Category Archives: News
USD 252 Southern Lyon County continuing emphasis on post secondary success
USD 252 Southern Lyon County is narrowing its focus on improving performance at both the elementary and secondary education levels. During the USD 252 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, board ...
Mar 9, 2021
No injuries or structural damage following minor grass fire at David Traylor Zoo
Emporia Firefighters responded to a minor grass fire at the David Traylor Zoo Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called to the zoo shortly before 1:30 pm for a reported grass fire that began after sparks f...
Mar 9, 2021
ESU announces on-campus schedule for provost interviews
Candidates have not been announced yet, but Emporia State University has announced the schedule of finalist visits for the provost and vice president of academic affairs position. Candidates will be o...
Mar 9, 2021
Flint Hills Technical College Board of Directors approves minimal tuition increase
Tuition will be increasing slightly at Flint Hills Technical College next year. During the FHTC Board of Directors meeting Monday afternoon the board approved a $5 increase on general credits. College...
Mar 9, 2021
Lyon County Most Wanted suspect arrested
Local authorities have captured an Emporia man on the Lyon County Most Wanted list for two months. Emporia Police Sgt. Lisa Hayes tells KVOE News 20-year-old Alexander Couch was recently arrested by t...
Mar 9, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: CDC offers guidance on mitigation for fully vaccinated residents
As more and more individuals receive their COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering answers to some frequently asked questions. According to the CDC, vaccinated in...
Mar 9, 2021
ELECTION: Kansas Attorney General now running for governor
Ending months of speculation, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is running for governor. Schmidt made the announcement on social media Tuesday morning. Schmidt was elected as attorney general in 2...
Mar 9, 2021
Lyndon teenager found safe after going missing in 2019
A Lyndon teenager missing for better than 15 months has been found safe. Jeremy Samuel Veal initially went missing Nov. 5, 2019, according to Kansas Missing and Unsolved. Details about his discovery h...
Mar 9, 2021
Kansas taps regional compact for more equipment as fire danger remains high
Equipment from several other states is helping Kansas as the fire danger continues in elevated form through at least Wednesday. Kansas State Forester Jason Hartman says equipment from Colorado, South ...
Mar 9, 2021
Sentencing Wednesday for one-time teacher who pleaded to sexual misconduct charges
A former Emporia High teacher faces sentencing Wednesday on sexual misconduct charges with students. Tyler Bosiljevac pleaded guilty to one count of attempted unlawful sexual relations between a teach...
Mar 9, 2021
