Category Archives: News
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
UPDATE: Power restored following damaging overnight storms; some adjustments made to USD 253 lunch menu
Overnight thunderstorms caused notable damage to Emporia’s power grid, and repairs were ongoing across town throughout the day as a result. Westar Energy spokesperson Gina Penzig says at least 1...
Aug 21, 2019
Emporia Public Schools says inappropriate social media comment by student posed no threat
Emporia Public Schools says a situation involving an inappropriate social media comment has been resolved. The Community Relations Department says an Emporia Middle School student made the comment Tue...
Aug 21, 2019
Highway Patrol: 24 cattle killed in semi crash outside Emporia
An early-morning semi crash near Emporia killed most of the cattle on board. Originally, the Kansas Turnpike Authority confirmed seven head of cattle were killed when the crash happened at mile marker...
Aug 21, 2019
UPDATE: Power restoration efforts underway after at least 10 poles downed; damage assessments underway at EHS, FHTC; camper destroyed in Cottonwood Falls
Overnight thunderstorms have caused notable damage to Emporia’s power grid. Westar Energy spokesperson Gina Penzig says at least 10 poles and an unlisted number of lines were downed by storm act...
Aug 21, 2019
Community members bid farewell to longtime Lyon County Extension agent during celebration Tuesday
The Emporia Community filled the Lyon County Extension Office Tuesday to celebrate the career of Family and Consumer Sciences agent Rhonda Gordon. After 11 years as a member of the Extension office, G...
Aug 20, 2019
