Category Archives: News
SOS Strong already ahead of past fundraisers financially with matching grants announced
SOS Strong kicked off Monday night, and Director Connie Cahoone is excited to see how the fundraiser goes this year. Last year's event was held virtually due to coronavirus. This year will see pre-pan...
Jun 22, 2021 Photo courtesy Kari Wedel/SOS.
RecXtra and budget discussions highlight Emporia Recreation Commission monthly meeting
The Emporia Recreation Commission has begun very early discussions on its continued involvement with after-school programming for USD 253 Emporia students with the possibility of a long-time program c...
Jun 21, 2021 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Bloom House Youth Services working towards establishment of "basic center" by end of year
Emporia's newest non-profit agency, Bloom House Youth Services, is hoping to be up and running by the end of this year. Bloom House Board President Clara Corn recently joined KVOE's Talk of Emporia to...
Jun 21, 2021 Bloom House Youth Services Logo.
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE removes two cases from Lyon County overall total
Lyon County Public Health's first report of the week showed a decrease in overall and active COVID-19 cases and deaths. According to the report, the county's overall case total decreased by two cases ...
Jun 21, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic
Ignition point confirmed, cause undetermined in destructive April 2 fire at Lake Kahola
The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office has concluded its report after fire destroyed a pickup truck and a cabin at Lake Kahola in early April. Chase County Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says the report co...
Jun 21, 2021 Kansas State Fire Marshal graphic.
Lyon County residents urged to take part in survey as broadband expansion effort continues
Lyon County residents are encouraged to take part in an online survey that could well help the county's fledgling effort to expand broadband Internet access countywide. County Controller Dan Williams ...
Jun 21, 2021 Portions of Lyon County are well covered by broadband Internet, while others are underserved and others have no coverage at all. Image courtesy Dan Williams/Lyon County Controller.
Board of Regents decision to approve tuition changes at Emporia State welcomed by university administrators
Last week's decision by the Kansas Board of Regents to approve adjustments in Emporia State University's tuition and fee structure was welcomed by university administrators. Vice President of Administ...
Jun 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Financial matters sprinkled through Flint Hills Community Health Center board agenda
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors has its monthly meeting Tuesday, and financial matters will take center stage. The start of the meeting involves an audit report from Scott G...
Jun 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Isolated severe storm reports after Sunday activity
A line of thunderstorms triggered several severe thunderstorm warnings and isolated severe weather early Sunday evening. Storms generally formed along the Kansas Turnpike and tracked to the east-south...
Jun 20, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health now delivering vaccines to homebound
Lyon County Public Health continues efforts to make it easier for people wanting coronavirus vaccines to get those shots. Several weeks ago, Public Health moved from large-scale vaccination clinics to...
Jun 20, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
