Category Archives: News
NRH Foundation inviting public to "Dine for Denim and Diamonds"
The second Denim and Diamonds fundraising opportunity in less than a week comes up Tuesday, this time indoors at Coach’s Grill and Bar. The restaurant is hosting Dine for Denim and Diamonds from...
Jul 16, 2018
Library Board rejects director's letter of resignation
There will be no change in leadership at the Emporia Public Library, despite Director Robin Newell’s attempt last week at a library board meeting to tender her resignation. Library Board Chair S...
Jul 16, 2018
Jeff Caldwell outlines Libertarian gubernatorial platform during Emporia stop
Libertarian Jeff Caldwell came to Emporia on Monday to detail why voters should choose him in the race for governor this fall. Caldwell tells KVOE News he has been part of the Libertarian party at the...
Jul 16, 2018
Planned water main work to shut down South at Carter this week
A portion of South Avenue in southeast Emporia will close this week due to a major infrastructure project. The city is closing South just east of Carter on Wednesday as work begins to install a new 16...
Jul 16, 2018
Budgets, plans on tap for USD 252 agenda
HARTFORD — The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has a variety of important topics to discuss in their regular meeting Monday night. When it comes to financial matters, board membe...
Jul 16, 2018
Diversion approved for former CECE director, former staffer sees pretrial hearing continued
Two former employees with Emporia State’s Center for Early Childhood Education were in Lyon County District Court for pretrial Monday morning. Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman tells KVOE News t...
Jul 16, 2018
Underground Utilities crews busy with another water main break
Overnight shifts have become routine for Emporia’s Underground Utilities Department as water main breaks continue across town. Crews had to work overnight to repair several water mains after the...
Jul 16, 2018
Libertarian candidate for governor to visit Emporia
The Libertarian candidate for governor is coming to Emporia on Monday. Jeff Caldwell is slated for an appearance at CBD American Shaman from 11 am to 1 pm. As the party’s lone candidate, Caldwel...
Jul 16, 2018
Parts of Chase, Greenwood counties soaked after Sunday storms; rest of area largely dry
Based on National Weather Service radar estimates, folks who were under thunderstorms Sunday got some much-needed rainfall. Much of Chase County received brief heavy rains from a slow-moving thunderst...
Jul 16, 2018
Inaugural Junior Worlds tournament shines bright light on disc golf and Emporia
The third disc golf championship in Emporia this year is in the books, and organizers are celebrating an outstanding start to what they believe will become a new tradition in the disc golf capital of ...
Jul 15, 2018
