Category Archives: News
Residents asked to support Stamp Out Hunger this weekend
Emporia’s 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger is coming this weekend, and it couldn’t come at a much better time for the Salvation Army food pantry. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia this week, Sal...
May 10, 2018
Flurry of commencement exercises begins Saturday
Expect to hear a lot of Pomp and Circumstance the next two weekends. This weekend has the following high school commencement exercises: *Madison-Virgil: 3 pm Saturday*Burlingame: 5 pm Saturday*Chase C...
May 10, 2018
County Commission approves Road and Bridge purchases, jail equipment contracts
Lyon County commissioners approved several purchases and contracts during their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners gave their approval to four purchases impacting the Road and Bridge Department. F...
May 10, 2018
Parents asked to take extra precautions as warmer weather returns
With temperatures supposed to reach the 90s this weekend heat exposure is a major concern, especially for young children in vehicles. On average a child dies from heat exposure in a closed vehicle eve...
May 10, 2018
Heat related illness a concern as weekend temperatures continue to rise
With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s this weekend health professionals are offering advice to prevent heat-related illness. From heat exhaustion to heat stroke there are a number of affli...
May 10, 2018
UPDATE: Emporian arrested on suspected drunk driving after wreck
An Emporia man has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following a reported injury crash early Thursday morning. Lyon County Deputy Steve Dall says the wreck happened in the 1200 block of Road...
May 10, 2018
Hot brake drum leads to vehicle fire call at Flying J
A reported vehicle fire at Emporia’s west edge turned out to be less of an issue than first thought. Firefighters were called to Flying J at 4215 West US Highway 50 shortly before 6:30 am Thursd...
May 10, 2018
Emporia School Board begins dialogue on goal-setting, approves hire of new EHS wrestling coach
Building success into the future was a big focus of Wednesday’s Emporia School Board meeting. Kansas Association of School Boards Deputy Director Doug Moeckel hosted a goal-setting study session...
May 09, 2018
Local church to assist USD 253 students
First United Methodist Church is raising funds for USD 253 students for the fourth straight year. As in recent years, the Emporia church will team up with the district to supply all schools, both publ...
May 09, 2018
Lyon County Road 370, US Highway 400 with road projects this week
A pair of road improvement projects are starting in the area. Lyon County Road and Bridge says work on Road 370 is actually beginning this week as opposed to late last month when a project was first a...
May 09, 2018
