Category Archives: News
Vote Anywhere lawsuit filed as class-action suit continues in state foster care case
Legal proceedings are either underway or continue in two notable cases at the state level. Vote Anywhere lawsuit Kansas Democrats are upset that Secretary of State Scott Schwab hasn’t moved ahea...
Feb 17, 2020
New drainage feature for DeBauge Family Sports Complex may be approved Monday
Upgrades to the DeBauge Family Sports Complex will take center stage at the Emporia Recreation Commission board meeting Monday evening. Back in August, the Rec Commission board discussed installing a ...
Feb 16, 2020
American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Post 1980 benefit from Saturday events
A meal and a concert raised funds for two of Emporia’s veterans posts Saturday night. Your browser does not support the audio element. The American Legion Auxiliary organized a fundraising spagh...
Feb 16, 2020
UPDATE: Polar Plunge organizers grateful for community support
Participants in Emporia’s annual Polar Plunge flash froze on Saturday — and did so for a great cause. Your browser does not support the audio element. Air temperatures were in the upper 30...
Feb 15, 2020
Ignite Emporia schedules housing needs input sessions across Lyon County as work continues on five-year strategic plan
This is setting up to be a busy year for Ignite Emporia. Ignite, as it’s now commonly called, is designed to enhance local efforts in workforce development, housing development and revitalizatio...
Feb 15, 2020
Lyon County Emergency Management Director credits relationships, planning for smooth response to Wednesday bus crash
If it seems Lyon County’s rather significant role in handling Wednesday’s bus crash in Chase County went smoothly, Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says a lot of planning went int...
Feb 15, 2020
Investigations continue into pair of Emporia stabbings from Feb. 8
Investigations continue after two recent stabbing incidents. One person was stabbed early Feb. 8 in east Emporia. Police officers have not confirmed the address. Another person was stabbed in the even...
Feb 15, 2020
Lucky listener struck by Cupid's Arrow on Valentine's Day
Cupid’s Arrow has struck. During KVOE’s Morning Show on Friday, Jim Richard claimed the grand prize — a one-sixth carat diamond heart pendant valued at $500 from Kari’s Diamond...
Feb 14, 2020
Emporia Animal Shelter thrilled that 'big goofball' Buckley is now a movie, Instagram star
Area residents have another reason to watch a major film coming out next week. The latest rendition of “Call of The Wild” opens Feb. 21, and a dog from the Emporia Animal Shelter has the f...
Feb 14, 2020
RDA monthly meeting focuses on target industry snapshot report
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas’ monthly board meeting Friday focused on how Emporia can diversify current industry sectors. The RDA held a conference call with Resea...
Feb 14, 2020
