Category Archives: News
CASA of the Flint Hills seeking new volunteers amid COVID-19 pandemic
CASA of the Flint Hills Director Dena Russell says their current volunteers have had several hurdles placed in their way due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they continue to adapt. During KVOE’s N...
Jun 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County sees decrease in active cases
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 8 fewer active COVID-19 cases in Tuesdays update. There are now 39 active cases in Lyon County. There are 3 new COVID-19 cases reported in the update. That incre...
Jun 16, 2020
No injuries after fire at north Lyon County ranching business on Monday
Thankfully, nobody was hurt after fire destroyed one building and damaged another at a north Lyon County ranching operation early Monday evening. Firefighters were called to Keith Cattle Company, 1056...
Jun 16, 2020
Emporia Recreation Commission announces upcoming summer camp program at Peter Pan Park
The Emporia Recreation Commission is putting summer camp back on the calendar starting next month. On Monday’s Talk of Emporia, ERC RecXtra Program Supervisor Tiffany Barker unveiled the commiss...
Jun 16, 2020
City of Emporia announces Street Rehabilitation work zones
Street rehab work is underway in the Emporia city limits. The City of Emporia has announced numerous streets will receive improvements, with work beginning this past Friday: *Antler Ridge*Arrowhead St...
Jun 16, 2020
Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday evening
Emporia City Commissioners will consider appointing members to a new task force aimed at assisting Emporia Fire and EMS. During the commission’s study session last Wednesday, a proposal was made...
Jun 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: SBA reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan program
The Small Business Administration is reopening its Economic Injury Disaster Loan and EIDL Advance program portal for all eligible businesses and nonprofits. Administrator Jovita Carranza says the deci...
Jun 16, 2020
'Grumpy Monkey' wins ESU's Bill Martin, Jr., Picture Book Award
Emporia State University has named the winner of the 2020 Bill Martin, Jr., Picture Book Award. “Grumpy Monkey,” written by Nickelodeon International producer Suzanne Lang and illustrated ...
Jun 16, 2020
Governor pleased with US Supreme Court ruling barring workplace discrimination against LGBTQ employees
Governor Laura Kelly is pleased with the U Supreme Court’s ruling banning employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Your browser does not support the audio...
Jun 16, 2020
US-50 near Emporia approved for KDOT construction project
The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved a bid for a highway construction project just west of Emporia. KDOT has approved a project for grading, surfacing and bridge work on US Highway 50....
Jun 16, 2020
