Newman Regional Health enjoying ongoing recruitment, retention success with nurses
Newman Regional Health continues its successful run in worker retention, notably with nurses. Chief Executive Officer Cathy Pimple had an update following the Board of Trustees' monthly meeting Wednesday: Newman Regional Health has been weaning itself off the need for contract labor that really was evident at the start...
May 30, 2024
Power restored after outage in west Emporia
Power has been restored to a large part of Emporia after an outage developed Thursday morning. The outage impacted an area from Walnut Park west to the Industrial Road corridor and south to the Lyon County Highway Department, forcing Village School to send parents wanting summer meals to Riverside Elementary and triggi...
May 30, 2024
Preliminary hearing set for Emporia man after Sunday's fatal wreck in Johnson County
An Emporia man was arrested after a fatal crash in Johnson County on Sunday morning. Jason Eli Brumley, age 34, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence, after a crash near the junction of Interstate 35 southbound and Sunflower Road before 8 am Sunday. Johnson County deputies s...
May 30, 2024
Missouri drug distribution suspect set for Lyon County preliminary hearing after arrest near Emporia
A preliminary hearing is on the Lyon County docket in a drug distribution case after a hearing Wednesday. Maelynn Martinez, age 21 of Blue Springs, Missouri, will appear before Judge Doug Jones at 3:30 pm June 17. Martinez is charged with single counts of drug distribution and paraphernalia possession after an alleged ...
May 30, 2024
ELECTION: Second Republican files for Senate 17th District seat
The race for Kansas Senate 17th District is getting more crowded. David Schneider, the owner of an insurance claims inspection business, Rising Strategies LLC, and former banker, has announced a run as a Republican. Besides his business experience, Schneider has been involved with the Citizens for Self-Governance, Conv...
May 30, 2024
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk Thursday; Unbound severe weather shelter locations announced
The Unbound Gravel weather forecast is officially calling for dry and sunny conditions with highs in the low 80s. Unofficially? It could be muddy as well. Area residents have a moderate chance of showers and storms Thursday afternoon, with increasing chances of showers and storms for Thursday night and most of Friday. ...
May 30, 2024
STATEHOUSE: Special session to begin June 18
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is reconvening the Legislature next month. The governor made the official call Wednesday morning, setting June 18 as the date. The only issue is tax relief. The governor and Republicans don't disagree on much when it comes to certain details, but Governor Kelly says the Republican plan costs...
May 30, 2024
EMPORIA STATE: Maxfield takes on new role as executive director for engagement
A familiar face in Emporia's business community is going to Emporia State University. Kala Maxfield is Emporia State's new executive director for engagement. Her on-campus role begins with community and university conversations to determine exactly how ESU engages with external organizations. It will also include acade...
May 30, 2024
86th Flint Hills Rodeo begins Thursday
The 86th annual Flint Hills Rodeo is blasting out of the chute Thursday night, and KVOE's On-Air Chat this week highlighted all the activities taking place through Saturday night. Organizer Buck Bailey says he can't wait to see the competition, which is among the best in the world. Thursday night is Kids Night, where c...
May 30, 2024
Kansas Special Olympics Torch arrives in Emporia Wednesday; Set to depart from downtown Emporia Thursday morning
The Special Olympics Torch is in Emporia, but it won't be for too long. The torch arrived in Emporia late Wednesday afternoon with an escort provided by local law enforcement as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Ride. After arriving at Sixth and Exchange the torch was then escorted to White Auditorium by the law...
May 30, 2024