Category Archives: News
RDA board to discuss Renewable Energy Group site closure
Renewable Energy Group's time in Emporia may be coming to an end soon. The future of the REG biodiesel plant in southeast Emporia -- listed as a site closure -- is one of two lead items on the Regiona...
Jun 16, 2021 Left unfinished for years, the Renewable Energy Group plant in southeast Emporia is approaching final closure. KVOE News file photo.
Scorching heat doesn't stop Ron's Ride from reaching Olpe, generating around $4,500 for Special Olympics
Summer-like weather conditions didn't stop Ron's Ride from taking place Wednesday and raising money for Special Olympics Kansas in the process. Temperatures were in the low 80s when the ride took off ...
Jun 16, 2021 Surrounded by local law enforcement, KVOE General Manager Ron Thomas (orange shirt) completes Ron's Ride as a benefit event for Special Olympcs Kansas. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Front Porch Jam Series kicks off its fourth season
The 2021 Front Porch Jam Series will be starting off their first night of free music Friday from 7-10pm at Las Casitas park. One night per month until September, local musicians play on a local porch ...
Jun 16, 2021 Front Porch Jams/Courtesy of Front Porch Jams of Lyon Co. Facebook
WATER MAIN: Water service restored, but traffic may not be fully back to normal for at least a week after failure near 12th and C of E
The water is back on and road closure zones have tightened after a major water main break in Emporia early Wednesday. A 16-inch line split on West 12th just east of C of E Drive overnight, with the re...
Jun 16, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sutton convicted on two of three counts in Emporia shooting, robbery case
One of two current defendants in separate but allegedly connected shooting and home invasion robbery incidents last fall has been convicted on two of the three counts against him. On Tuesday, a Lyon C...
Jun 15, 2021 Lance Sutton. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia Community Foundation announces latest surprise grant winners
Emporia Community Foundation Celebrates continued Tuesday with the latest round of surprise grant announcements. Hetlinger Developmental Services received a $500 grant to continue its work with the de...
Jun 15, 2021 Emporia Community Foundation graphic.
Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission conducts first review of city zoning regulations Tuesday
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission took its first look at the City of Emporia's updated zoning regulations Tuesday evening. This is the latest draft of the regulations after...
Jun 15, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Prairie Street closed for resurfacing
Traffic on part of Prairie Street is being fully diverted for the rest of Tuesday and will see limited traffic Wednesday. Emporia's Street Department is repaving Prairie Street between Ninth and 12th....
Jun 15, 2021 Prairie Street between Ninth and 12th will be fully closed Tuesday and partly closed Wednesday for street repairs. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Ticket sales begin for Denim and Diamonds
Ticket sales are officially underway for Denim and Diamonds 2021. This is the largest annual fundraiser for Newman Regional Health, with proceeds always connecting to health care initiatives of some s...
Jun 15, 2021
Emporia State University and Dynamic Discs express excitement over Hornet Hills disc golf course
Emporia State University and Dynamic Discs are all a-buzz about the newest disc golf course in town. The new course, Hornet Hills, is located in Wilson Park on the Emporia State University campus and ...
Jun 15, 2021 Dynamic Discs owner Jeremy Rusco poses beside a basket on the new Hornet Hills Disc Golf Course. Emporia State University courtesy image.
