Category Archives: News
Emporia State University plan to reduce non-resident tuition rates approved
Tuition rates for non-resident students at Emporia State University will come down after the Kansas Board of Regents approved the university's proposal this week. ESU is reducing the non-resident rate...
Jun 18, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Heermann announces upcoming retirement at Friday's RDA meeting
Throughout its 27-year history, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has had one leader. That will change next year. Kent Heermann announced his retirement during Friday's RDA B...
Jun 18, 2021 Kent Heermann (center) presides over a Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors meeting in 2020. Heermann announced his retirement last summer. KVOE News file photo.
Boil water advisory ends for LeRoy
LeRoy is out of a boil water advisory. The advisory was announced Thursday by city leadership after some telemetry issues and a reported loss of pressure. Residents can call the city office at 620-964...
Jun 18, 2021 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Two more surprise grants announced by Emporia Community Foundation
Emporia Community Foundation Celebrates went north and south of Emporia for surprise grant announcements Thursday. Community Foundation administrators gave a surprise $500 grant to the North Lyon Coun...
Jun 18, 2021 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
Heat advisory returns for Lyon, most surrounding counties Friday
Another sultry day is ahead for the KVOE listening area. A heat advisory has been posted for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until 7 pm. It's the second straight day these counties ...
Jun 17, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
All are welcome and invited to attend inaugural Emporia Pride! parade Saturday
This weekend inclusion, equality and most importantly love for all people will be on full display in downtown Emporia. The first-ever pride parade and drag show are set to take place in downtown Empor...
Jun 17, 2021 Emporia Community Action Facebook photo.
Livestock managing to beat the heat for time being
Right now, livestock is holding their own, in part because of extended rainfall during the back half of May. This is good because Lyon Count Extension ag agent Brian Rees says cattle can go through a ...
Jun 17, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia community preparing for first annual Juneteenth Celebration just days after designation as a federal holiday
This has been a historical week and the history will continue this weekend in Emporia. Thursday, US President Joe Biden signed legislation proclaiming Jun. 19, known as Juneteenth, a federal holiday. ...
Jun 17, 2021 President Joe Biden (seated, center) signs legislation marking June 19 -- also known as Juneteenth -- as a federal holiday. ABC News photo.
Lyon County rescinds emergency declaration Thursday
Lyon County's Disaster Declaration is officially at an end. Following the Legislative Coordinating Council's decision Tuesday not to extend the state declaration, Lyon County Commissioners chose to fo...
Jun 17, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: #VaxToNormal fostering more interest in vaccinations
The #VaxToNormal vaccine and incentive campaign is generating some additional interest in coronavirus shots, according to Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern. O...
Jun 17, 2021 Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund graphic.
