Category Archives: News
Applications open for USDA Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs
Ag producers who have not started the process of enrolling in the US Department of Agriculture's two main safety-net programs can do so now. The USDA is now in the process of issuing nearly $2 billion...
Nov 14, 2021 US Department of Agriculture logo.
2021 All Veterans Tribute activities culminate with annual Quilts of Gratitude presentation Sunday
More than 30 veterans were honored during a special ceremony to close out Emporia's 2021 All Veterans Tribute Sunday. The annual Quilts of Gratitude presentation was held Sunday afternoon inside the L...
Nov 14, 2021 Army Veteran Robert Davis is presented his quilt during the 2021 Quilts of Gratitude Ceremony. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
SHICK counseling appointments available through Lyon County Extension Office as Medicare open enrollment period continues
With a little less than a month to go before the Medicare Open Enrollment deadline, free counseling services through the Lyon County Extension Office are still available for anyone wishing to review t...
Nov 13, 2021 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas Image.
UPDATE: Commercial St. rail crossing to be closed through Saturday; Mechanic Street underpass reopens Sunday
Repair work will keep a busy rail crossing closed through the remainder of the week into the upcoming weekend. The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center says the rail crossing at Commercial Stre...
Nov 13, 2021 KVOE News File Photo
Emporia's new upper story RHID development draws high praise from Kansas Lt. Governor
Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland has heralded Emporia as a "model" of economic development for the state of Kansas following a recent stop in town Thursday. After walking in the annual Veterans Day pa...
Nov 13, 2021 Lt. Governor David Toland looks over plans for Emporia's new upper story RHID development with Rick and Blake Mitchell of Mitchell Markowitz Construction. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Available guaranteed loan amounts increase for ag producers on national scale
The US Department of Agriculture says ag producers can seek a higher limit for guaranteed farm loans if they so choose. The USDA increased the guaranteed farm loan amount from $1.776 million to $1.825...
Nov 13, 2021 US Department of Agriculture logo.
KDOT continuing efforts to establish vehicle charging station network across Kansas
The Kansas Department of Transportation continues seeking requests for proposals as it plans for a network of electric vehicle charging stations along the state's major highways. KDOT issued a request...
Nov 13, 2021 A Tesla charging station in west Emporia has been used with increasing frequency since it was built last year. As another charging station is set to be built in downtown Emporia by the end of the year, KDOT is planning charging station corridors in Emporia, near the Matfield Green service exit and other locations across Kansas. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: 22 new cases, four recoveries reported in Lyon County Friday
Lyon County's moderate active case increases continued for the fifth straight reporting period Friday. Public Health reported 22 new cases Friday afternoon with four recoveries causing the active tota...
Nov 12, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
USD 252 planning for upcoming vaccination clinics while celebrating recent state awards for district curriculum
USD 252 Southern Lyon County is bumping up efforts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the district. According to Superintendent Mike Argabright, the district is getting set to host a vaccin...
Nov 12, 2021 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Memorial services to be held Nov. 23 for former Emporia business owner Paul DeBauge
Memorial services have been announced for former Emporia business owner Paul DeBauge who passed away Friday at the age of 82. DeBauge enlisted inthe US Navy after graduating from the University of Kan...
Nov 12, 2021 Paul DeBauge. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home photo
