Category Archives: News
USD 253 quarterly strategic plan update shows significant drops in both disciplinary incidents and chronic absenteeism across the district
Both disciplinary incidents and chronic absenteeism are seeing significant drops within USD 253 Emporia Public Schools. That's according to information shared through the district's latest quarterly s...
Oct 24, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Emporia Farmers Market closing down regular season Saturday; Winter markets and Soup-a-Palooza coming up over next two weeks
The outdoor season is coming to an end for the Emporia Farmers Market Saturday. The market will open at its regular time 8 am in the parking lot at Seventh and Merchant and will include several fun ac...
Oct 24, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Latest CareArc/public health update indicates low flu activity, however, trends could shift with weather conditions in coming weeks
Flu numbers this year are relatively mild, however, that could change along with the weather. During the Lyon County Commission's regular action meeting Thursday morning, CareArc staff and administrat...
Oct 24, 2024 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Women in Technology Conference caps busy October for Emporia State's CyROC
Women seeking information about technology careers were invited to Emporia State University's Women in Technology Conference at the Sauder Alumni Center on Wednesday. Among the presenters was Angela S...
Oct 24, 2024 Caroline Ruden (left) and Angela Stevens were among the presenters at Emporia State's Women in Technology Conference on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Trial tentatively happening next month in Emporia stabbing case
Court processes are moving towards trial next month in an Emporia aggravated battery case. Following a hearing this week in Lyon County District Court, Raena Grana was set for a final pretrial heaing ...
Oct 24, 2024 Kansas Courts graphic.
Preliminary hearings delayed in Lyon County aggravated burglary, drug distribution cases
Court proceedings in a Lyon County aggravated burglary case will resume next year. Angel Lemus was originally set for a preliminary hearing Wednesday, but the hearing is now set to take place Jan. 15....
Oct 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Moderate drought now blankets entire KVOE listening area
Moderate drought now covers the KVOE listening area -- and severe drought isn't far away. The latest weekly update from the US Drought Monitor changes the southern half of the KVOE listening area from...
Oct 24, 2024 US Drought Monitor map.
Buckets N Boards to begin Emporia Arts Center's 2024-25 Performing Arts schedule with Saturday appearance
A busy weekend in Emporia includes a big performance at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday. Buckets N Boards brings a high-energy show to downtown Emporia as the Emporia Arts Center begins its 20...
Oct 24, 2024 Emporia Arts Center graphic.
Fundraiser Sunday to benefit Admire Methodist Church, Admire Fire Department
If you like chili, you will have a lot to sample as part of a special fundraiser in Admire this weekend. The event Sunday benefits Admire Methodist Church and the Admire Fire Department. Organizer She...
Oct 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Record heat expected, severe weather unlikely but possible Thursday
A record high is likely Thursday, while strong storms can't be ruled out. High temperatures are expected to reach 88 at the Emporia Municipal Airport. This would erase the prior record of 86 degrees s...
Oct 24, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
