Category Archives: News
Red Cross working to combat blood shortage nationwide
The United States is currently in a severe blood shortage and the Red Cross is asking for your help. The blood drive that was supposed to be held at Emporia High on Thursday was moved to the Flint Hil...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Contact information for city and county offices
For those needing to contact city and county officials for important business are asked to utilize the following contact information CITY OF EMPORIA OFFICES Water Department/Utility Billing: 620-343-4...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Extensive list of closures now includes all Emporia city offices beginning Monday
The hits keep coming for local operations thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Effective Monday, all city of Emporia offices will be closed to the general public. While the public will not be permitted...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County health officials wary of spike in cases
Local health officials joined KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Friday morning to update the situation and what may be ahead short-term. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Financial relief packages announced for Kansas businesses as jobless claims jump
Governor Laura Kelly used a roughly 40-minute news conference Friday to detail financial plans to help businesses struggling with the new coronavirus landscape. Much of her focus was on hospitality an...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Recent trend of closures, cancellations continues with David Traylor Zoo closure, LCAT adjustments
More and more places are shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Before the city of Emporia closed all offices and White Auditorium in addition to Municipal Court, the David Traylor Zoo com...
Mar 20, 2020
Clarion Inn owners close Emporia hotel, seeking buyer
Signage on the front door says Emporia’s Clarion Inn is closed due to the coronavirus situation, but COVID-19 may not resolve the closure. Representatives of Jacaruso Enterprises say the closure...
Mar 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor's executive powers extended, somewhat limited by Legislature
In light of COVID-19, lawmakers have extended Governor Laura Kelly’s emergency powers but have voted to keep the right to review and possibly revoke some of her decisions. Both the House and Sen...
Mar 20, 2020
Lawmakers adjourn after finishing transportation plan, nearly $20 billion budget
Kansas lawmakers hammered out a new state budget and an updated 10-year highway plan Thursday. The budget comprises almost $20 billion in spending. It includes $50 million for unforeseen expenses due ...
Mar 20, 2020
Wind advisories over, but breezy Friday, cold Friday night ahead
Windy conditions have been commonplace across the KVOE listening area since early afternoon Thursday. Wind gusts topped 40 mph at the Emporia Municipal Airport shortly before 6 pm Thursday and hit 40 ...
Mar 20, 2020
