Category Archives: News
USD 253 Emporia seeking equal seat on steering committee for potential building of new recreation center
USD 253 Emporia will soon be a stakeholder in the potential building of a new recreation center. The USD 253 Board of Education discussed with Emporia Recreation Center administrators of being involve...
Jan 24, 2024 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
CareArc closing Eureka Health Center on Feb. 29
CareArc is ending a 10-year chapter in its history with the upcoming closure of its Eureka Health Center next month. CareArc has scheduled the closing for Feb. 29. The agency says its decision was roo...
Jan 24, 2024 KVOE News photo.
WEATHER: Dense fog advisories return Wednesday night through noon Tuesday; Road P-5 outside Admire closed due to water
As dense fog advisories return to the KVOE listening area Wednesday night, a different travel issue is affecting the Admire area. The Lyon County Highway Department says Road P-5 is closed between US ...
Jan 24, 2024 KVOE News File Photo
Humane Society focusing on needed improvements at Emporia Animal Shelter now that brutal cold has subsided
The Humane Society of the Flint Hills has several focuses in mind when upgrading the Emporia Animal Shelter after the building withstood the arctic cold that passed through the area recently. Accordin...
Jan 24, 2024 Humane Society of the Flint Hills logo.
Salvation Army of Emporia anticipating increase in need for emergency assistance following brutal cold snap
Following the brutal cold that passed through the area over the past two weeks, emergency assistance is expected to see an increase for the Salvation Army of Emporia. At least that's the thoughts of S...
Jan 24, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Investigations continue into recent fires at Moore's Greenhouse
Emporia firefighters know where Monday night's fire at Moore's Greenhouse started, but they are still investigating as to how it started. Here's Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage: Fire crews...
Jan 24, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Special effort to count Emporia's homeless population taking place Thursday
Major efforts are underway at the local and state levels to end homelessness, and a special count is taking place locally Thursday to help. The Point in Time or PIT Survey will start at 9 am at White ...
Jan 24, 2024 Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition graphic.
City of Emporia begins community survey process on priorities, programs and services
The city of Emporia is into a community survey designed to get "crucial information and feedback" on city priorities, programs and services. The city effort follows a 2022 collaboration with the ETC I...
Jan 24, 2024 City of Emporia logo.
Funeral services pending for Emporia man killed in Oklahoma medical helicopter crash
Funeral services are pending for an Emporia native killed in a medical helicopter crash in Oklahoma. Adam Tebben graduated from Chase County High School and attended Emporia State University and Baker...
Jan 24, 2024 Google Maps image.
Lyon County Commission convening for weekly action meeting Thursday
Reports, replacements and requests are all set to come before Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will first consider signing t...
Jan 24, 2024 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
