Category Archives: News
Emporia High's Parent Engagement Series to delve into vaping
Emporia High School is launching its Parent Engagement Series on Wednesday with a hot topic. “Vaping: What You Need to Know” will bring law enforcement and health professionals to the high...
Oct 15, 2019
Rape suspect pleads to lesser count
One man accused of rape in Lyon County has accepted a plea agreement to a lesser crime. Alexander Babb has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of sexual battery, according to Lyon County Attorne...
Oct 15, 2019
Annual security report yields positive results for Flint Hills Technical College
A lack of criminal activity highlighted reports during the Flint Hills Technical College Board of Directors meeting Monday afternoon. Vice President for Student Services Lisa Kirmer presented the camp...
Oct 14, 2019
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
