Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Non-life-threatening injuries after crash near Neosho Rapids
A wreck south of Neosho Rapids led to injuries for the driver of a vehicle Saturday morning. Lyon County Deputy Chuck Moore says 33-year-old Robert Burton, hometown not listed, was northbound on Kansa...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Senior care facilities limiting visits
Senior care facilities are now taking steps to limit the impact of coronavirus. Holiday Resort is discouraging visitors from entering the building unless necessary. Hours are limited from 8 am to 6 pm...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: More local events canceled or postponed, Department of Corrections halts visitations
Adjustments continue in light of coronavirus. Locally, USD 252 — which had already postponed its spring Honor Flight until further notice — has now postponed its donkey basketball fundrais...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: No school for USD 253 students Monday, staff to get additional details
Monday will be a day off for USD 253 Emporia students, not staff, as the district reacts to the rapidly-developing coronavirus situation. Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren says the latest d...
Mar 14, 2020
United Way and KVOE partnering on newest fundraising endeavor beginning next week
The newest event in the United Way of the Flinthills annual fundraising campaign repertoire has organizers confident they will be reaching their goal very soon. United Way Campaign Drive Chair, and KV...
Mar 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 417 Morris County and Emporia Senior Center announce closures through Mar. 30; local businesses offer relief to customers
The social and schedule landscape continues to change in light of coronavirus. The first two extended closures in the local area were announced late Friday afternoon. USD 417 Morris County announced t...
Mar 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Local health experts join KVOE's Talk of Emporia to provide information
With all the activity surrounding coronavirus across the country this week — as well as the questions, challenges to information and statements about overblown media coverage — KVOE used F...
Mar 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: St. Patrick's Committee events Saturday, United Way celebration join Glass Blown Open on postponed or canceled list; Emporia Senior Center announces first extended closure locally beginning Monday
Coronavirus continues to adjust schedules and operations across the area. Virtually all local activities for Saturday are no longer taking place after separate announcements by the St. Patrick’s...
Mar 13, 2020
Succession plan and communication among focuses outlined during RDA monthly meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has identified four major points of focus they plan to pursue in the coming months. The four points include establishing an organizational s...
Mar 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Glass Blown Open among several cancellations announced Friday
The social and schedule landscape continues to change in light of coronavirus. The virus has now canceled two major sporting events hosted in Emporia — the Class 5A state basketball tournament a...
Mar 13, 2020
