Category Archives: News
Budget season begins for Lyon County Commission with Emporia Public Library request
Budget requests will now be part of the Lyon County Commission’s agendas pretty regularly over the next several weeks. As part of a rare study meeting for commissioners Wednesday, the Emporia Pu...
May 03, 2018
Brief tornadoes, high winds focal points of Wednesday's severe weather
A line of powerful thunderstorms brought the KVOE listening area its first tornadoes of the season Wednesday. Storms began pushing into Chase and Morris counties around 6:30 pm. One cluster generated ...
May 03, 2018
Schedule adjustments: May 2, 2018
With the risk of strong thunderstorm activity Wednesday, the following schedule adjustments have been announced: *Emporia Middle School: Play practice and extra Junior Spartans activities canceled. *L...
May 02, 2018
City Commission approves agreement for Cargill, approves merging of planning commission and zoning board
The Emporia City Commission took action Wednesday approving an incentive compliance agreement for Cargill, Inc. The manufacturer has invested $5 million in new equipment and upgrades, and will invest ...
May 02, 2018
Two arrested for allegedly cultivating, distributing pot
Two Emporians have been arrested for suspected drug activity. Emporia Police Sgt. Lisa Sage has confirmed 36-year-old William Ellis and 35-year-old Octavia Ellis were arrested Tuesday in the 1400 bloc...
May 02, 2018
With burglary court dates nearing, Jace Sull and Chase Weaver arrested again
OLPE — If timing is everything, things could not be much worse for two Americus men arrested overnight on suspicion of several auto burglaries. Already facing court hearings this week and next f...
May 02, 2018
Open fire pit extinguished for being too close to Emporia residence
Emporia firefighters made quick work of what was initially paged out as a structure fire Wednesday morning in the 800 block of West 5th Ave. Firefighters got the call just before 8:30 a.m. after someo...
May 02, 2018
Community Foundation welcomes public to new office
Emporia Community Foundation welcomed in the community for an open house Tuesday. The Community Foundation has moved from the fifth floor at 527 Commercial to the first floor. Director Becky Jeppesen ...
May 02, 2018
Lawmakers glad April revenues go above expectations
TOPEKA — State lawmakers are pleased — and relieved — that April’s revenue numbers came in as strong as they did. Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine of Emporia: Your browser d...
May 02, 2018
Strong storm chances in place through Thursday afternoon
Thunderstorms are possible across the KVOE listening area between Tuesday night and Thursday afternoon. Most of our area should avoid any severe weather Tuesday night, but western Chase and Morris cou...
May 01, 2018
