Category Archives: News
Moran to announce federal funds for Lyon County Sheriff's Office in Emporia stop
US Senator Jerry Moran is stopping in Emporia for official business on Friday. Moran will make an appearance at the Lyon County Sheriff's Office to discuss new federal resources so the department can ...
Sep 13, 2024 US Senator Jerry Moran.
Emporian takes on new role with Kansas National Guard
Steve Harmon has a new role with the Kansas Army National Guard. Most recently serving as the Component/State Command Sergeant Major, Harmon was recently installed as the Command Senior Enlisted Leade...
Sep 13, 2024 Command Senior Enlisted Leader Steve Harmon. Kansas National Guard photo.
USD 253 2025 operating budget gains approval during regular school board meeting Wednesday
The 2025 operating budget for USD 253 Emporia is now official. USD 253 Board members approved the budget following a brief public hearing at the top of their regular meeting agenda Wednesday evening. ...
Sep 12, 2024 USD 253 Emporia Public Schools Image.
Emporia native joins Stormont Vail's Cotton O'Neil Clinic
Stormont Vail Health has hired an Emporia native to join its internal medicine team in Emporia. Dr. Lauren Miller joins the Cotton O'Neil Clinic. Miller received her bachelor's degree at Emporia State...
Sep 12, 2024 Dr. Lauren Miller. Stormont Vail Health photo.
USD 253 announces nominees for Master Teacher, Teacher of Year
USD 253 Emporia has announced its nominees for notable annual state honors. Kelly Olson was nominated for Kansas Master Teacher. Olson is an adaptive special educatio nteacher at Riverside Elementary....
Sep 12, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
EHS Theatre focusing on 'message of hope' with upcoming production of '26 Pebbles'
Emporia High's upcoming theater production is not for the faint of heart. E-High Theatre is addressing the aftereffects of the Sandy Hook school shooting with its rendition of "26 Pebbles" on Saturday...
Sep 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU ready for annual Gala Benefit Concert
Music students at Emporia State University will benefit from the upcoming Gala Benefit Concert this upcoming Saturday at Albert Taylor Hall. Besides music from faculty, alums and students, the event w...
Sep 12, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Plea agreement reached in Lyon County burglary case as contraband case advances
A Lyon County criminal case that originally started with a lead count of aggravated residential burglary will end with sentencing on lesser counts. Karissa Nash accepted a plea agreement to single cou...
Sep 12, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
New 'umbrella' organization, focus on performance-based metrics part of Vision First recommendations for Emporia's economic development
In three years, economic development in Emporia could have a different look if the city adopts the goals of a study presented Wednesday. Vision First has been working on a set of recommendations for E...
Sep 12, 2024 Vision First graphic.
Rec Commission holding special meeting Thursday
The Emporia Recreation Commission has a special meeting Thursday. Board members will have an executive session on personnel matters regarding employer-employee negotiations. This is the only scheduled...
Sep 12, 2024 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
