Category Archives: News
Lyon County arrest leads to Kansas Attorney General's first prosecution of organized retail crime under 2023 legislation
The Kansas Attorney General's Office is highlighting a recent Lyon County arrest. Attorney General Kris Kobach has announced formal charges against Demetrius Lamont Odom, a resident of Decader, Georgi...
Sep 24, 2024 Demetrius Odom. Lyon County Jail photo.
Harmon on new position with Kansas National Guard: 'I love this job'
Emporian and longtime National Guard soldier Steve Harmon is relishing his new role. Harmon was recently installed as the Kansas Army National Guard's Command Senior Enlisted Leader. This puts him in ...
Sep 24, 2024 Steve Harmon (front left) answers questions during the 20129 Freedom Fest activities. Harmon, a longtime National Guard soldier, was recently named as Command Senior Enlisted Leader in charge of professional development, moral, training and welfare for Army and Air National Guard enlisted soldiers. KVOE News file photo.
Recovery in the Park highlights individual successes in addiction recovery, Corner House's merger with CrossWinds
Recovery in the Park this upcoming weekend is drawing attention to positive life changes for those locally addicted to drugs and alcohol. It's also highlighting a huge change for the organizing agency...
Sep 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 board to discuss instructional protocols as part of regular meeting
There is a range of items on the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education agenda for its meeting Wednesday. Board members will get a presentation on instructional protocol before discussions about a boiler ...
Sep 24, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Listed as state Rural Champion, United Way of Flint Hills to receive wage stipend, implementation funding for homelessness work
The United Way of the Flint Hills is getting state attention -- and funding -- for its work to alleviate the local homeless situation. Governor Laura Kelly announced the United Way is among 14 grant r...
Sep 24, 2024 Kansas Department of Commerce graphic.
State announces in-person, virtual meetings for residents to learn more about KanCare managed care partners
Earlier this year, the stae of Kansas announced its managed care partners for the KanCare Medicaid program. With the three-year contract period beginning New Year's Day, the state has now set up a ser...
Sep 24, 2024 Kansas Great Seal.
Emporia Middle School Walkathon coming Oct. 10
The annual EMS Walkathon is coming up quickly. The walkathon will take place Thursday, October 10 at the Emporia High School walking track. As has been the case the past few years, the walkathon will ...
Sep 23, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Can the Bods in full swing
The premises are simple. One, get as many non-perishable food donations for Corky's Cupboard at Emporia State. Two, beat Washburn. Which means it's time for Can the Bods, underway through Oct. 18. And...
Sep 23, 2024 Emporia State University photo.
Four cows dead after vehicle crash on US-56 in north Lyon County early Monday
At least four head of cattle were killed after a wreck early Monday morning in north Lyon County. The crash happened around 2:30 am in the 1300 block of US Highway 56, between Allen and Admire and nea...
Sep 23, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
ESU jazz concert follows Dunkapalooza -- and precedes potential upcoming new events for United Way campaign
Old and new are on the community calendar as the United Way of the Flint Hills continues the early stages of its 2024-25 fundraising drive. In the new category: Dunkapalooza, which took place during t...
Sep 23, 2024 Brad Yount awaits a dunk attempt as part of the United Way of the Flint Hills' first Dunkapalooza on Friday. United Way of the Flint Hills photo.
