Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: History Center reopens with limited schedule
The Lyon County History Center is now open to the public after being closed by coronavirus. Director Greg Jordan says there will be a new set of operating hours for the time being. Historical Society ...
Jun 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia gets second CARES Act grant for economic development, meals initiatives
The city of Emporia is getting more federal aid to battle coronavirus and its impacts. Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall’s office has announced the city is getting $132,000 for meal programs and...
Jun 10, 2020
ESU Summer Theatre develops 'A Change of Plans' for online viewing
A change of plans is an understatement for how COVID-19 has adjusted life as we know it the past three months. It’s also the title of a special Zoom production from the Emporia State theater dep...
Jun 10, 2020
Water repairs close part of Prairie Street; portion of West 15th to close Thursday
Work continues on a water main repair in west Emporia. A Public Works crew has been working to locate and patch a leak that developed on Prairie Street just south of 18th. Department director Dean Gra...
Jun 10, 2020
UPDATE: Power outage cleared, but USD 253 Grab-and-Go service at Village Elementary still canceled
Isolated power outages continue across the KVOE listening area with gusty winds continuing Wednesday morning. Emporia only had one outage as of 9 am, but it affected Village Elementary — and as ...
Jun 10, 2020
No injuries following gas leak Tuesday evening
Emporia Fire Crews responded to a reported gas leak in central Emporia Tuesday evening. According to Batallion Chief Tony Fuller, the leak was discovered by residents at 1012 Sunnyslope who had just r...
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: ESU eliminates positions, announces "hiring frost" as part of budget cutting efforts
With Emporia State University facing a significant budget shortfall heading into the upcoming academic year, difficult decisions have had to be made including the termination of certain positions. Dur...
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County announces one new case
Lyon County had a minor increase in COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Lyon County Public Health announced one new case in Tuesday’s update. This brings the total number of positive and probable positive c...
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: FHTC 'Night of Inspiration' to be a virtual event July 31
There will be a Night of Inspiration for Flint Hills Technical College this year — but it will be a virtual event. On KVOE’s Tech Talk on Tuesday, College Vice President of Advancement Mik...
Jun 09, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Beef Fest Committee makes 'responsible decision' to cancel celebration
After Monday’s announcement the Flint Hills Beef Fest celebration was canceled, committee member Brian Rees gave further insight into that decision on KVOE’s Morning Show on Tuesday. Your ...
Jun 09, 2020
