Category Archives: News
Neosho Rapids Haunted House coming Saturday
Visitors to Neosho Rapids this weekend will have a scare of a good time thanks to the 31st annual Neosho Rapids Haunted House. The Haunted House will kick off for the 31st time Saturday night from 6:3...
Oct 20, 2023 Neosho Rapids Haunted House Image.
USD 251 North Lyon County nearing finalization of open enrollment policy
USD 251 North Lyon County could have an open enrollment policy in place by next month. That's if the board approves a draft of the policy at it next monthly meeting which will begin with a public hear...
Oct 20, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Land Bank approves house bid, drafting letter to City Commission for possible acquisition of Quaker Park
The two meetings for the Emporia Land Bank Board this month have been fruitful. Following an executive session Friday morning, the board approved bidding on a house at 401 Oak up to $49,000. If the bi...
Oct 20, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
Emporia State associate dean resigns after harassment allegations at prior universities
An associate dean at Emporia State University's recently-created School of Visual and Performing Arts has resigned after less than two months on the job. Arthur White started Aug. 6 and resigned Sept....
Oct 20, 2023 Arthur White. Cal Poly photo.
Overlap in Kansas, Colorado court procedures increasingly unlikely for Lieurance
Barring extradition, it appears increasingly likely Phillip Lieurance will complete his criminal court proceedings in Lyon County before he begins any court proceedings in Colorado. Lieurance is being...
Oct 20, 2023 Phillip Lieurance. Lyon County Jail photo.
PAROC hosting 'International Observe the Moon' event
Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center has an out-of-this-world activitiy Saturday night. PAROC will take part in an "International Observe the Moon" event. STEM Outreach Directo...
Oct 20, 2023 NASA graphic.
Local economy among focal points for Emporia Economic Outlook Conference
Emporia's Economic Outlook Conference this month offered residents a chance to learn more about the current and potentially future state of business for Emporia, Lyon County and Kansas as a whole. Emp...
Oct 20, 2023 Wichita State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research graphic.
CareArc's ribbon-cutting ceremony for new dental clinic coming next week
Four months after cutting the ribbon on a new medical wing, CareArc is set for a similar ceremony for its new dental clinic. CareArc has a grand opening ceremony at 4:30 pm Tuesday at its headquarters...
Oct 20, 2023 KVOE News photo.
David Traylor Zoo, Emporia Police Benefit Association to partner on Happy Holidaze and Toy Drive
With Boo in the Zoo coming soon, the David Traylor Zoo is getting ready for another holiday event down the road. The zoo and Emporia Police Benefit Association are partnering on the annual Happy Holid...
Oct 20, 2023 David Traylor Zoo, Emporia Police Benefit Association graphic.
Emporia Rotary Club begins selling tickets for Grocery Grab
The Emporia Rotary Club is getting ready for its signature fall event that's now less than a month away. The fifth annual Grocery Grab is Nov. 18th at Goods CashSaver. Once again, one person will get ...
Oct 20, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
