Category Archives: News
Severe Weather Awareness Week begins Monday
With all the wintry weather we’ve had the last three months, it may be hard to believe severe weather season is officially upon us. Severe Weather Awareness Week starts Monday in Kansas, and whi...
Feb 29, 2020
Renovations at David Traylor Zoo coming soon
Adminstrators of the David Traylor Zoo and Emporia Friends of the Zoo are chomping at the bit to start massive renovations at the facility. Work should start soon as a result of the $4.3 million Oasis...
Feb 29, 2020
Automatic burn bans up for Lyon, two nearby counties with red flag warning Saturday afternoon; Chase, Osage counties also in burn bans
Automatic burn bans are now in place for Lyon County and two nearby counties with a red flag warning now announced. Lyon, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are in a red flag warning and automatic burn ban...
Feb 29, 2020
Reason to celebrate: St. Patrick's Committee auction sets record
The St. Patrick’s Committee had a banner night last night. The annual auction at Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill generated an event-record $21,600, not including sales of beads, shirts and raffle ti...
Feb 29, 2020
Catapult shows off amazing shadow silhouette dance act at ESU Friday evening
Elaborate choreography and effective use of shadows were centerstage for a performance from Catapult at Albert Taylor Hall on Friday evening. Your browser does not support the audio element. Catapult ...
Feb 29, 2020
Emporia St. David's Day concert to celebrate 132nd year on Sunday
Emporia’s annual celebration of Welsh culture and heritage is coming this weekend. The annual St. David’s concert will take place at 2:30 pm Sunday at Emporia Presbyterian Church West Camp...
Feb 28, 2020
RCIL adding position with $190,000 grant from Jones Testamentary Trust
Resource Center for Independent Living is adding a position, thanks to a three-year grant from the Jones Testamentary Trust. The grant amount of $190,000 will fund a youth specialist that will serve y...
Feb 28, 2020
Lyon County Commission weekly meeting highlighted by Area Agency on Aging report
Volunteers are in high demand for the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging according to their fourth-quarter report presented to Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. Director Julie Go...
Feb 28, 2020
Emporia High teacher's contract terminated for alleged violations of board policies
Emporia Public Schools says it's cooperating with local authorities after terminating a staffer contract at its board meeting Wednesday night. Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren tells KVOE N...
Feb 27, 2020
UPDATE: Symphony in Flint Hills announces refund plan in case of cancellation
A lot is planned for the 2020 Symphony in the Flint Hills. The event is June 13 at the Wade Pasture near Eskridge and will feature the Kansas City Symphony as well as 15-time Grammy Award winner Bela ...
Feb 27, 2020
