Category Archives: News
Severe weather, fire danger, record heat all in short-term forecast
Area residents have a chance of severe weather early Thursday. Storms are a good bet from midnight to sunrise. Currently, there is a marginal severe weather risk during that time period. Initially, th...
Apr 16, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Dustin Wilson announced as next superintendent of USD 243 Lebo/Waverly
For the second time in two weeks, a new Superintendent has been named for an area school district. Tuesday, USD 243 Lebo/Waverly announced the board of education had selected Dustin Wilson to replace ...
Apr 15, 2025 USD 243 Lebo-Waverly logo.
Emporia rec director interviews conclude Tuesday with longtime Emporia Assistant Director and former Illinois-based rec administrator
The Emporia Recreation Commission has concluded its finalist interviews for the next Director of Rec Operations. Interviewing for the position Tuesday evening were former facility program manager for ...
Apr 15, 2025 Pictured: Current Interim Director of Rec Operations Amanda Gutierrez and former Facility Program Manager for Deerfield Park District in Illinois John Mark Woolums.
Photos by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
IT request to highlight Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday
New IT equipment purchases will be the main item of consideration for Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. The only action item on the commiss...
Apr 15, 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
Q&A With Trey: No dispute as to end goal for economic development locally despite dispute on path to said goal according to Emporia City Manager
During the RDA Board's most recent meeting last week, there was some clear dispute about the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas's next direction. The dispute was as to whether or ...
Apr 15, 2025 Q&A With Trey is a recurring segment with Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking on KVOE's Talk of Emporia every third Monday. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Southwick House receives major gift from Preston Family Fund
A major gift from the Preston Family Fund is set to benefit Southwick House. The $100,000 gift will be used to establish a welcoming porch at the new 9,000 square foot transitional housing facility at...
Apr 15, 2025 Southwick House Logo
Causes under investigation after house fire in Emporia, grass fire near Emporia bridge
A house in central Emporia suffered exterior damage after a fire Monday evening. Emporia Fire responded to 405 Rural shortly before 7 pm, finding fire on the side of the house. The fire was put out qu...
Apr 15, 2025 Fire damaged siding at 405 Rural on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
FHTC Culinary Arts students do well at SkillsUSA
The Flint Hills Technical College Culinary Arts program fared very well in the recent SkillsUSA competition. Bailey Johnson was first in Culinary Arts, while Jayden Mosley-Cannon was second in Baking ...
Apr 15, 2025 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
CareArc adds Darey to medical team
A doctor familiar with Emporia is coming on board at CareArc next month. Dr Roland Darey is joining the CareArc medical team after offering emergency room care in Emporia and Junction City the past ei...
Apr 15, 2025 Dr Roland Darey. CareArc photo.
2nd Civic Leadership Institute quickly approaching
After a successful Civic Leadership Institute in 2024, the 2025 edition is approaching. The eight-week institute will be held each Tuesday beginning on May 6 and run through July 8 with community memb...
Apr 15, 2025 18 participants in the Civic Leadership Institute were celebrated in 2024. The 2nd Civic Leadership Institute is set to begin in May. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
