Category Archives: News
Renovated Abigail Morse Hall opens its doors for tours and ribbon-cutting
Saturday morning, hundreds of individuals, including ESU representatives and local community members, were in attendance for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the completion of renovatio...
Jul 31, 2021 ESU Residential Life Director Cass Coughlin is ready to open Morse Hall to ESU students for years to come. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOENews
Argabright named drive chair for 2021-22 United Way of the Flint Hills annual campaign
The United Way of the Flint Hills has announced its drive chair for its annual fundraising campaign. USD 252 Superintendent Mike Argabright has been chosen to serve as the chair for the 2021-22 campai...
Jul 31, 2021 Mike Argabright. Courtesy photo.
Marginal risk of severe thunderstorms added to weekend forecast Saturday
Excessive heat is not the only weather-related concern for the KVOE listening area Saturday. The National Weather Service says there is a marginal risk of severe weather for the majority of east-centr...
Jul 31, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
Emporia Main Street caps off 30 years of operations Friday evening
For the past 30 years, Emporia Main Street has been a shining example of what Main Street organizations should aspire to be. This was one of many facts to celebrate Friday night as Emporia Main Street...
Jul 30, 2021 Kansas Lt. Governor David Toland speaks to the success and accolades of Emporia Main Street over the past 30 years. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Cases connected to Wabaunsee County Fair; CDC says delta variant as contagious as chickenpox
The Wabaunsee County Health Department says it is tracking several cases of coronavirus linked to the county's recently-completed fair. The Health Department is not announcing the number of cases, but...
Jul 30, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
USD 251 commits to reformative practices following January incident on district bus
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and USD 251 North Lyon County have reached an agreement regarding reformative practices within the district following an incident on a district school bus ...
Jul 30, 2021 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announces additional COVID-19 funding availability for school districts Friday
School districts across the state are now eligible for additional COVID-19 funding following a recent announcement by the office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Friday. In a news release from the Gover...
Jul 30, 2021 Kansas Great Seal.
CORONAVIRUS: Double-digit caseload increase, one new death reported by Lyon County Public Health
COVID-19 numbers are up again in Lyon County. After 14 new cases were announced Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health noted 12 new cases Friday. Active cases went from 38 to 42. Public Health has now a...
Jul 30, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Frustrated by the latest COVID-19 trends and policy discussions? So is Lyon County Public Health
If you're frustrated by the possible return of full-blown mask policies and social distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so are administrators at Lyon County Public Health -- including Emerge...
Jul 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Halfway to Everywhere musician list fully divulged; organizers seeking food trucks, art vendors
As Halfway 2 Everywhere approaches, the musical lineup is now set -- but the entertainment goes beyond the music and there is time for others to get in on the fun. The day-long festival is Sept. 4, an...
Jul 30, 2021 Halfway to Everywhere 2021 poster.
