Category Archives: News
Construction tentatively set for summer on new Whittier skate park project
Dirt work and construction on the city of Emporia's new skate park could potentially begin next summer. That's the hope for city leadership following the Emporia City Commission's approval of a $250,0...
Dec 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER UPDATE: Rainy/snowy Christmas ahead for KVOE listening area
It may be Christmas time, but weather conditions will look like springtime heading into the official holiday. After dense widespread fog blanketed the area Saturday morning, forecasts are calling for ...
Dec 23, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
RDA Board of Directors place President Chuck Scott on paid leave Friday
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors has temporarily relieved President Chuck Scott of his duties. The action came following a motion made during the board's ...
Dec 22, 2023 RDA President Chuck Scott. Photo courtesy of DKEDC.com
Hetlinger's Everyday Heroes Campaign inching close fundraising goal
Hetlinger Developmental Services got a little bit of a surprise before Christmas. With the non-profit organization's Everyday Heroes Campaign set to end at the end of the year, they've surpassed their...
Dec 22, 2023 Hetlinger Developmental Services logo.
Healthier Lyon County having a busy year filled with projects including flashing beacons and safe routes to school program
It's been a busy year for Healthier Lyon County. One of the recent projects the coalition has been working on is the flashing beacons being installed across Emporia. Healthier Lyon County Grant Manage...
Dec 22, 2023 Healthier Lyon County Logo.
Melvern man arrested on suspicion of drug possession and other charges in Osage County Thursday evening
A Melvern man is in custody in Osage County following a traffic stop near Melvern Thursday evening. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, the stop was conducted at 305th and Paulen Road just ...
Dec 22, 2023 Joseph Steinke. Osage County Jail Photo.
Court dates pending following Kansas Supreme Court's reversal of Kansas Court of Appeals ruling on lawsuit surrounding Kansas Statute 25-2438
Following a ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court last week, several state agencies will be having their day in court as they oppose a state statute they claim is hindering their mission. The Kansas Leag...
Dec 22, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
November house sales see year over year increase in Emporia
Emporia home sales saw an increase from last year. Home sales went from 29 in November 2022 to 33 last month, which doesn't sound like much -- although it equates to a nearly 14 percent increase from ...
Dec 22, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors image.
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness nearing $5.3 capital campaign goal
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness CEO Amanda Cunningham sees the finish line for the agency's Breaking Stigma, Breaking Ground capital campaign. Cunningham says the $5.3 million campaign is designed ...
Dec 22, 2023 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness logo.
Special meeting coming Friday afternoon for Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas board of directors
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will be convening for a special meeting Friday afternoon. The only item on the agenda is to discuss and take action on matters of non-electe...
Dec 22, 2023 City of Emporia Image.
