The weather pattern gets more unsettled Wednesday night, including a low-end chance for stronger storms. There is currently a slight-to-moderate chance for storms in general between midnight and sunrise Thursday morning. There is also a marginal severe weather risk for quarter-sized hail during that time period. Storms...

The Emporia Recreation Commission has concluded its finalist interviews for the next Director of Rec Operations. Interviewing for the position Tuesday evening were former facility program manager for Deerfield Park District in Illinois John Mark Woolums and current interim ERC Director and longtime Assistant Director A...

New IT equipment purchases will be the main item of consideration for Lyon County Commissioners when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. The only action item on the commission's agenda will be the consideration of a purchase request from Jamie Williams and County IT Director Jean Barnett for...

During the RDA Board's most recent meeting last week, there was some clear dispute about the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas's next direction. The dispute was as to whether or not the Economic Advancement Committee had followed the mission laid out by the board in terms of a report as to how to ...

A major gift from the Preston Family Fund is set to benefit Southwick House. The $100,000 gift will be used to establish a welcoming porch at the new 9,000 square foot transitional housing facility at 115 E. Logan Ave and honor Aloha Preston. Executive Director Susan Brinkman says this gift passes a significant mark in...

A house in central Emporia suffered exterior damage after a fire Monday evening. Emporia Fire responded to 405 Rural shortly before 7 pm, finding fire on the side of the house. The fire was put out quickly. Early indications are some roofing materials on the ground and near the house caught fire, spreading to the sidin...

The Flint Hills Technical College Culinary Arts program fared very well in the recent SkillsUSA competition. Bailey Johnson was first in Culinary Arts, while Jayden Mosley-Cannon was second in Baking and Pastries. The SkillsUSA contest is designed to have students demonstrate several skills in pressure-based settings, ...

A doctor familiar with Emporia is coming on board at CareArc next month. Dr Roland Darey is joining the CareArc medical team after offering emergency room care in Emporia and Junction City the past eight years. He has also been practicing primary care in Wamego for over a decade. Dr Darey's hire comes as part of CareAr...

After a successful Civic Leadership Institute in 2024, the 2025 edition is approaching. The eight-week institute will be held each Tuesday beginning on May 6 and run through July 8 with community members being able to connect with City of Emporia staff, getting behind the scenes tours and learning about the specifics o...

Just a few days remain before Keep It a Safe Summer returns to the community calendar. Keep It a Safe Summer also returns to the Lyon County Fairgrounds between 5-8 pm Thursday. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia recently, organizer John Koelsch says organizers decided to not hold an event last year, instead using the past year...

Emporia city commissioners meet Wednesday with a zoning matter and infrastructure items on their action meeting agenda. Commissioners could amend the land parcel type at 1002 Trusler Road from Lyon County Agriculture to Emporia Country Home. Commissioners could also award the annual Street Rehab contract to APAC-Kansas...

If you have wanted information about emergency readiness, regardless of the situation, Lyon County has you covered this weekend. The now-annual Emergency Preparedness Fair takes place from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, and already over 30 booths are claimed for the event. Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell...

The Kansas Department of Commerce is marking National Community Development Week with its first-ever Community Impact Tour -- in this case, meaning a stop in Emporia next week. Department of Commerce representatives will stop at the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial, on April 25 to observe a new innovation classroom ...

While Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne Van Gundy tries to shine a spotlight on 911 staff daily, a national spotlight is now on them through the remainder of the week. Now through through Saturday is the official observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, which recognizes the...

Traffic in part of north Hartford is back to normal after a brief repair project Monday. The Lyon County Highway Department announced a cross-road culvert repair at the intersection of West Maple and Mechanic. Work started Monday morning and ended before 3 pm. 9 am Monday: Cross-road culvert repair underway in Hartford...