Category Archives: News
Lyon County Register of Deeds Wendy Weiss seeking re-election in 2020
All of Lyon County’s Department heads have now officially declared their intentions of seeking re-election. Lyon County Register of Deeds Wendy Weiss became the final department head to file for...
Feb 20, 2020
Ignite Emporia housing study input focuses on availabilty across Lyon County
Public meetings about Lyon County’s housing conditions and needs may be done for now, but Ignite Emporia Director Rob Gilligan says meetings earlier this week have been fruitful as work continue...
Feb 20, 2020
NLC Junior High students honored for work on childhood cancer awareness at Statehouse visit
It started 18 months ago as a school-wide civic engagement program for a new group at North Lyon County Junior High. It’s developed into statewide recognition for their work. The CATS, or Civic ...
Feb 20, 2020
Third round of federal grants coming to Emporia Municipal Airport
More federal money is coming to the Emporia Municipal Airport. US Senator Jerry Moran and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao have announced almost $190,000 will go to the airport three miles south o...
Feb 20, 2020
UPDATE: Turnpike injury count at six after two area wrecks in snowy conditions
Slick conditions led to several wrecks in and around Emporia on Thursday. An Emporia Public Schools minivan crashed just east of Hobby Lobby on West 24th. USD 253 Community Relations Director Lyndel L...
Feb 20, 2020
Valuation trends and significant road improvements highlighted a jam packed agenda for Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
Lyon County valuation trends are ticking up. County Appraiser Ryan Janzen updated county commissioners during their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. In a separate interview with KVOE News this ...
Feb 20, 2020
Slick conditions continue after light snow; five to NRH after wreck at Emporia's KTA tollgate
Light snowfall should be wrapping up later Thursday morning, but drivers can expect some slick spots even with road crews out for several hours. Light snowfall began developing by late Wednesday night...
Feb 20, 2020
Sanitary sewer project and housing rehabilitation main focus of Emporia City Commission Wednesday evening
The city of Emporia will be expanding its timetable for the downtown sanitary sewer relining project after approval by the Emporia City Commission Wednesday evening. Commissioners approved a contract ...
Feb 20, 2020
Little Learners Math-Science-Grow Expo to return to Emporia on Thursday
Mobilizing Literacy and ECKAN Head Start are once again partnering alongside 13 other community sponsors to bring the Little Learners Math-Science-Grow Expo to Emporia Thursday evening. The Expo will ...
Feb 20, 2020
Potential gas leak turns up broken sewer pipe instead
A potential gas leak in east Emporia revealed an unrelated infrastructure issue Wednesday evening. Emporia Fire was dispatched to 1201 Triplett Drive No. C-27 shortly before 7:30 pm after a smell of r...
Feb 20, 2020
