Category Archives: News
ESU School of Business Dean Dr. Ed Bashaw announces plans to retire following spring 2025 semester
After over three decades in higher education, Dean of the Emporia State University School of Business Dr. Ed Bashaw made an announcement about his future during an interview with KVOE News Friday morn...
Dec 13, 2024 Dr. Ed Bashaw, Dean of the ESU School of Business, is set to retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester in May. Photo courtesy of Emporia State University.
Former Emporia High debate coach sues USD 253
A former teacher in Emporia who had his contract terminated earlier this year is now suing the district. Adam Moore filed his lawsuit in federal court Wednesday. The 10-page lawsuit indicates Moore's ...
Dec 13, 2024 Adam Moore awaits a decision on his employment termination appeal from the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education in March 2024. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Meadowlark Press to mark 10th anniversary Sunday
Meadowlark Press is celebrating a milestone this weekend. The publisher has a 10-year anniversary celebration -- appriopriately enough, at the Emporia Public Library. Activities include chances to mee...
Dec 13, 2024 Meadowlark Press graphic.
SOS again benefiting from Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids
Fundraising continues for the annual Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids event for SOS. As has been the case for years, residents can donate money for a chance to win a ring from Kari's Diamonds and Bridal...
Dec 13, 2024 Kari's Diamonds and Bridal graphic.
89th Seasonal Celebration brings world to Emporia
As it has been doing for nearly 90 years, USD 253 brought the world to Emporia as part of the Seasonal Celebration. The two-day celebration ended Thursday with a better-than-hourlong performance from ...
Dec 13, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'Like a Hallmark movie:' Allen ready for Hometown Christmas event
The town of Allen will be busy Friday evening for its Hometown Christmas. Organizer Janet Bathurst credited members of the Allen Methodist Church for the overall idea. Hometown Christmas is also being...
Dec 13, 2024 Courtesy graphic.
Final pretrial coming in late January with jury trial possibly following for former officer facing charges of human trafficking and rape in Lyon County District Court
Jury trial appears to be coming next year for the former Emporia Police Officer who was arrested for suspected human trafficking activity not related to his time in uniform. Russell Paul Patterson Jr....
Dec 12, 2024 Russell Patterson Jr. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County Commissioners approve various requests and recognize county employees during regular action meeting Thursday morning
A portion of Road 250 has been vacated following action by Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. During their regular action meeting, commissioners approved the vacation of a portion of Road 250...
Dec 12, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
TYSON/HOLIDAY RESORT: Emporiaopportunity.com updated to meet current needs; all Holiday Resort residents now with new homes
Information designed to benefit workers displaced through the Holiday Resort and Tyson Foods closure announcements from last week have a new place to get the information they need. The emporiaopportun...
Dec 12, 2024 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce graphic.
Daugherty touts agreements between FHTC and ESU after Hush letter to RDA indicating possible forced affiliation
Letters to Regional Development Association Interim President Jim Witt from Emporia State University President Ken Hush and Flint Hills Technical College President Caron Daugherty earlier this fall in...
Dec 12, 2024 KVOE News file photos.
