4+ hour, 5+ min ago   (234+ words) A week from now, USD 253 Emporia Board of Education members will take final action on the proposed closure of Logan Avenue Elementary School; however, the proposed closure was the sole focus of a special meeting of the board Wednesday evening....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (132+ words) KVOE Logan Avenue Elementary’s future will be the only topic of discussion for the USD 253 Board of Education on Wednesday. The board has a special meeting at a special time, 5:30 pm, and the only item of note is a public…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (222+ words) KVOE A pair of entities with like-minded focuses teamed up Saturday afternoon for a new, engaging, and educational event that drew a strong turnout from residents. Good Way Gardens hosted the inaugural Botanical Bingo event, which combined the classic game…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (156+ words) KVOE The former Interim President of Emporia State University, Dr. Taylor Kriley, has “Departed” the university. The university confirmed Dr. Kriley’s departure to KVOE News Friday; however, there was no reason was given as to why Kriley left the university,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (107+ words) KVOE Things are moving forward for USD 251 North Lyon County as the district asks for permission to fund a major change in its school operations. The bond questions, one for a new high school near North Lyon County Junior-Senior High…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Kansas Department of Labor map. Jobless rates for Emporia and Lyon County climbed from June to July. The Kansas Department of Labor has Emporia’s jobless rate now at 5.4 percent, up from 5.1 percent in June. Lyon County’s rate is now at…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (159+ words) Flint Hills Technical College is currently exploring the possibility of bringing more real-world work opportunities to students this year. On the monthly Tech Talk with FHTC President Dr. Caron Daughterty Wednesday, Daugherty noted the college is in the process of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (151+ words) A new school year highlights legal changes affecting schools — and in one case, communication between districts and their students. House Bill 2299 has districts using their social media platforms as “one-way” communication methods with students. Essentially, districts can share information or…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (170+ words) USD 253 Emporia logo. The official first day of school for USD 253 Emporia is Wednesday. As we’re sure you are aware, it takes a lot of preparation to get the school year off to a great start and not just for…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (328+ words) College students are back in Emporia and the community once again welcomed them with open arms and open doors Monday night in downtown Emporia. The annual Welcome Back Block Party filled the majority of the downtown corridor with local organizations…...