Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 shifts parent-teacher conferences online
Before winter break started last month, Emporia Public Schools took the COVID-related step of restricting outside public access to its facilities. It's now taking another step directly affecting stude...
Jan 13, 2022 USD 253 Emporia Public Schools Image.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas State Board of Education adjusts criteria for emergency substitute teacher licenses
The Kansas State Board of Education has taken a major step to address a developing shortage in substitute teachers as COVID spikes across the state. On Wednesday, the board unanimously approved an eme...
Jan 13, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County's Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting shifts to Zoon
Coronavirus is causing Lyon County's Local Emergency Planning Committee to hold at least its next meeting virtually. The LEPC is set to meet Jan. 20 at noon. Normally, meetings are held in the Sheriff...
Jan 13, 2022 Lyon County logo.
Emporia State promotes Falldine, McKernan
For the second time this week, Emporia State University has announced the elevation of an administrator to vice president status. It has also announced a second promotion as part fo an ongoing effort ...
Jan 13, 2022 Cory Falldine (left), Bill McKernan. Emporia State University photos.
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 looking to hire full-time contact tracers as local COVID spike continues
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is seeking a new team member focused on alleviating COVID-19 related stress on district nurses and health staff. USD 253 School Board members unanimously approved the po...
Jan 12, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County's 'exponential' increase continues with nearly 300 new cases, active caseload pushing towards county record
Earlier this week, Lyon County Public Health said the current spike in coronavirus cases was increasing at an "exponential" rate. Wednesday's data set continued the recent trend. Public Health said Ly...
Jan 12, 2022 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
City Commissioners considering new housing opportunity following discussions during regular study session Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners may possibly approve yet another avenue for housing development as soon as next week. The possibility comes following a presentation during the commission's recent study ses...
Jan 12, 2022 Emporia City Commissioners discuss the Housing Opportunity Overlay district possibility with City Zoning Administrator Justin Givens. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State, Flint Hills Technical College ready to adapt mitigation methods if needed
Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College are eyeing the latest COVID-19 spike in cases, and leaders say they can make rapid changes as needed. At Flint Hills Technical College, there...
Jan 12, 2022 KVOE News file photos.
CORONAVIRUS: Travel quarantine list now includes New York and Washington, DC
Given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, it stands to reason the state's travel quarantine list would be adjusted. This week, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment added New York State and ...
Jan 12, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Coffey County Extension to hold Calving School next week
Coffey County Extension is telling livestock producers to RSVP by Friday for its rescheduled Calving School. Activities will be Jan. 18 at the Coffey County Fairgrounds Kelly 4-H Building starting at ...
Jan 12, 2022 Scott Briggs.
