Category Archives: News
Fagg appointed to Water Program Task Force
A state lawmaker representing Chase and most of Greenwood counties now has a new assignment. Michael Fagg of El Dorado has been appointed to the Water Program Task Force. Fagg was appointed jointly by...
May 01, 2025 KVOE News photo.
ESU graduation schedule announced
Emporia State University has officially announced the schedule for spring commencement. Activities will be at White Auditorium, with students receiving graduate-level degrees having a ceremony startin...
May 01, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Reported gas leak has unrelated cause
Emporia Fire responded to a possible gas leak in central Emporia before sunrise Thursday. Fire crews went to the 1100 block of Congress shortly before 5:15 am after a smell of gas was reported in an a...
May 01, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News/
Emporia Public Works Director says upcoming improvements to Emporia Municipal Airport will lead to increased efficiency and safety for aircraft and individuals alike
Planning is underway for major projects at the Emporia Municipal Airport, with state grant funding set to be released in the next few months. As KVOE News recently reported, Emporia is set to receive ...
Apr 30, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
A week into her new role as Director of Rec Operations, Amanda Gutierrez offers insight into main goals and objectives moving forward
It's been over a week now since Amanda Gutierrez was named as the new permanent director of rec operations for the Lee Beran Recreation Center; however, aside from her title, Gutierrez expects a lot w...
Apr 30, 2025 Emporia Director of Rec Operations Amanda Gutierrez. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Emporia High Student Council, First Church of Nazarene set to host Blood Drives in May
The first of two blood drives for May in Emporia is set for Thursday. The Emporia High School Student Council will be holding a blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Flint Hills Mall in the space n...
Apr 30, 2025 American Red Cross photo.
LCAT to seek direction from county commissioners regarding operational changes as part of commission's weekly meeting agenda Thursday
A major change for Lyon County Area Transportation services will see consideration from Lyon County Commissioners during their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Towards the end of the agenda, c...
Apr 30, 2025 Lyon County Commission: Pictured left to right:
District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck
UPDATE: Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District develops plan for operations and submits request for exemption from hiring freeze as summer recreation season quickly approaches
The US Army Corps of Engineers is currently navigating through a pair of processes to combat the impacts of a federal hiring freeze that could lead to the closure of several properties shortly. Tuesda...
Apr 30, 2025 US Army Corps of Engineers photo.
ESB Financial ready for Community-Wide Shred and E-Waste Recycle Day event
ESB Financial is ready for its popular Community-Wide Shred and E-Waste Recycle Day this upcoming weekend. On KVOE's Managing Your Money segment Wednesday, Personal Banker and Consumer Lender Marilyn ...
Apr 30, 2025 ESB Financial graphic.
USDA announces second round of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops funding
Specialty crop producers can take advantage of up to $1.3 billion in additional assistance after a recent announcement by the US Department of Agriculture. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Marketi...
Apr 30, 2025 US Department of Agriculture logo.
