Category Archives: News
Emporia City Commission extends mask mandate, adopts provisions from county mandate Wednesday
The city of Emporia’s mask mandate will now continue through December, with some additions, following back-to-back meetings for Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. Commissioners unanimously ap...
Nov 19, 2020
WEATHER: Greenwood County fire burns over two miles
Area fire departments scrambled to douse a number of grass fires that happened Wednesday. The biggest started in a remote part of northwest Greenwood County near Teterville. Greenwood County Fire Chie...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor announces state-wide "face covering protocol"
Kansas is now the latest state to issue a state-wide masking policy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in recent weeks. During her weekly press briefing Wednesday afternoon, Governor Laura Ke...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce cancels 43rd Christmas Parade
Despite best efforts, the annual Emporia Christmas Parade is now off the community calendar this year. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce announced the decision Wednesday afternoon due to the overwh...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County total caseload approaching 2,000; active cases nearing 700
Lyon County is fast approaching 2,000 total cases of coronavirus since the pandemic started in late March. Public Health on Wednesday announced an increase of 93 cases between Monday and Wednesday, pu...
Nov 18, 2020
Over 700 Evergy customers briefly without power in and around Americus, Allen, Bushong
Power outages are affecting numerous area residents Wednesday afternoon. Evergy reports almost 750 customers in Americus, Allen, Bushong and rural areas near those communities went without power for a...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Despite scattered staff leave, Emporia city operations continue at normal levels
City operations continue unabated in light of the coronavirus pandemic, although there has been a recent strain on staff. According to the Human Resources Department, the city has had over 60 staffers...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Celebrities in Disguise moved to February
Less than a month after it was announced, Celebrities in Disguise is having to shift dates. The fundraiser for the Granada Theatre was originally set for Dec. 19. The plan now is to have the event in ...
Nov 18, 2020
Second annual Grocery Grab coming Saturday
Saturday is the day for the second annual Grocery Grab, courtesy of the Emporia Rotary Club. Club member Robin Newell says it’s a fun event and a unique fundraiser for the area. Your browser doe...
Nov 18, 2020
Emporia travel plaza moving forward
Work continues to bring a new travel plaza to west Emporia. City consultant Jim Witt tells KVOE News Brown Stone 3 Development LLC has recently submitted an application for tax increment financing, wh...
Nov 18, 2020
