Category Archives: News
One person to Newman Regional Health for treatment after wreck near 24th and Industrial
One person suffered apparently minor injuries after a crash in northwest Emporia on Monday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to the 2300 block of Industrial around 11 am after a crash involvi...
Jul 18, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Most schools supplies for USD 253 students handled -- again -- by First United Methodist Church
Once again, most school supplies are being handled for USD 253 Emporia students. First United Methodist Church is teaming up with a range of individuals and community partners to donate school supplie...
Jul 18, 2022 First United Methodist Church screenshot.
Hetlinger's Planting Hope greenhouse nearly finished
Construction is moving along at Hetlinger Developmental Services. In fact, Hetlinger's newest addition, the Planting Hope greenhouse, is just about complete. Director Trudy Hutchinson says the greenho...
Jul 18, 2022 Hetlinger Developmental Services photo.
Mahtropolis planned unit development going back in front of Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has its monthly meeting Tuesday. The board will look at a requested planned unit development for the so-called Mahtropolis home developmen...
Jul 18, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Nominations sought for Fourth District's new magistrate judge position
The Kansas Judicial System is seeking nominations to fill a new magistrate judge position in Coffey County. Nominees must be residents of Coffey County, both when they take office and while they hold ...
Jul 18, 2022 Kansas Courts graphic.
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.
