Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund announces over $20K in grants, orders second run of Thank U signs
Better than $20,000 was given to local businesses and nonprofits as part of action this week by the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund. On KVOE’s On-Air Chat on Wednesday, it was announce...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: FDA approves home test; Red Cross to start offering antibody tests for blood donors
The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a COVID-19 test at home. LabCorp’s Pixel home collection kit received the FDA’s emergency use authorization this week. Once the ...
Apr 23, 2020
Moderate rain totals for Lyon, Greenwood counties
Scattered rainfall led to moderate totals in and around Emporia on Wednesday. The KVOE studios picked up around 0.50 inches of rain, while the Emporia Municipal Airport got 0.51 inches. Greenwood Coun...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 to receive funds from CARES Act; announces date for 2020 graduation activities
Additional resources from the federal level will be coming to USD 253 Emporia Public Schools to address issues brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. During the USD 253 Board of Education meeting ...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County case number at 135 after 25 new positive tests
25 new positive COVID-19 tests have been confirmed by Lyon County Public Health Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases to 135 in the county. Public Health is also reporting three new recover...
Apr 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: National Guard helping to set up mobile test sites in Emporia
The Kansas National Guard is helping with coronavirus testing in Emporia. Kansas Division of Emergency Management spokesperson Jane Welch says the National Guard is supporting efforts from Lyon County...
Apr 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Plans for reopening state economy still in development; State lawmakers not returning for veto session Monday
Governor Laura Kelly’s administration is continuing to explore steps towards a safe and swift reopening of the state economy. During her daily press conference Wednesday, Governor Kelly stated t...
Apr 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties report new cases
Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are each reporting 1 new COVID-19 positive test. Morris County is reporting its 3rd positive case a male resident in his 30's, who was identified as contact to a k...
Apr 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USDA expands SNAP benefits
Residents needing help with food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are getting help through the US Department of Agriculture. USDA says SNAP benefits have increased by 40 percent d...
Apr 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Legislature delays veto session; status of emergency declaration beyond May 1 and federal aid both in question
Lawmakers are not returning to session Monday, and at this time it’s unclear when they will start the veto session. The Legislative Coordinating Council has voted unanimously to delay a decision...
Apr 22, 2020
