Category Archives: News
ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT: Marshall working to evacuate Kansas residents
As fears persist about Americans possibly being taken hostage by Hamas after a surprise attack on Israel this past weekend, US Senator Roger Marshall's office is working to evacuate any Kansas residen...
Oct 10, 2023 US Senator Roger Marshall. Official photo.
Capital outlay, open enrollment discussions ahead for USD 251
Updates on capital outlay and ongoing discussions on open enrollment will highlight the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education meeting Wednesday. Board members jumped into the open enrollment co...
Oct 10, 2023 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
USD 252 board to continue conversations on Olpe fitness park, non-resident enrollment policies
Fitness park and non-resident enrollment topics will see more conversations at the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education meeting Wednesday. The board has been discussing plans for Olpe's exp...
Oct 10, 2023 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Emporia, Lyon County home sales down from September 2022
Emporia home sales were flat between August and September -- and down sharply from September 2022. Sunflower Association of Realtors says there were 30 some sales in September, following 30 homes sold...
Oct 10, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Emporia Symphony Orchestra holding Symphonic Frankenstein performance Tuesday
The Emporia Symphony Orchestra is opening up its performance season Tuesday night with a Halloween-themed performance. The annual Symphonic Kaleidoscope will be held inside Albert Taylor Hall beginnin...
Oct 09, 2023 Emporia Symphony Orchestra Image.
Lyon County Ag Agent offers thoughts on summer harvest
Local summer harvest yields were not quite what most had hoped for this year and that has a lot to do with the combination of drought and extreme heat that impacted the area almost throughout the enti...
Oct 09, 2023 K-State Research and Extension photo.
USD 253 Board of Education to consider proposal closing Kansas Avenue during regular meeting Wednesday
The USD 253 Board of Education may consider closing a building that houses classrooms for the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative Elementary Connections program as part of their regular meeting ...
Oct 09, 2023 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
Water main break reported at 10th and Weaver
Repairs are complete and water service has been restored following a water main break in east Emporia Monday. Underground Utilities Crews wrapped up repairs at 10th and Weaver just before 7 pm, a litt...
Oct 09, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Monday kitchen fire in east Emporia comes at start of Fire Prevention Week -- with emphasis on cooking safety
The cause of Monday's trailer house fire in eastern Emporia remains under investigation. Emporia and Olpe fire crews were dispatched to 1402 Twilight Drive shortly before 1:45 pm and found moderate sm...
Oct 09, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County History Center to feature researcher on Preston Plumb this week
The Lyon County History Center has events this week highlighting one of Emporia's founding citizens. Johanna Wickman, author of "The Forgotten Senator: The Life and Character of Preston B Plumb," will...
Oct 09, 2023 Lyon County History Center logo.
