Category Archives: News
Conversations continue about expanding Emporia's technology access for entrepreneurs, other businesses
Emporia civic leaders are continuing conversations about expanding the city’s technology business sector. Discussions have been underway for some time, but they took a sharper focus after the ci...
Oct 14, 2019
Open house plans announced as USD 253 invites residents to learn more about $78 million facility bond
With less than a month remaining before the Nov. 5 general election, USD 253 Emporia is drawing attention to the $78 million bond on the ballot through a series of open house discussions this week. Su...
Oct 14, 2019
Kansas Health Institute: Nearly 15 percent of Lyon County's non-elderly adults going without health insurance
Lyon County has the highest percentage of uninsured non-elderly residents in the KVOE listening area, based on a study announced Monday by the Kansas Health Institute. Lyon County had just under 15 pe...
Oct 14, 2019
Busy week linked to 2019 election starts with end of voter registration Tuesday
The 2019 general election is now three weeks away, and this is an important week with several events linked to the Nov. 5 election. Voter registration formally ends at 5 pm Tuesday with the advance ma...
Oct 14, 2019
'We're a home:' Eastgate Plaza celebrates recent improvements Sunday
Residents and board members of Eastgate Plaza Inc. had a lot to smile about during a celebration picnic Sunday afternoon. The picnic was held in recognition of major improvements at the non-profit apa...
Oct 13, 2019
Neosho Rapids raises money for park improvement project with Fall Fun Fest Sunday
Neosho Rapids held a Fall Fun Fest fundraiser on Sunday to raise money for the Neosho Rapids Park improvement project. The project hopes to add handicap accessibility and lights to the park and ball f...
Oct 13, 2019
Annual campus security report among agenda items for FHTC Board of Trustees
Reports and financial matters will highlight the Flint Hills Technical College’s monthly meeting Monday. Vice President for Student Services Lisa Kirmer will present the campus security report, ...
Oct 13, 2019
Growth seen in DEBA's second Oktoberfest
Two years into the Downtown Emporia Bars Association’s Oktoberfest venture, it’s apparent the event is taking hold. A longer list of activities led to a larger turnout in the 10 block of W...
Oct 13, 2019
Banquet, auction raise funds for Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports
Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports added to its coffers Saturday so young shooters could have more opportunities in the sport. The organization held its annual banquet and auction at the Fairgrounds A...
Oct 13, 2019
Friends of Emporia Public Library Fall Book Sale opened its doors Saturday morning
Friends of the Emporia Public Library kicked off their Fall Book Sale on Saturday. For most, reading has taken second place to the internet. However, that’s not the case at the Emporia Public Li...
Oct 12, 2019
