Category Archives: News
Special CrossWinds screening event draws attention to depression
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness marked National Depression Month with its annual screening day Thursday. CEO Amanda Cunningham says depression can be short-term or long-term, depending on the perso...
Oct 10, 2019
Lyon County agencies receive federal funding through Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance program
Three Lyon County agencies are receiving funds through the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. SOS is receiving over $54,000, while Fifth District Comunity Corrections will...
Oct 10, 2019
Kansas Weavers and Spinners conference coming to Lyon County History Center
If you’re into weaving, then downtown Emporia is the place to be. The Kansas Alliance of Weavers and Spinners conference is Friday and Saturday at the Lyon County History Center. Convention and ...
Oct 10, 2019
Fire Prevention Week focuses on escape plans
Firefighters nationwide are urging residents to develop and practice fire escape plans, and the Emporia Fire Department is no exception as Fire Prevention Week continues. This week’s theme is &#...
Oct 10, 2019
UPDATE: Hit-and-miss storms soak some residents, leave others dry; Greenwood County flood warning canceled
Overnight storms soaked some residents in the KVOE listening area while leaving others with nary a drop. A line of storms covered roughly half the area, staying along and southeast of the Kansas Turnp...
Oct 10, 2019
Freeze warnings, watch posted for most of KVOE listening area
Relatively balmy conditions will head out the door, at least for the short term. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties from 10 pm Friday...
Oct 10, 2019
Bond market update yields exciting results for USD 253 bond election
USD 253 Board of Education members have a lot to be excited about following a major bond market update during Wednesday’s board meeting. Managing Director of Piper Jaffray Dustin Avey (ay-VEE) i...
Oct 10, 2019
FEAS to hold micro chipping event in downtown Emporia for locals with pets
Friends of the Emporia Kansas Animal Shelter (FEAS) will be holding their Fall Micro Chip Event next weekend at L&L Pets in downtown Emporia. Micro chips are small rice-sized devices that are inj...
Oct 09, 2019
Neosho Rapids Haunted House to begin scary experience this weekend
It’s nearing that time of year again for all things spooky and scary to come and in that spirit, the Neosho Rapids Haunted House is ready for its 28th year of frightening visitors who choose to ...
Oct 09, 2019
Grants to help ESU rehabilitation counseling expand opportunities for deaf, autism spectrum residents
Emporia State University is receiving more than $2 million in grants to help professionals increase employment opportunities for people who are deaf or who are on the autism spectrum. An $816,000 gran...
Oct 09, 2019
