Category Archives: News
Sixth Avenue waterline project to continue through coming weeks
Traffic adjustments will be continuing on Sixth Avenue between Merchant and Commercial Streets for the next few weeks. Work has been ongoing in the area since November to replace a water line in the 1...
Jan 10, 2020
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Northwest Chase County
Severe weather is expected to impact northwestern Chase County through Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service has placed Northwest Chase County into a severe thunderstorm warning until 1:15 pm...
Jan 10, 2020
RDA to recommend City of Emporia contribution to Ignite Emporia Campaign
The first meeting of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will be sending a recommendation to the city of Emporia regarding the Ignite Emporia Campaign. During the Emporia City ...
Jan 10, 2020
Olpe students returning to class after gas leak prompts evacuation Thursday
Olpe students had some unexpected time off Thursday. A gas leak developed outside the school around 2:30 pm. Superintendent Mike Argabright says a contract crew hit a line — part of a project to...
Jan 10, 2020
UPDATE: Travel not recommended Friday evening through Saturday with wintry mix, snow still expected
Springlike conditions, including thunderstorms, are giving way to a wintry mess across the KVOE listening area. Storms brought occasionally heavy rain through early afternoon. A changeover to freezing...
Jan 10, 2020
UPDATE: Traffic at Roads 240 and L to remain closed possibly through Saturday
Traffic on Roads 240 and L may remain disrupted through the early half of the weekend as crews work to clear debris from the scene of a semi crash from Thursday morning. According to Lyon County Sheri...
Jan 10, 2020
Talks of literacy efficiency & meet-and-greet with children's book author Alastair Heim coming this weekend
Many local organizations – each sharing goals of boosting literacy – have collaborated to bring renowned children’s books author Alastair Heim to Emporia this weekend to offer litera...
Jan 10, 2020
Facility tours and planning discussions highlight USD 252 board meeting
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education met a bit earlier than normal for their regular meeting Wednesday morning. USD 252 Superintendent Mike Argabright says there was a reason for the ti...
Jan 09, 2020
Schedule adjustments for Monday, Jan. 13
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported for Monday: Health * Newman Expresscaare closing at 5 pm due to provider illness. The emergency room will remain open if...
Jan 09, 2020
City of Emporia looking to gain more technical understanding of water system through electronic model
The development of a new electronic model of the city of Emporia’s potable water system highlighted discussions during the Emporia City Commission’s study session Wednesday morning. Accord...
Jan 09, 2020
