Category Archives: News
Hetlinger Developmental Services to hold plant and art sale in May
Hetlinger Developmental Services is set to debut a new sale next month. Hetlinger will hold a plant and art sale May 5-9 at the greenhouse on their campus at 707 S. Commercial from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ov...
Apr 10, 2025 Hetlinger Developmental Services logo.
Sacred Heart Church hosting annual fish fry fundraiser Friday
If you're looking for a great meal at a great cost supporting a great cause, then look no further than the Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall this weekend. The church will be hosting its annual fish fry ...
Apr 09, 2025 Sacred Heart Church Graphic.
Building for the Future bond project essentially at an end according to report to USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday night
After seven years of planning and construction, USD 253 Emporia's Building for the Future bond project has neared the end. During an update to the USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday night, McCownGor...
Apr 09, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Superintendent search nearing conclusion for USD 243
While USD 253 Emporia and several nearby school districts have chosen their next leaders, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is apparently closing in on its next superintendent. USD 339 Jefferson County North High ...
Apr 09, 2025 USD 243 Lebo-Waverly logo.
Local lawmakers offer thoughts on budget and income tax bill amongst other topics ahead of veto session Thursday
Kansas Lawmakers are heading back to the statehouse Thursday for the annual veto session, but it may not be the last time they're in the state capitol this year. The veto session is set to run through...
Apr 09, 2025 KVOE News File Photo
QuikTrip construction site teeming with activity
If it seems like the entire QuikTrip construction zone is abuzz with activity simultaneously, that's accurate. Emporia City Engineer Jim Ubert says the area just west of the Flint Hills Technical Coll...
Apr 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Consideration of new board structure to lead business items for RDA Board's monthly meeting Thursday
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas board of directors could have a whole new structure by the time they adjourn their upcoming meeting Thursday. As part of their regular meeti...
Apr 09, 2025 Members of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors discuss a proposal to let the Economic Development Advancement Committee study possible changes to RDA operations. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Property purchase to highlight Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday
A property purchase will highlight the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meeting Thursday morning. As part of their agenda, commissioners will consider approving the purchase of the Kretsinger pr...
Apr 09, 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
USD 253 board to get enrollment, construction updates
Enrollment and construction matters look to lead the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. Board members will discuss supports for new teachers before approving class size capa...
Apr 08, 2025 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Separate enrollment discussions ahead for USD 251, USD 252
USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County have separate school board meetings this week. North Lyon County will meet at 5:30 pm Wednesday at the Northern Heights library. Board member...
Apr 08, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
