Category Archives: News
Friends of the Plains dinner coming Friday
The annual Friends of the Plains Dinner is taking place Friday evening. Activities begin at 6 pm at the Memorial Union Webb Hall, followed by dinner and the featured presentation at 7 pm. The featured...
Apr 26, 2018
Kansas Supreme Court grants one-week extension to clean up education funding bill
TOPEKA — Lawmakers have a bit more time to fix errors in an education funding package before it’s reviewed by the Kansas Supreme Court. On Wednesday, the court granted an extension to May ...
Apr 26, 2018
City of Emporia commemorates Arbor Day with newly planted apple tree
Arbor Day isn’t until Friday but a ceremony for the newest Mayor’s tree was held Thursday morning at C of E Park. City leaders on-hand for the tree-planting included City Commissioner Bobb...
Apr 26, 2018
Special meeting ahead for USD 386 board
MADISON — The USD 386 Madison-Virgil Board of Education has a special meeting Friday. Board members will discuss unspecified personnel matters before having an executive session. The general nat...
Apr 26, 2018
Barnett details gubernatorial run on KVOE's On-Air Chat
Former Emporia resident Jim Barnett joined KVOE’s On-Air Chat this week to discuss his gubernatorial campaign and the issues facing Kansas. Barnett says his campaign focuses on six points: agric...
Apr 26, 2018
USD 252 Honor Flight returns home
OLPE — The spring 2018 Honor Flight for area veterans and USD 252 Southern Lyon County has returned home. All involved called the two-day trip to Washington, D.C., and back a breathtaking experi...
Apr 26, 2018
Emporia School Board tackles kindergarten readiness, tables decision on wrestling coach
Emporia School Board members, along with teachers and administrators gathered for an in-depth study session focused on kindergarten readiness at their meeting Wednesday. The group discussions included...
Apr 26, 2018
Fresh off NAIA national title, Craig Doty will lead ESU men's basketball program
A three-time national champion at the NAIA and national junior college Division III levels will lead the Emporia State men’s basketball program. ESU Athletics Director Kent Weiser says Craig Dot...
Apr 26, 2018
Deputy SUV, second vehicle collide in west Emporia
An investigation is underway after a Lyon County deputy’s SUV collided with another SUV in west Emporia on Wednesday. The wreck happened at US Highway 50 and Graphic Arts Road around 3:30 pm. No...
Apr 25, 2018
Community members asked to help Stamp out Hunger
With foot traffic continuing to increase, the Salvation Army is preparing to restock the shelves at their food pantry. The 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is set to take place May 12. The food...
Apr 25, 2018
