Category Archives: News
Symphony in the Flint Hills to see leadership change soon
A change in leadership will be coming to the Symphony in the Flint Hills this year after their upcoming signature event. Current Executive Director Christy Davis stated that she would be leaving the o...
Jun 06, 2019
Emporia Farmer's Market kicks off the Midweek Markets every Wednesday
Vendors and shoppers flooded the square at the Emporia Farmer’s Market for the midweek market opener on Wednesday. The Emporia Farmer’s Market officially kicked off the summer season on Ma...
Jun 05, 2019
Two-day community blood drive starts strong in Emporia
Day one of the two-day blood drive in Emporia appears to have gotten off to a great start. The blood drive got underway at noon Wednesday and runs until 6 pm. The drive is looking to combat the recent...
Jun 05, 2019
Multiple land transactions highlight Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday afternoon
Land transactions and proclamations were the main talking points during the Emporia City Commission’s action session Wednesday afternoon. During the meeting, commissioners approved the sale of a...
Jun 05, 2019
51st District Representative Ron Highland shares thoughts on legislative session
51st District Representative Ron Highland was the latest local lawmaker to join KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 segment and share his thoughts on the recent legislative session. Overall Highland believes man...
Jun 05, 2019
Lyon County Commissioners to hear additional budget requests Thursday
The Lyon County Commission will be holding an action session this Thursday. The commission will consider 2020 budget requests from The Lyon County Fair Board, Newman Regional Health, Lyon County Conse...
Jun 05, 2019
No injuries reported following minor fire in southwest Emporia
Emporia Fire crews made quick work of a small structure fire in southwest Emporia Tuesday evening. Batallion Chief Ryan Conley tells KVOE News firefighters were called out for a report of a structure ...
Jun 05, 2019
Trusler Business Center hosts final legislative dialogue of 2019
The Trusler Business Center served as the host for the final legislative dialogue of the year in Emporia Tuesday evening. Like the other dialogues this year, Tuesday’s event was co-sponsored by ...
Jun 05, 2019
UPDATE: One taken to Newman Regional Health following two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening
One individual was taken to Newman Regional Health following a collision northwest of Emporia Tuesday evening. According to Lyon County Deputy Zack Shafer, a 1998 Dodge Durango was travelling along Ro...
Jun 04, 2019
UPDATE: Power fully restored following large scale outage Tuesday, downed wire to blame
Power has been fully restored following a close to hour-long outage in north Emporia Tuesday. The outage was reported just before 4 pm Tuesday and affected an area from East 12th Ave. north to Burling...
Jun 04, 2019
