Category Archives: News
Gov. Colyer visits Emporia for ceremonial signing of Kansas budget bill
Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer was at Emporia State University Tuesday afternoon, one of three stops on his ceremonial signing of the Kansas budget bill. The budget provides $15 million to 4-year univers...
May 15, 2018
Fallen officers to be recognized during annual memorial Wednesday
A ceremony is set for Wednesday evening to recognize law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The annual Law Enforcement Memorial will be held at the William Lindsay White Civic Aud...
May 15, 2018
Jones Trust providing lead gift to FHTC culinary arts renovation project
Flint Hills Technical College is cooking up something big for its culinary arts students of the future, and the Jones Testamentary Trust is providing more than just food for thought as a capital campa...
May 15, 2018
Mock election gives Lyon County voters a chance to try new equipment before August primary
The Lyon County Elections Office rolled out its new voting equipment for voters to try Monday. Deputy Elections Officer Amie Jackson tells KVOE News it was important to have the new equipment availabl...
May 15, 2018
Tip A Cop-Tip A Deputy bolsters Special Olympics fundraising effort
Despite stormy conditions, area residents flocked to Bobby D’s for a good meal and a worthy cause Monday. The first of two Tip A Cop-Tip A Deputy events took place at the restaurant. All proceed...
May 15, 2018
Beacon for Hope offering free ASIST training workshop
A free training workshop being offered this week at Emporia State University could be life-changing and potentially could help save the life of someone in danger. Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention is...
May 15, 2018
Planning Commission to consider changes at 525 S. Commercial
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Two requests from Keith Thomas are on the agenda. Thomas has requested a minor plat at 525 South ...
May 15, 2018
Waves of strong storms bring large hail, heavy rain to Flint Hills
Clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms targeted the KVOE listening area for several hours Monday. Storms began developing in northern Greenwood County shortly before 2 pm, dropping heavy rain on t...
May 15, 2018
Small gathering turns out for final Legislative Dialogue
Local lawmakers didn’t let a little weather stop them from holding their final dialogue of the Legislative session Monday hosted by the League of Women Voters and the Chamber of Commerce Governm...
May 15, 2018
Policy revisions and budget main focuses of FHTC Board of Trustees
Budgets and policy changes were the main topics of discussion during the Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees meeting Monday. Board members were given a look at a rough draft of the FHTC bu...
May 14, 2018
