Category Archives: News
Flint Hills Beef Fest to begin this weekend with first events this Friday
This weekend marks 33 years that the Flint Hills Beef Fest has been celebrating the local grass cattle industry. According to their website, several contests involving cattle are designed to showcase ...
Aug 22, 2019
Lyon County audit report reflects positive financial position as commissioners approve 2020 budget Thursday
The financial outlook for Lyon County is very positive as Lyon County Commissioners have formally approved the budget for 2020. Before accepting and approving the budget during their weekly action ses...
Aug 22, 2019
Deliberations to resume Friday morning in rape, sex battery trial of former chiropractor
The jury hearing the rape and aggravated sexual battery case against former Emporia chiropractor Eric Hawkins is now in the deliberation process, although work on that end will resume at 9 am. The jur...
Aug 22, 2019
Missing Emporia teen reported
Emporia Police are looking for a missing teenager. Caleb Harris was reported as missing Aug. 7. Harris is a 17-year-old white male. He’s 5-foot-8, 130 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Harr...
Aug 22, 2019
FHCHC receives over $50,000 in federal grant money
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is awarding over $1.25 million in so-called Quality Improvement Awards to 18 community health centers in Kansas, and some of that money is com...
Aug 22, 2019
Emporia City Commissioners commend city manager following contract renewal during Wednesday action session
City Manager Mark McAnarney won’t be going anywhere anytime soon, following action taken by the Emporia City Commission Wednesday evening. Following an executive session during their action sess...
Aug 22, 2019
2020 budget among items to be considered during Lyon County Commission meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners may formally approve the 2020 budget during their weekly action session Thursday morning. Commissioners will conduct a public hearing after which time they will consider lend...
Aug 21, 2019
UPDATE: Flash flood watches canceled as rain fails to develop as expected
Widespread rainfall did not develop across the KVOE listening area Wednesday night or Thursday morning, so flash flood watches for the area were canceled early. The National Weather Service expected s...
Aug 21, 2019
United Way Fundraising Campaign begins Thursday
Once again the United Way of the Flinthills is gearing up for its annual fundraising campaign. The campaign officially begins Thursday evening with the kickoff party at the Lyon County History Center....
Aug 21, 2019
SOS among recipients of State grants awarding over $6 million for domestic violence, sexual assault programs and child advocacy
The state of Kansas will be awarding more than $6.4 million in grants for domestic violence and sexual assault programs and child advocacy centers in Kansas for 2020. In total, over $5 million will be...
Aug 21, 2019
