Category Archives: News
ESU Homecoming continues with Black and Gold Gala
Emporia State University celebrated its alumni with the annual Black and Gold Gala on Friday night. Alumni Relations Director Jose Feliciano says the night celebrates alumni in general, but specifical...
Oct 19, 2019
Jobless rates drop under 3 percent in Emporia, Lyon County
Unemployment numbers in September were, well, extremely low. In Emporia, the jobless rate was 2.8 percent, down from 3.5 percent in August. The Lyon County rate was 2.9 percent, down from 3.6 percent ...
Oct 19, 2019
Southern Power begins deliveries of turbine components for Reading Wind Facility
Turbine components for the Reading Wind Facility are now arriving at construction sites. According to a news release from Leighton Burkett of Southern Power, the first turbine’s nacelle — ...
Oct 19, 2019
Four arrested on suspicion of illegal drugs, weapons after warrant search in downtown Emporia
Four people, including two from Emporia, have been arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons charges as part of an investigation in downtown Emporia on Friday afternoon. Lyon County Detective Sgt. Jac...
Oct 19, 2019
Second annual special voting event coming to Flinthills Mall on Saturday
Lyon County voters are encouraged to cast their ballot for the Nov. 5 general election with a special offsite event Saturday. For the second straight year, the Lyon County Election Office will set up ...
Oct 18, 2019
Who makes The Cut? FHTC's third annual cooking contest set for Friday night
The third annual rendition of The Cut is taking place Friday night at Flint Hills Technical College. The live spinoff of the popular Food Network TV show Chopped will once again pit four FHTC culinary...
Oct 18, 2019
Wind advisory covers Lyon, most neighboring counties
Blustery conditions are expected across most of Kansas, including most of the entire KVOE listening area, on Friday. Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in a wind advisory from 9 am to 6 pm...
Oct 18, 2019
Quilts of Gratitude being displayed at the Emporia Public Library until November Ceremony
In honor of the 2019 All Veterans Tribute, Quilts of Gratitude are once again being given to local veterans. More than 50 quilts have been put together to give to local veterans. Organizer Rosetta Fie...
Oct 18, 2019
Emporia Area Chamber/League of Women Voters conclude candidate forum series Thursday
Educational redesign, teacher retention and the $78 million facility improvement bond were just a few of the many topics discussed during the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voter...
Oct 18, 2019
USD 253 Candidate Forum touches on bond impact, education redesign among topics
All candidates for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education support the $78 million facility improvement bond on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Mallory Koci, Jeremy Dorsey and Jeff Lutes expressed ...
Oct 17, 2019
