Category Archives: News
Jones Trust grants Southwick House $1 million for transitional housing facility
It's not often that a local nonprofit can secure a seven-figure grant. But that's the case for Southwick House after a $1 million lead gift from the Walter S and Evan C Jones Testamentary Trust. The J...
Sep 10, 2024 Southwick House logo.
Random Acts of Patriotism returning Wednesday to commemorate 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
The 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks is coming Wednesday and residents will spend their day reminding passersby to "never forget." Random Acts of Patriotism will take place on the Melvern o...
Sep 09, 2024
Michelin unveils details of voluntary severance package following announcement of layoffs at Emporia facility last month
Following last month's announcement of layoffs at Michelin North America's Emporia facility, Michelin has released information regarding said layoffs. According to Michelin's public relations departme...
Sep 09, 2024 Michelin logo
Simmons donating $100K to Little Lyons
Simmons Pet Food ultimately decided not to purchase the former Maynard Early Childhood Center, but it is financially supporting the venture that's now at the former Maynard address. Simmons will give ...
Sep 09, 2024 Lyon County is applying for Hazard Mitigation funds to build a storm shelter at Little Lyons Childcare (pictured) and to install a storm siren in Thorndale. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Police investigation continues into recent auto burglaries
Emporia Police officers continue investigating after a rash of auto burglaries reported late last week. Police Capt. Ray Mattas is encouraging anybody with information to call the Lyon County Emergenc...
Sep 09, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Conversations about traffic, pedestrian needs around Emporia to continue with recent approval of Safe Routes to Schools study
With a study now approved, the city of Emporia will continue conversations with the Multi-Use Planning Board, USD 253 Emporia and the Kansas Department of Transportation for potential Safe Routes to S...
Sep 09, 2024 Students use crosswalks to exit Walnut Elementary. Kansas Department of Transportation photo.
Services announced for Emporia native killed in southwest Kansas wreck last week
Funeral services have been announced for Austin Wagoner, a former Emporia man killed in a crash in southwest Kansas last week. Wagoner and his dog, PK, were killed when Wagoner's car crashed just east...
Sep 09, 2024 Austin Wagoner. Courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Watch parties announced for Tuesday's presidential debate
The first -- and possibly only -- presidential debate is Tuesday, and Lyon County's major political parties have special activities planned. The Lyon County Democrats' watch party is at the county hea...
Sep 09, 2024 Democrat (from left) and Republican logos. Smithsonian graphic.
Meetings ahead this week for Emporia Enterprises, RDA
Emporia's large-scale economic development boards are meeting separately this week. Emporia Enterprises will meet at 4 pm Wednesday at the Trusler Business Center, 719 Commercial. the main order of bu...
Sep 09, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 251, USD 252 boards meeting separately Wednesday
USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County have separate board of education meetings this week. USD 251 North Lyon County The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education meets Wednesd...
Sep 09, 2024 USD 251 North Lyon County and USD 252 Southern Lyon County logos.
