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CANDIDATE FORUM: Duft, Trahoon discuss issues facing Lyon County Commission First District
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (393+ words) Lyon County Commission First District Republican incumbent Ken Duft (left) and challenger Roland Trahoon II appeared on KVOE's Candidate Forum on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News. From spending policy to data centers, Lyon County Commission First District candidates Ken Duft…...
Advanced voting for August 4th primary begins Wednesday
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (301+ words) This is an important week for the August primary election with two important dates. The first is the close of voter registration Tuesday, followed by the start of advance voting, both in-person and by mail, Wednesday. In-person offsite voting for…...
DATA CENTER: Americus City Council to consider ordinance banning high-impact centers, battery energy system technology
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (266+ words) KVOE The local policy fight against data centers is now expanding beyond Emporia’s city limits. Emporia Neighbors United, the grassroots organization that’s now using a petition in hopes of stopping Emporia’s proposed data center for a second time, will be…...
Listed as ‘unrepairable’ after July 4 storm, Hartford City Hall designated for demolition: ‘You…have to learn to let it go’
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (224+ words) Hartford City Hall, a structure built in the 1880s, will have to be demolished after wind-related damage July 4. Chuck Samples/KVOE News. Hartford is now in the market for a new City Hall, at least on a temporary basis. Mayor Kenny…...
DATA CENTER: Second petition effort revs up
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (352+ words) KVOE Emporia Neighbors United is restarting its petition effort against a potential data center with a flurry of activity. The lead opposition group to the Flint Hills Digital Campus had to restart the work after submitting nearly 1,400 signatures last week,…...
Lyon County Democrats to have gubernatornial candidates in Emporia this month
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (122+ words) Before the primary election next month, the 3 main Democrat candidates for governor will be in Emporia. Lyon County Democrats are hosting all three candidates, with all meet-and-greets at the party headquarters, 718 Commercial. Kansas Senator Cindy Holscher and Overland Park Mayor…...
Republican candidates for Kansas House 76th District to make two appearances in Emporia next week
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (111+ words) Before they appear on KVOE’s Candidate Forum program next week, the 3 Republican candidates for Kansas House 76th District will meet in downtown Emporia. Art Freund, Russel Stukey and Mark Weiser will meet the public as part of the Lyon County Republicans…...
Flint Hills Digital Campus protest petition deemed invalid following review by Lyon County Clerk’s Office
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (291+ words) The first portion of a letter from Lyon County Clerk Amie Jones explaining the statutes and requirements that led to a protest petition against the Flint Hills Digital Campus being deemed invalid. The full letter is available for viewing at…...
RDA receives update on Flint Hills Digital Campus during monthly meeting following submission of protest petition earlier in the week
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (260+ words) Members of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors discuss a proposal to let the Economic Development Advancement Committee study possible changes to RDA operations. Chuck Samples/KVOE News. The recent submittal of a petition in…...
Travel matters highlight action items for Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (193+ words) KVOE Lyon County Commissioners had a brief agenda for their weekly action meeting Thursday. As part of the other business portion of the meeting, commissioners approved a change to the county’s mileage reimbursement rate. The new rate will come to…...