Category Archives: News
City now says street treatment, clearing effort will continue as needed
After saying Emporia's Public Works Department won't go back into residential areas to reduce the snowpack affecting side streets for nearly three weeks, the city now says it will treat streets as nee...
Jan 22, 2025 Snow ruts are still prevalent in Emporia's residential areas after winter weather events Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 9-10, despite work by Emporia Public Works last week to treat and clear streets. Grove Street near Walnut Elementary is one such example. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 board discusses curriculum alignment
Emporia Board of Education members discussed curriculum alignment with state standards and ongoing construction as part of their regular meeting Wednesday. Current Assistant Superintendent for Teachin...
Jan 22, 2025 USD 253 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Student Services Judy Stanley (left) discusses curriculum alignment with members of the USD 253 Board of Education on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
2025 KVOE Bowl Challenge champion collects winnings at Waters Wednesday
Monday, Ohio State was celebrating a national championship and Wednesday afternoon Emporian Charla Adams had her chance to celebrate as well. Adams was the winner of the annual KVOE Bowl Challenge ama...
Jan 22, 2025 Pictured left to right:
Left back: Waters Store Manager Nick Windle and KVOE Sales Rep Michelle Boyce.
Front: Larry Adams, Bowl Challenge Winner Charla Adams and Lee Allison. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Registration underway for Public Safety Citizens Academy
Local law enforcement and emergency response departments are getting ready for the Emporia/Lyon County Public Safety Citizens Academy. Emporia Police officers, Lyon County deputies and Emporia Fire of...
Jan 22, 2025 Emporia Fire Department (from left), Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Emporia Police Department badges.
Burton files motion for new defense attorney ahead of potential child sex abuse trial in Sedgwick County
Trial may begin in Sedgwick County next week in the case of an Emporia man accused of child rape, but that schedule may well depend on a defense motion now on the table. John Burton is tentatively set...
Jan 22, 2025 John Robert Burton. Sedgwick County Jail photo.
Plea hearing ahead for Emporia man accused of involuntary manslaughter in Johnson County
A plea hearing is tentatively set for next month in the case of an Emporia man charged with a fatal crash in Johnson County from this past spring. Jason Brumley is set to appear Feb. 13. Initially, Br...
Jan 22, 2025 Kansas Courts graphic.
Orthopedic specialist joins Newman Regional Health Medical Partners
Newman Regional Health has a new medical specialist in the fold. Dr Patrick "Cole" McGregor is joining the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners, specializing ...
Jan 22, 2025 Cole McGregor. Newman Regional Health photo.
USD 251 names new principal for NLC Elementary, Early Learning Center
North Lyon County Elementary and NLC Early Learning Center have a new principal. As part of a special meeting this week, USD 251 North Lyon County elevated Aimee Landgren to lead both schools. Landgre...
Jan 22, 2025 Aimee Landgren. USD 251 North Lyon County photo.
Planning commissioners recommend approval of minor plat for new housing development and zoning change for series of properties Tuesday evening
A new housing addition has begun the early stages of development following action by the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Tuesday evening. As part of their monthly meeting age...
Jan 21, 2025 KVOE News Photo
New rec center development process still on hold following months worth of business closure announcements
With the ongoing series of business closures in recent weeks, the Emporia Rec Center Steering Committee will be continuing its pause on the development of a new recreation center for the foreseeable f...
Jan 21, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
