Category Archives: News
Week of free summer shows at ESU's Peterson Planetarium starting Sunday
Summer shows at the Emporia State University Peterson Planetarium are set to begin this weekend. Starting on Sunday, ESU will host a week of planetarium shows, one every day until Saturday, July 13. O...
Jul 03, 2019
"All-American Mile" Kicks-off Emporia's 4th of July Festivities
Residents are welcomed to kick off their 4th of July holiday with an Emporia Super Series Event the “All-American Mile”. The All-American Mile is a fundraising event with all proceeds goin...
Jul 02, 2019
Local flooding may have significant impact on Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism bottom line
Recent flooding is not only having an impact on some resident’s Fourth of July plans but also could have economic impacts for state parks. The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism has...
Jul 02, 2019
Army Corps of Engineers reopens Melvern Outlet Beach
Melvern Outlet Beach will be open for the Fourth of July. The Melvern Lake Army Corps of Engineers tells KVOE News the beach was reopened Tuesday morning after samples of the water were collected and ...
Jul 02, 2019
Invasive zebra mussels discovered in Lyon State Fishing Lake
The first aquatic nuisance species of 2019 has been found, and unfortunately in a popular lake area. The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism has reported recent samples taken from Lyon Sta...
Jul 02, 2019
Emporia Fire Department reminding residents of local lawn ordinances
Now that heavy rainfall has subsided, for the time being, Emporia residents are asked to break out their lawn mowers and make sure their yards are well kept. Emporia Fire Marshall Reason Bradford remi...
Jul 01, 2019
Emporia Senior Center to celebrate Independence Day "the old fashioned way"
The Emporia Senior Center will be holding an old fashioned 4th of July celebration this year. The celebration will include a picnic and a large amount of family-oriented activities like a bubble gum b...
Jul 01, 2019
Melvern outlet beach remains closed as Fourth of July draws near
The Melvern Lake Outlet Beach remains closed as the Army Corps of Engineers await the results from recent testing. According to Melvern Lake Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Manager Jim Franz,...
Jul 01, 2019
Repair work ongoing in far south Emporia on failed sewer line
Repair work could take up to several weeks to complete following the failure of a sanitary sewer line pipe in far south Emporia almost two weeks ago. This is the report from Assistant City Manager Lan...
Jul 01, 2019
UPDATE: No transports following injury accident on Interstate 35 Monday
Two individuals escaped serious injury following a reported injury accident on Interstate 35 late Monday morning. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Lyon County EMS responded to the report of ...
Jul 01, 2019
