Category Archives: News
Lyon County harvest update: Corn, beans near average yields despite spring 2019's repeated flooding
Average to above-average. That’s the current perspective on Lyon County’s corn and bean harvest. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees says both crops largely fared better than expecte...
Oct 30, 2019
Emergency radios, zoning matters before Lyon County Commission for Thursday action meeting
Lyon County commissioners could finalize the city-county emergency radio project during their weekly action meeting Thursday. Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell will present two related items, ...
Oct 30, 2019
Arrangements announced for longtime KVOE executive Lee Schroeder
Funeral services have been announced for longtime KVOE executive Lee Schroeder, who passed away Oct. 23 at the age of 80. The funeral will be at 11 am Saturday at Emporia’s First United Methodis...
Oct 30, 2019
A story of both challenge and achievement, 1000 Miles to Nome visits Emporia
On Tuesday, the Granada Theater in Emporia hosted a special showing of 1000 Miles to Nome. The film – created by Dave Mable – follows adventure athlete Steve Cannon and a few other 2019 Id...
Oct 30, 2019
Kansas Water Office stops in Emporia to gain local input on plans and goals Tuesday evening
The Neosho Regional Advisory Council and Kansas Water Office were seeking local input during a special open house event Tuesday evening. The input is being sought as the water office is reviewing its ...
Oct 30, 2019
Range of wintry precipitation likely across area starting Tuesday night; winter weather advisories posted
It appears our first winter driving episode of the fall may be coming Tuesday night and much of Wednesday. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers is expecting the full gamut of winter precipitation forms beg...
Oct 29, 2019
Academic excellence recognized at Emporia High School Tuesday morning
The academic achievement of Emporia High School students was on display during a special recognition ceremony Tuesday morning. 28 EHS students were recognized for being in the top 10 percent of their ...
Oct 29, 2019
Clarion property group files for bankruptcy, says it plans to stay open under current brand
The property group behind Emporia's Clarion Inn has filed for bankruptcy protection. Emporia Property Group LLC filed for voluntary Chapter 11 protection in early October, according to the Kansas City...
Oct 29, 2019
Cold Weather Rule to begin this week
The state’s Cold Weather Rule for utility payments begins Friday, and the Kansas Corporation Commission is urging residents who may be behind to make payment arrangements as soon as possible. Th...
Oct 29, 2019
National Teachers Hall of Fame gearing up for annual radio auction
We’re now less than a month away from the annual KVOE National Teacher’s Hall of Fame radio auction. All proceeds from the annual auction go directly to the hall of fame to assist with the...
Oct 28, 2019
