Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: RDA board mulls potential 25-percent budget, discusses COVID-19-related local economic trends
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas had two big highlights as part of the Board of Directors’ monthly meeting Friday. President Kent Heermann says part of the meeting was...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 251 sets tentative prom, graduation dates; other area districts discussing similar steps
School district administrators across the KVOE listening area are hoping the coronavirus pandemic eases soon so they can schedule some special activities for their upperclassmen. USD 251 North Lyon Co...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Stability -- as much as possible -- helping Emporia Christian School students through continuous learning period
Students, staff and parents have adjusted well to the COVID-19 changes wrought at Emporia Christian School. Principal Trisha Fullerton offered that perspective on KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Friday...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: More schedule adjustments for Emporia Rec Commission
When the Emporia Recreation Commission’s seasonal catalog comes out next week, a lot of those activities will be moved or canceled. The most recent announcement from the Rec Commission on Friday...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Supreme Court sets Saturday hearing in governor's lawsuit against Legislative Coordinating Council
That’s expediting the process. Less than a day after receiving paperwork from Governor Laura Kelly’s legal team, the Kansas Supreme Court says it will have an extraordinary Saturday mornin...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Small Business Development Center receiving numerous requests for information, assistance
The Small Business Development Center at Emporia State University has seen a hefty call load the last month. Understandably so, with small businesses trying to move forward through the coronavirus pan...
Apr 10, 2020
Marion County quake causes light shaking in Emporia
There were a handful of reports after an earthquake in Marion County on Thursday night. A magnitude 2.8 earthquake hit just southeast of Marion around 8 pm. Light shaking was reported near the epicent...
Apr 10, 2020
Freezes, fire danger, severe weather: It's all in the forecast the next few days
The overnight freeze developed as expected. Temperatures fell below freezing shortly before 5 am in Emporia as cold air continued to filter across the KVOE listening area. Freeze warnings continue unt...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor says VP Pence on board with state measures to battle virus, will help get PPE from FEMA
During her news briefing Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly mentioned support from Vice President Mike Pence in two different ways. Coming off a phone call with the vice president shortly before her news ...
Apr 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor files suit against Legislative Coordinating Council
Governor Laura Kelly’s administration is now taking legal action in response to actions by state legislative leaders Wednesday. During her daily news conference Thursday afternoon, Governor Kell...
Apr 09, 2020
