Category Archives: News
'The camel has his nose under the tent:' Opponents say final passage of medical marijuana is gateway to recreational use
Medical marijuana took one step closer to becoming part of Kansas law after the House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday. The vote was 79-42 in favor. 60th District Representative Mark Schreibe...
May 6, 2021
City Water/Accounting offices temporarily relocating beginning Wednesday
The City of Emporia’s Water and Accounting Office’s will be relocating for a brief time starting next week. The offices will move from their current location inside White Auditorium to Con...
May 6, 2021
Lyon County Commission extends disaster declaration Thursday
Lyon County’s disaster declaration will now continue through next month. Lyon County Commissioners approved a 28-day extension of the declaration through Jun. 3 during their weekly action sessio...
May 6, 2021
Convention and Visitors Bureau undergoes name change to Visit Emporia
The name has changed, however, the mission of Visit Emporia remains the same. Formerly known as the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the agency underwent a recent name change to Visit Emporia. D...
May 6, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health holding pop-up clinics at schools this week, offering vaccines at Health Center starting Monday
For several weeks, Lyon County Public Health has alerted the public about a change in approach for COVID-19 vaccinations. That adjustment will be evident Thursday and Friday as Public Health hits the ...
May 6, 2021
'Major Deb' moving to Minnesota; new Salvation Army leader announced
After four-plus years at the helm of Emporia’s Salvation Army, Major Deb Thompson has a new assignment waiting for her. By the end of June, Thompson is going to Albert Lea, Minnesota. She says s...
May 6, 2021
KVOE Working Women After Hours grand prize winner ready to shop
Joleen Bolinger has some shopping ahead — and she doesn’t mind one bit. Earlier this week, Bolinger was announced as the KVOE Working Women After Hours grand prize winner — meaning s...
May 6, 2021
RDA board to discuss budgets, operations, marketing at monthly meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will have its monthly meeting Friday morning. Board members will discuss budget matters as well as operations and marketi...
May 6, 2021
Second-half property tax payments due Monday in Lyon County
Lyon County property owners are reminded to pay their second-half property tax payments soon. Second-half payments are due Monday. Payments are accepted in the Lyon County Treasurer’s Office, as...
May 6, 2021
Emporia Public Library to suspend services later this month with renovations ahead
If you had plans to browse the items inside the Emporia Public Library, you’d best do so sooner than later. Starting May 17, the library will suspend all services aside from outdoor dropboxes an...
May 6, 2021
