Category Archives: News
Trump third president to be impeached -- and may be third to avoid conviction
The US House of Representatives has taken the rare step of impeaching a president. For just the third time in American history, the House approved articles of impeachment — in this case, abuse o...
Dec 19, 2019
Emporia High renovations, new early learning facility to start work linked to $78 million bond
USD 253 Emporia now has a rough timeline for the work ahead as it prepares for major improvements at each current school building — and the construction of a new facility. Representatives of HTK...
Dec 19, 2019
Winners selected for Americus 2019 Christmas lights contest
Judging Christmas light displays is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. KVOE News Director Chuck Samples toured Americus with City Council member Brittany Hinrichs for that very task Wednesday nig...
Dec 19, 2019
Emporia City Commission bids farewell to outgoing commissioner during final meeting of 2019
The final Emporia City Commission meeting of 2019 also marked the end of a nearly nine-year tenure for one commissioner. During the city’s action session Wednesday evening Mayor Jon Geitz announ...
Dec 19, 2019
First annual Real-Estate Wednesday latest event in Red Kettle Campaign fundraisers
The newest event in the Salvation Army of Emporia’s Red Kettle Campaign took place Wednesday throughout Emporia. Three local real estate agencies took to Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply and Wal-M...
Dec 19, 2019
Juveniles charged as Emporia shots fired investigation continues
Formal charges have been filed against two juvenile males in connection to a string of shots fired calls in Emporia earlier this month. The juveniles have not been named, but Lyon County Attorney Marc...
Dec 18, 2019
NRH board approves 2020 budget, dissolution of foundation
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees approved an operating budget for next year that includes a loss, but not to the level of the current year. Board members approved a 2020 budget that demons...
Dec 18, 2019
Prison time announced for vehicular manslaughter, DUI plea
A man who pleaded to vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence last month will spend time in prison as a result. Dalton Johnson, age 30, was sentenced to 32 months for reckless involuntar...
Dec 18, 2019
Court of Appeals sides with district court in Greenwood County drug possession case
The Kansas Court of Appeals supports convictions in a Greenwood County drug possession case. Kim Alan Higbee was arrested initially for driving while suspended and searched, with the deputy finding tr...
Dec 18, 2019
Kansas Main Street roundtable discussion in Emporia on Wednesday
A special meeting is taking place in Emporia on Wednesday about the re-launch of a statewide program. A roundtable discussion is set from 10 am to 2 pm about Kansas Main Street, which was shut down in...
Dec 18, 2019
