Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 23 new COVID-19 tests; Alma Foods remains closed due to virus
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 23 new positive COVID-19 tests in Thursdays report. Since Tuesday there have been 75 new positive tests in Lyon County. There have been 158 total positive tests ...
Apr 23, 2020
David Traylor Zoo breaks ground on newest exhibit
The construction portion of the David Traylor Zoo’s multi-million dollar Oasis Capital Campaign has officially begun. The zoo hosted a private groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for its ne...
Apr 23, 2020
EPA granting $40,000 to USD 253 Emporia for new buses
Emporia Public Schools is among close to 20 districts in Kansas receiving federal funds to replace diesel buses. USD 253 is getting $40,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency. That money will re...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Bus tours postponed through June at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
A month ago, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve closed its facilities as one of the area's early set of precautions against coronavirus. Another adjustment has been announced. The preserve is pos...
Apr 23, 2020
County commissioners approve fiber installation for public safety radio project
The city and county public safety radio project is progressing on schedule despite the coronavirus pandemic. During the Lyon County Commission’s weekly action session Thursday morning, Lyon Coun...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Super 8 named as patient shelter; National Guard administrators explain local role on KVOE Morning Show
Plans are now in place for turning one Emporia hotel into temporary housing for coronavirus patients. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has confirmed a contract has been signed for Super 8 t...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia's downtown sanitary sewer project now halted
Put on hold for the time being: Emporia’s downtown sanitary sewer project. Work has been paused now for close to two weeks. BG Consultants Principal Bruce Boettcher says the contractor halted wo...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Shift in trash patterns noted in Burlington
Earlier this month, KVOE News reported an increase in residential trash and recycling pickups in Emporia that were directly connected to the coronavirus pandemic. Other area towns are seeing that same...
Apr 23, 2020
Kansas now second nationwide for wind energy production as related to total electricity generation
Kansas ranks second in the country for wind energy production, according to the annual market report from the American Wind Energy Association. The report lists Kansas’ production as a share of ...
Apr 23, 2020
Emporia, area schools receive state honors
Several local and area schools have received recognition for their work with students. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has announced over 90 recipients of its Challenge Awards, in...
Apr 23, 2020
