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Governor Kelly announces $400,000 to Emporia for geometric improvements
Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). CCLIP funds improvements to state...
Flint Hills District welcomes Deb Andres
The K-State Research & Extension Flint Hills District Board and staff extend a warm welcome to our new Family & Community Wellness Agent, Deb Andres, M.S., CFCS-HDFS. While not a stranger to the area, Andres began her new position at her primary office location in Council Grove on Monday, July 8 and has hit the ground running with all things related to Fair season!
Second Flint Hills Spirit Fair set for Saturday
One of Emporia’s community activities this weekend is all about the supernatural. The second annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair will be held at the Lyon County History Center on Saturday. The event is organized by Flint Hills Paranormal, and co-founder and senior investigator Brandy Nance says a lot is happening.
Lyon County Commission – 2nd District: Ronald W. McCoy
Occupation: Business Owner - President of A-1 Pump & Jet Services, Inc. I feel that with my 40+ years of managerial experience, I am in a position to bring a more professional managerial approach to the position and the council as a whole. What do you see as the county...
Annual summer program aims to prepare aspiring teachers in Kansas
EMPORIA, Kan. (KWCH) - This week, about 70 high school students who want to become teachers are getting a chance to learn from some of the top educators in Kansas. That opportunity comes with the annual Kansas Future Teachers Academy at Emporia State University. “I’ve wanted to be a teacher...
KDOT announces CCLIP funding for Emporia, Council Grove
Traffic enhancements in Emporia and Council Grove are getting help from the state government. Both Emporia and Council Grove are getting $400,000 for work in fiscal 2027, Emporia for so-called geometric improvements and Council Grove for surface preservation. Funding comes from the City Connecting Link Improvement Program, or CCLIP. Cities...
Work progressing eastward for 24th and Prairie waterline project
There is still at least a year left on the 24th and Prairie water main replacement project, but there has been steady progress since work began six weeks ago. The project hits a milestone Thursday with the opening of both drives to the Pavilions shopping center at 24th and Industrial. Also, 24th opens to two-way traffic from Industrial Drive to Presbyterian Manor’s east drive.
Limited ticket availability returns for Newman Regional Health’s Denim and Diamonds signature event
Some tickets are now available for Newman Regional Health’s signature fundraising event. Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton had an update on KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Friday:. Middleton says Newman Regional has also been working with Emporia State University to add more seating. Activities for the Aug. 2 event include a...
Lyon County Commission approves disaster donation MOUs, final Ignite Emporia allocation
Lyon County now has two memorandums of understanding in place to handle donations and related information in cases of disasters. As part of the County Commission’s action session Thursday, Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell presented the idea for the county to partner with the Emporia Community Foundation and the United Way of the Flint Hills. Fell says this has been part of recent conversations through the county’s Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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