Category Archives: News
Lyon County Treasurer retires after 32 years of serving county
Lyon County Treasurer Sharon Gaede celebrated her retirement Thursday with a reception inside the Lyon County Courthouse. After 32 years with the county and 13 years as treasurer, Gaede said she's exc...
Oct 29, 2026 Gaede (center) receives a staff gift during her retirement ceremony Thursday. Sherra Kuestersteffen, right, will step into the role to fill the rest of the term.
Photo by Hasina Shah
Reclaiming Giants Fund currently fundraising to bring major art installation to community
A major attraction may be on its way to Emporia, featuring a pair of installations from renowned artist Thomas Dambo. During KVOE's Newsmaker 2 segment, Emporians Lucas Moody and Aaron Larson joined t...
Oct 29, 2026 One of Thomas Dambo's troll installations in Thyholm, Denmark. ThomasDambo.com photograph.
SOS to receive nearly $195,000 in funding through federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program
Emporia's SOS has received nearly $195,000 in federal funding to support victim services programming. Thursday, the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced more than $10.7 million in funds to ...
Oct 29, 2026
Kansas Spanish Speakers awaiting word on $500,000 grant from Kansas Health Foundation to support Recasa housing program
Kansas Spanish Speakers is currently in a waiting period as it pertains to its Recasa housing program. Specifically, Spanish Speakers Founder Lelan Dains says they are hopeful to hear back from the Ka...
Oct 29, 2026 Kansas Spanish Speakers Logo
USD 253 Emporia Board of Education holds work session to discuss academic success
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education held a work session on Wednesday. The board heard presentations from area educators highlighting three focus areas- academic achievement, prep for post-grad life...
Oct 29, 2026 The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education held a work session on Wednesday.
Photo by Hasina Shah
Southwick House celebrates upcoming opening date for new location
Southwick House held its opening kick-off event at Middle Ground Books and Gifts Wednesday afternoon, just a couple of months ahead of its projected grand opening date at the organization's new buildi...
Oct 29, 2026 From left: Southwick House board member Nancy Gilpin and executive director Cara Codney.
Photo by Hasina Shah
Lyon County hosting informational session on data centers Thursday
Residents are being invited to a community discussion centered on data centers taking place late next week. Director of Lyon County Planning and Zoning Sam Seeley will host the informal, public meetin...
Oct 29, 2026
Attorney General announces Kansas among 20 states to file lawsuit against Dollar General for alleged deceptive pricing practices
The state of Kansas is among 20 states that have joined a lawsuit against a major discount retailer. Wednesday, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that the state, alongside 19 others and th...
Oct 29, 2026 Office of Kansas Attorney General seal.
Grand jury ends deliberations; No indictment coming against City Commissioner Erren Harter
A little over three weeks after it began its investigative work into allegations of misconduct by Emporia City Commissioner Erren Harter, the citizens' grand jury has ended its deliberations. Accordin...
Oct 28, 2026 Christine Torrens/City of Emporia.
Emporia Church of Christ preparing for 36th annual free community Thanksgiving meal
Halloween is still to come, but members of the Emporia Church of Christ are already focused on Thanksgiving. Specifically, the congregation is in full preparation mode for its annual free community Th...
Oct 28, 2026 Members of the Church of Christ prepare to welcome hundreds of hungry residents for the church's 34th annual community Thanksgiving meal. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
