Category Archives: News
Farm Bill clears US House Ag Committee, but likely won't get widespread Congressional support as revision process continues
Updates to the Farm Bill have moved through the US House Agriculture Committee, but the package as currently written has little chance of replacing the current Farm Bill. The 10-year, $1.5 trillion bi...
May 28, 2024 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
Summer EBT program beginning through KDCF
As school districts across Kansas, including USD 253 Emporia, begin summer meal programs, the Kansas Department for Children and Families has launched a separate program helping eligible families offs...
May 28, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Groundbreaking set for next week as Cottonwood Falls Housing Authority begins replacing units destroyed by fatal 2022 fire
Nearly two years ago, fire destroyed several units and killed one person at the Low Housing Development in Cottonwood Falls. Next week, a project officially begins to replace the destroyed space. Comp...
May 28, 2024 Fire in July 2022 destroyed four living units and killed 74-year-old Sharon Tatman. The building will be replaced beginning with a formal groundbreaking ceremony next week. KVOE News file photo.
'It makes you remember the small things:' Strong City splash pad officially opens
Years of preparation, planning and fundraising culminated in Strong City with the grand opening of a splash pad. Kids and families enjoyed the new water park at the city playground, along with hot dog...
May 28, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Next hearing Tuesday in Lyon County vehicular murder case
A pretrial hearing is planned for Tuesday in a Lyon County vehicular murder case. Travis Edwards will appear at 10 am before Judge Jeff Larson. Edwards is charged with two counts of second-degree murd...
May 28, 2024 Travis Edwards. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia attempted arson, aggravated assault case to have hearing Tuesday
An Emporia man accused of attempted aggravated arson and another count as part of an alleged incident this past summer will be back in court Tuesday. Benjamin Paul White is set for a pretrial before J...
May 28, 2024 Benjamin White. Lyon County Jail photo.
Safe Kids Emporia to begin annual car seat inspection schedule Tuesday
If you're a parent and need your car seats checked with all the summer activities on the schedule, you have an opportunity to have that happen Tuesday. Safe Kids Emporia will have a free car seat insp...
May 28, 2024 Courtesy Safe Kids Emporia.
Free meals beginning Tuesday for USD 253 students
Free summer meals begin this week for USD 253 Emporia school students. Drive-thru pickup for the day's lunch will be available from 11:30 am to 1 pm both at Riverside and Village schools. Children mus...
May 28, 2024 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
Annual Emporia Memorial Day service celebrates the courage of military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for preservation of liberty Monday
In 1868 the United States made a commitment to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedom and security of our country. Monday marked the 156th y...
May 27, 2024 Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
CareArc, NRH boards meeting separately this week
Emporia's largest healthcare facilities will have board meetings this week. The CareArc Board of Directors will meet at noon Tuesday at the facility's Havenhill Conference Room. Board members will dis...
May 27, 2024 Free clipart graphic.
