Category Archives: News
City commissioners receive ESU quarterly report, review park improvements during regular meeting Wednesday
A recent report from Emporia State University President Allison Garrett revealed some major concerns for higher ed funding potentially coming over the next year. During her report to Emporia City Comm...
Dec 09, 2020
Small travel plaza to see discussion by Regional Development Association board
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will have a Board of Directors meeting early Friday. The lead item on the agenda is a Community Improvement District application for what...
Dec 09, 2020
"Ebb and flow' of Kansas Senate prompts Longbine to step away from Senate Vice President role
With the political pendulum swinging hard to the right, 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia decided to halt his official leadership role in the Chamber. Longbine joined KVOE’s On-Air ...
Dec 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Over 60 new cases, one new death in Lyon County
Lyon County’s overall COVID-19 caseload is approaching 2,800 after the latest announcement from Public Health on Wednesday. Public Health announced 62 new cases between Monday and Wednesday, put...
Dec 09, 2020
Salvation Army continues busy holiday season
No surprise — things have been busy for Emporia’s Salvation Army office with the holiday season in full effect. As the Red Kettle fundraising campaign continues, the Salvation Army just ha...
Dec 09, 2020
Lyon County Commission looking to push decision on zoning regulations until January
Lyon County commissioners look like they will table any decision on zoning regulations until next year. Commissioners may vote on that action during their board meeting Thursday morning. The current t...
Dec 09, 2020
Lyon County deputies report over 50 speeding citations through Thanksgiving Safe Arrival enforcement effort
Lyon County deputies have announced the results of their involvement in the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement program. Deputy Jody Meyers says there were 163 enforcement stops durin...
Dec 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 417 Morris County schedules special meeting on in-person classes, winter sports attendance policy
The USD 417 Morris County Board of Education has a special meeting Wednesday evening. Board members will discuss whether to temporarily end remote education between Dec. 14-22, which would open the do...
Dec 09, 2020
Curbit contract proposal still being sorted out
As the city of Emporia awaits a new recycling contract proposal, residents won’t have to worry about seeing the Curbit program disappear if a contract isn’t finalized by New Year’s E...
Dec 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Patient count still at 50 residents at Diversicare of Council Grove
Diversicare of Council Grove is still working to slow down a coronavirus outbreak at the facility. Diversicare currently has 50 residents infected by the virus, based on a statement late Tuesday on it...
Dec 09, 2020
