Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: 26 new cases, 17 recoveries and one death reported in Lyon County Wednesday
Overall cases, active cases and deaths all increased in Lyon County Public Health's latest data set Wednesday. Public Health reported 26 new cases Wednesday bringing the overall total to 5,623 since l...
Nov 03, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
City Commission declares intent for issuance of industrial revenue bonds during action meeting Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission has declared its intent to assist a local business in its continued relocation efforts. During its recent action session Wednesday afternoon, the commission unanimously app...
Nov 03, 2021 Pictured from left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jon Geitz, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Rob Gilligan. KVOE News File Photo.
Fire destroys car on Interstate 35 near Lebo
Northbound Interstate 35 was closed briefly near Lebo after a car caught fire Wednesday morning. The incident developed shortly before 10 am. Details about the fire have not yet been released by Coffe...
Nov 03, 2021 Northbound Interstate 35 traffic halts as Coffey County authorities respond to a car fire near Lebo on Wednesday. Gwen Longbine.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health announces series of vaccination clinics for children ages 5 to 11
With the CDC approving the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 Tuesday, Lyon County Public Health is adding to its already lengthy list of upcoming booster and vaccination clinics. Public Health wil...
Nov 03, 2021 Lyon County Public Health Image.
Frost advisory posted for Chase, Greenwood counties from 3-9 am Thursday
If you can protect your outdoor plants Thursday morning, you'd best do so. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Chase and Greenwood counties from 3-9 am. Temperatures will be i...
Nov 03, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially recommended a COVID-19 vaccine for young students. On Tuesday evening, the CDC officially recommended the Pfizer vaccine for children ages...
Nov 02, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
Emporia Farmers Market serves up SOUPer fundraiser Tuesday
The annual Soup-A-Palooza fundraiser was a major success with hundreds of dine-in and carry-out orders keeping Emporia Farmers Market staff and volunteers busy Tuesday afternoon. Soup-A-Palooza is the...
Nov 02, 2021 Farmers Market staff and volunteers lineup to serve hungry residents during 2021 Soup-A-Palooza. Photo by Trisha Fullerton/Emporia Farmers Market
Flint Hills Technical College among community colleges eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize
Flint Hills Technical College is among 15 percent of America's community colleges eligible for the Aspen Prize. Organized by the Aspen Institute and is funded by Ascendium and the Joyce Foundation, th...
Nov 02, 2021 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
Boil water advisory to be lifted for Olpe, Lyon County Rural Water District No. 3
It has been several days, but residents of Olpe and Rural Water District No. 3 can start using their water again without the need to boil it first. The city submitted several samples to Emporia's wate...
Nov 02, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
ELECTION: Candidates offer reaction following 2021 general election Tuesday
The 2021 general election is complete and several local governing bodies will look a little different in the new year. In the race for USD 253 Emporia, three new members were elected to serve for the ...
Nov 02, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
