Category Archives: News
Refundable food sales tax credit, tax on digital assets among Council on Tax Reform recommendations
The Governor’s Council on Tax Reform is expanding on several suggestions made last month with its interim report announced this week. Focusing on balancing the “three-legged stool” o...
Jan 28, 2020
St. Patrick's Committee application deadline fast approaching
Community groups interested in applying for funding through the St. Patrick’s Committee have a short time to do so. Applications are due by 5 pm Tuesday. The application is now available on KVOE...
Jan 28, 2020
EHS Chorale hosting 'Disney Extravaganza' show to help fund NYC trip
The Emporia High School Chorale has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity coming up, and to help fund this trip, students have organized a Disney-themed fundraiser called a Disney Extravaganza. This opport...
Jan 27, 2020
Lyon County overall crime stats hold steady from 2018 to 2019
Lyon County’s crime stats last year fell within the now 10-year statistical range. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia last week, County Attorney Marc Goodman said there were 571 cases charged last ...
Jan 27, 2020
KVOE named as Super Friend of Emporia Public Library
This year’s Super Friend of the Emporia Public Library is KVOE. The announcement was made on KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Monday. Friends of the Library spokesperson Dee Schwinn: Your browser ...
Jan 27, 2020
FHCHC Board of Directors holding first meeting of 2020 Tuesday
New policy approvals will be amongst the talking points for the Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors monthly meeting Tuesday. Both the shelter in place and evacuation procedure polic...
Jan 27, 2020
Certain polling places to shift locations in Emporia, Americus for 2020 elections
The 2020 election is now less than 10 months away, and there will be some changes in store for Emporia and Lyon County voters this fall. County Clerk Tammy Vopat used KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 segment ...
Jan 27, 2020
SUV stolen during church services in Osage City
The Osage City Police Department is using the theft of an SUV during Sunday church services to remind residents not to leave their vehicles unlocked with ignition keys inside them. The department says...
Jan 27, 2020
USD 109 superintendent is third candidate to lead USD 251 North Lyon County
After two interviews for superintendent last week, USD 251 North Lyon County has two more coming this week, including one Monday. USD 109 Republic County Superintendent Michael Couch interviews Monday...
Jan 27, 2020
Sauder humbled by Sunflower honor
Jamie Sauder says he was humbled to receive the Sunflower Association of Realtors’ Distinguished Service Award this past weekend. On KVOE’s Newsmaker 3 segment Monday, Sauder said he had n...
Jan 26, 2020
