Category Archives: News
Osage County residents approve new law enforcement center 1,149 to 505 Tuesday
The votes are in and a new law enforcement center is coming to Osage County. County residents approved the construction of a new facility by a final vote of 1,149 to 505 according to the Osage County ...
Feb 08, 2022 Osage County Sheriff's Office graphic.
2022 Lyon County Spelling Bee taking place Thursday
The Lyon County Spelling Bee is coming Thursday. 27 students in grades 3-8 from across the county will be coming the Humanitarian Center in Emporia looking to advance on to the Sunflower State Spellin...
Feb 08, 2022 Lyon County Spelling Bee Logo.
Humane Society of Flint Hills welcomes renewed partnership with K-State's animal shelter medicine program
A renewed emphasis on vaccinations, spaying and neutering and pet adoptions at the Emporia Animal Shelter has the full support of Kansas State's animal shelter medicine program. Personnel changes at t...
Feb 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Recent projects set to alleviate some of Emporia's housing shortage, but much work remains to meet local demand
As the city of Emporia tries to expand housing options, you can expect a lot of ongoing emphasis on so-called infill developments. Recent decisions by the Emporia City Commission opened up development...
Feb 08, 2022 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
With high grass fire danger at minimum expected this week, Lyon County residents reminded of online burn reporting process
Even with recent snowfall melting into the ground the past few days, conditions are ripe for grass fire activity. The snowfall hasn't helped dormant grasses that have been dry for months, and weather ...
Feb 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Jim Wayman nearing retirement after lengthy career at ESB Financial
If you haven't wished Jim Wayman well as he enters retirement, you have a chance to do so Wednesday. ESB Financial has a special celebration from 2-4 pm at 801 Merchant to celebrate Wayman's retiremen...
Feb 08, 2022
Benefits, hazards of social media detailed in ESU Master of Science in Forensic Science webinar
Social media is a useful tool for law enforcement, businesses, nonprofits and even personal connections. However, there are obvious -- and not-so-obvious -- issues with social media. On Monday night, ...
Feb 08, 2022 Emporia State University screenshot.
Another round of repairs coming soon to Mechanic Street underpass
Last fall, the Mechanic Street underpass was closed for nearly two months as a contractor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe repaired the bridge structure on top of the underpass. More work for the unde...
Feb 08, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Push to override Kansas Governor Kelly's veto of redrawn Congressional boundaries fails in Senate
It now appears the state's Congressional map boundaries will need to be set by a federal court. On Monday, the majority in the Kansas Senate voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto, but the cham...
Feb 08, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CHILDCARE: With jobs available and childcare supply tight, Emporia mulling options for helping families
Emporia's efforts to enhance the atmosphere for jobseekers is adding a layer. Housing and job options have been frequently addressed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but City Manager Trey Cocking also me...
Feb 07, 2022 Coronavirus, retirements and other factors contributed to a shortage of licensed childcare providers in Lyon County the past few years. Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
