing high transmission stats through CDC online tracking website
After seeing low levels of coronavirus increases for weeks, five of the seven counties in the KVOE listening area are now seeing moderate to high levels of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control...
Jul 16, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map.
