Category Archives: News
William Allen White Children's Book Award winners announced
This year’s winners of the 2018 William Allen White Children’s Book Awards were announced this week. The two selections are “Fish in a Tree” by Lynda Mullaly Hunt for those vot...
May 16, 2018
Trio of budget requests on Lyon County Commission agenda
Budget requests are the main point of business for Lyon County commissioners Thursday. During their action session, commissioners will receive budget proposals from Historical Society Director Greg Jo...
May 16, 2018
Public comment period underway as ESU seeks re-accreditation
With the latest accreditation visit looming from the Higher Learning Commission, Emporia State University is seeking public comment about its work. The university is hosting a visit from a Higher Lear...
May 16, 2018
Democratic candidate for governor Josh Svaty announces running mate
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Svaty now has a running mate. In an announcement Wednesday morning, Svaty’s campaign said Katrina Lewison will be the running mate for Lt. Governor. Lewis...
May 16, 2018
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
