Category Archives: News
CANDIDATE FORUM: COVID-19, budgets, taxes part of Lyon County Commission Second District discussion
Coronavirus response was one topic of note during KVOE’s Lyon County Commission Second District Candidate Forum on Tuesday, but it wasn’t the only one. Democrat Ron McCoy and Republican Do...
Oct 13, 2020
Hollenbeck: Flint Hills Technical College 'in a good place' as he announces retirement
Renovations and expansions for nursing, dental assistants, culinary arts and welding. Educational agreements with Emporia State University, four-year universities and school districts across the state...
Oct 13, 2020
Bollier stopping in Emporia for campaign appearance Friday
US Senate candidate Barbara Bollier is making a campaign stop in Emporia this week. The Kansas City Democrat will have a “Bollier for Senate Lawn Chair Chat” at Fremont Park at 12:30 pm Fr...
Oct 13, 2020
Wide-ranging agenda ahead for Emporia City Commission's study meeting; action session to follow
Emporia city commissioners have a busy Wednesday ahead. Commissioners have two meetings, a study meeting at 10 am and an adjourned action session meeting at 11. During the study meeting, commissioners...
Oct 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood, Morris counties add new cases
Three area counties made new coronavirus reports Monday, although only two announced new cases from the weekend. *Chase County stayed flat with 28 community cases. There are no active cases being list...
Oct 13, 2020
USD 253 Emporia board discussing construction items in Wednesday meeting
Construction matters will be at the forefront of Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting for USD 253 Emporia. Board members will discuss hazardous materials abatement — specifically a...
Oct 13, 2020
Coronavirus response, enrollment and real estate among talking points for USD 251 board
USD 251 North Lyon County will have a regular board meeting Wednesday night. Board members will get separate updates on COVID-19 response, enrollment and finances. The board will also have two executi...
Oct 13, 2020
National Association of Letter Carriers honors local veteran and former postman for 5 decades of dedication.
Emporia resident and local veteran Aaron Bura was received special recognition Monday evening after spending the past 50 years as a devoted member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Bura,...
Oct 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Over 20 new cases reported by Lyon County Public Health
For the first time in weeks, Lyon County Public Health had a weekend with over 20 new coronavirus cases. Public Health announced 21 new cases Monday with no recovered patients for the weekend. The cou...
Oct 12, 2020
Habitat for Humanity announces dedication ceremony for recently completed home
Habitat for Humanity has completed work on another home in the local community and are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishment later this month. Habitat will be holding a dedication ceremony...
Oct 12, 2020
