Category Archives: News
Chamber Foundation expanding search for funding sources to turn former Maynard property into 24-7 daycare facility
Meetings are coming this week as the Emporia Area Chamber Foundation looks to secure funding for buying the former Maynard Early Childhood Center to use as a round-the-clock daycare facility. On Tuesd...
Jun 27, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Give a Mulligan For Kids' Sake Golf Tournament set for next month
The 2nd annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Give A Mulligan For Kids' Sake Golf Tournament is quickly approaching. The event will take place on Saturday, July 29 at Emporia Golf Course. On KVOE's Morning ...
Jun 27, 2023 Big Brothers Big Sisters Graphic
Newman Regional Health's CEO search may end Thursday; Wednesday meeting may include Central Care Cancer Center roof replacement vote
The Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees has been busy with meetings as it interviews candidates for the hospital's new chief executive officer. The board has already held two special meetings, ...
Jun 27, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Argabright beginning retirement era Thursday after 17 years with USD 252 Southern Lyon County
Thursday marks the end of an era for USD 252 Southern Lyon County as longtime superintendent Mike Argabright officially retires. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, Argabright said there are a lot of hi...
Jun 27, 2023 Outgoing USD 252 Southern Lyon County superintendent speaks after being named the Kansas School Superintendents Association's Superintendent of the Year last year. KVOE News file photo.
Host families a key part of National Teachers Hall of Fame induction week's success
The National Teachers Hall of Fame is savoring another successful induction process. Part of that process involves the host families that either volunteer or accept recommendations to welcome and tran...
Jun 27, 2023 Monday's Talk of Emporia focused on the work of host families as part of the National Teachers Hall of Fame's induction activities. Pictured are (from left) A'kena LongBenton, Larry Benton, NTHF Interim Deputy Director Ken Weaver and Lori Capes. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County aggravated robbery, conspiracy case moves to preliminary hearing in August
Early court processes are underway for a Lyon County aggravated robbery and conspiracy suspect. On Monday, Judge Jeff Larson set a preliminary hearing for Aug. 7 in the case against Antonio Lee Brown,...
Jun 27, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Decision on charges still pending after alleged incident at Emporia Middle School dance
On May 30, Emporia Police said they had established probable cause to believe four juveniles had made false statements to police while also saying officers had not found probable cause to report any i...
Jun 27, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat advisory posted Wednesday for all area counties
Projected temperatures above 100 degrees have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for Lyon and surrounding counties Wednesday. The advisory goes from 1-9 pm. Air temperature...
Jun 27, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
St. James Missionary Baptist Church opening new outreach Saturday
The congregation of St. James Missionary Baptist Church is welcoming those in need to take advantage of its new community outreach program that gets underway this weekend. During a recent appearance o...
Jun 26, 2023 St. James Missionary Church Flyer.
'A great way to go out;' Rydberg reflects on final production and tenure as Emporia State University Director of Theatre
Emporia State University's Director of Theater will be leaving on a high note. It was announced earlier this year that now-former Director Pete Rydberg would be departing ESU after leading the departm...
Jun 26, 2023 Facebook photo
