Category Archives: News
Emporia Arts Center, Hetlinger to receive state tax credits for projects
Two Emporia nonprofits are among more than 25 organizations receiving project funding through the state's Community Service Tax Credit program. The Emporia Arts Center is receiving tax credits to help...
Jul 16, 2021 State of Kansas flag.
Biodiesel facility demolition and Fanestil move highlight RDA monthly meeting Friday
Demolition on Renewable Energy Groups' partially constructed biodiesel facility may begin soon. During the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors' monthly meeting F...
Jul 16, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health sees shift in infections to younger ages as vaccination rates edge up
Lyon County Public Health is closely monitoring the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, which came to the county Wednesday. Lyon County Public Health added 21 new cases to the county...
Jul 16, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Hefty rain totals reported as flood alerts continue near Emporia
Flood watches and flood alerts are up across parts of the KVOE listening area. Greenwood County is in a flood warning until 10:15 am after 2-4 inches of rain have fallen since Thursday. Greenwood Coun...
Jul 16, 2021 KVOE's rain total of 2.6 inches Thursday into Friday aligned with numerous totals of 2-plus inches reported by KVOE listeners. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Timmerman and Riverside building leadership express excitement for upcoming education redesign efforts
Building leaders for Timmerman and Riverside Elementary schools are ecstatic after being selected as two of the latest schools that will be undergoing education redesign. It was announced Tuesday by t...
Jul 15, 2021 Kansas State Department of Education graphic.
More retail coming to the Emporia Pavilions? 'There's definitely fire with the smoke'
There has been a lot of chatter about new retail moving into the Emporia Pavilions development in northwest Emporia basically all year long. Special Projects Coordinator Jim Witt says "there's definit...
Jul 15, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County to reduce mil levy, but it still needs to file notice to exceed revenue-neutral rate
Lyon County commissioners are reducing the mil levy on county property taxpayers, but they still have to file a notice of intent to exceed the state's revenue-neutral rate. County Controller Dan Willi...
Jul 15, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Tallgrass National Preserve hosts Big Insects on the Prairie Friday
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve will host "Big insects on the Prairie" Friday. The activity begins at 10 am and continues throughout the day until 4 pm at the Tallgrass National Preserve. The ...
Jul 15, 2021 Photo courtesy of Okalahoma State
Benefit concert and auction to support Ashley Rodak's battle against leukemia
Live music and a silent auction can be expected at the Bourbon Cowboy this weekend, where the proceeds from the event will go to support Ashley Rodak's battle against leukemia. Singer, songwriter, and...
Jul 15, 2021 The Ashley Rodak benefit concert Sunday will help Ashley Rodak get the support she needs while fighting leukemia.
RDA board to discuss REG site closure, Fanestil move
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors has two main items on the agenda for its monthly meeting Friday. Board members will get an update on site closure and dem...
Jul 15, 2021 Left unfinished for years, the Renewable Energy Group plant in southeast Emporia is approaching final closure. KVOE News file photo.
