Category Archives: News
USD 243 Superintendent notes proper planning as key factor in strong start to 2020-21 school year
One week in and the school year is already exceeding the expectations of USD 243 Superintendent Corey Reese. Reese joined KVOE’s morning show last week and updated operations at Lebo Waverly sch...
Sep 06, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Ongoing increase in Lyon County cases has Public Health drawing attention -- again -- to non-congregate housing
Recent trends in coronavirus activity have Lyon County Public Health urging residents to consider using non-congregate housing if they qualify. Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern says i...
Sep 05, 2020
Small fires along Americus Road, near Olpe put out quickly
Emporia firefighters put out a small grass fire on the west edge of town Saturday. The fire developed along Road G, or Americus Road, in the 1800 block and was reported shortly before 11 am. Fire Capt...
Sep 05, 2020
Memorial services held for one-time Emporia assistant fire chief George Gurley, 82
Memorial services have taken place for George Gurley, a longtime Emporia firefighter and one-time assistant chief who passed away last month at age 82. Born in Emporia in 1938, Gurley graduated from E...
Sep 05, 2020
Life Time Foundation announces 3-year grant, additional funds for Emporia Public Schools Food Service
The Life Time Foundation has announced a partnership with the Emporia Public Schools Food Service Department to remove certain ingredients from school menus. Life Time has announced a better than $95,...
Sep 05, 2020
Kansas Literacy Week starts Monday
The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center is celebrating Kansas Literacy Week beginning on Labor Day, and it wants families to celebrate and participate. Assistant Director Tasia Markowitz says every day of ...
Sep 05, 2020
Brooks adjusting motion to withdraw plea in 2018 chase
Chelsea Brooks has withdrawn her motion to remove her plea in a 2018 chase incident, but that’s so a new motion can be filed soon. Brooks appeared in Lyon County District Court on Thursday and d...
Sep 05, 2020
Emporia Regional Economic Outlook Conference changing locations, going to 'flex registration'
There will be a new location for the Emporia Regional Economic Outlook Conference next month. Instead of being at Emporia State University, as it has been since its inception, the conference will be a...
Sep 05, 2020
NPC International plans to sell assets for all its Pizza Hut locations, including Emporia restaurant
The franchisee for Emporia’s Pizza Hut has announced plans to sell all its assets for both that chain and the Wendy’s restaurants it operates as well. NPC International entered into Chapte...
Sep 05, 2020
Tyson awards $10,000 grant to Newman Regional Health Diabetes Education Program
Newman Regional Health’s Diabetes Education Program was recently named the recipient of a major grant from a major local employer. Tyson Fresh Foods gifted Newman a $10,000 grant that will be us...
Sep 05, 2020
