Category Archives: News
Annual cookie delivery thanks USD 253 staffers for their work with students
One of the longstanding local highlights of American Education Week is the annual cookie delivery across USD 253 Emporia, and that delivery drive was reserved for Wednesday morning. Executive Director...
Nov 16, 2023 USD 253 Emporia photo.
Refill process underway on newly re-painted 12th Avenue water tower
If you have passed by East 12th Avenue, or any adjacent roadways really, you have no doubt noticed the new design on the 12th Avenue Water Tower storage tank. The new paint job, promoting Emporia Stat...
Nov 15, 2023 KVOE Screenshot Image.
Emporia Fire Department one step closer to new and renovated facilities after Crossland contract approved by City Commission
The Emporia Fire Department is one step closer to having new facilities at both its locations. Emporia City Commissioners approved the contract for the fire station projects from Crossland Constructio...
Nov 15, 2023 Emporia City Commissioners met Wednesday morning for their regular action and study meetings. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
USD 253: No threat to Emporia High after inappropriate social media comment
Emporia Public Schools says there was no credible threat Wednesday after a high school student allegedly made an inappropriate social media comment. Initially, the Community Relations Department said ...
Nov 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
AVILA MURDER: Cornejo-Campoverde and Alanis sentenced Wednesday for roles in the murder of Jesus Avila
More than six years after the murder of Jesus Avila south of Emporia, the final individuals responsible for his death received their sentences during separate hearings in Lyon County District Court We...
Nov 15, 2023 Pictured left to right:
Jordy Cornejo-Campverde and Alan Alanis. Lyon County Jail Photos
New crosswalk equipment installed near local schools, thanks to partnership between Emporia and Healthier Lyon County
Safer crosswalk setups are in place near two Emporia schools and Flint Hills Technical College, thanks to a partnership between the city of Emporia and Healthier Lyon County. City crews have installed...
Nov 15, 2023 City of Emporia photos.
Investigation continues into alleged deer poaching incident near Americus
Lyon County Game Warden Aaron Scheve says there have been some leads to follow as the investigation continues into a deer poaching incident near Americus earlier this month. Scheve tells KVOE News the...
Nov 15, 2023 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks logo.
After statewide focus Wednesday, Board of Regents readies for Emporia State campus renovation tour Thursday
A big day is ahead as the Kansas Board of Regents continue their monthly meeting in Emporia on Thursday. Regents will concentrate on feedback across Emporia State University into the early afternoon h...
Nov 15, 2023 Kansas Board of Regents logo.
Emporia, Lyon County see October home sales up from September but down from a year ago
October home sales in Emporia were up from September numbers but below those from a year ago. Sunflower Association of Realtors says Emporia had 40 units sold last month, down from 47 a year ago but u...
Nov 15, 2023 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Lyon County Commission set to revisit parking lease arrangement as part of Thursday meeting
Parking and infrastructure matters will lead the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will consider a motion for a parking lease agreement with Raise Your Paws, 312 Commercial...
Nov 15, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
