Category Archives: News
One year later; Newman da Vinci robotic arm seeing tremendous response from patients and staff alike
It's been a year now since Newman Regional Health's da Vinci robotic surgery arm went online and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from both staff and patients alike. According to Newman Chief...
Jun 8, 2023 Newman Regional Health photo.
Lyon County Commissioners field second round of appropriation requests in 48-hours during regular meeting Thursday morning
Five more 2024 appropriation requests have been taken under consideration by Lyon County Commissioners following their weekly action meeting Thursday morning. The Lyon County Conservation District is ...
Jun 8, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Groundbreaking announced in September for first of several manufacturing facilities connected to multi-billion-dollar semiconductor project
The first domino in a multi-billion-dollar semiconductor project located in Coffey County will fall in place come September. Secure Semiconductor Manufacturing (SSM) announced Thursday it is set to br...
Jun 8, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly stands with representatives of various agencies following the announcement of a multi-billion-dollar semiconductor project in Coffey County. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
RDA holding monthly meeting Friday
Updates from the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas' newest committees will highlight the board's regular meeting Friday morning. The updates from the business appreciation and ma...
Jun 8, 2023 City of Emporia Image.
Kansas Department of Transportation beginning bridge work near Lyon/Coffey County line next week
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin repair work on bridges located in Coffey County next week. KDOT has scheduled a deck repair project for the Interstate-35 bridges over the Burlington...
Jun 8, 2023 Google Map Image.
Emporia Farmers Market kicks off summer season with Wednesday sales
Summertime is in full swing for the Emporia Farmers Market. Wednesday kicked off the addition of their second sale of the week in the parking lot at Seventh and Merchant. Emporia Farmers Market Direct...
Jun 7, 2023 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
SOS and Stop Trafficking Project team up to shed light on the realities of human trafficking through two day traveling presentation series
It is not an easy topic to discuss, but it is one that has to be understood. Those are the thoughts of many who attended a series of presentations organized in cooperation between SOS and the Stop Tra...
Jun 7, 2023 Russ Tuttle of the Stop Trafficking Project. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
2023 Master Gardeners Emporia Garden Tour set for Saturday
Four Emporia area gardens will be featured Saturday as a part of the 2023 Emporia Garden Tour. The tour will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. rain or shine. Attendees can begin the tour at any of the...
Jun 7, 2023 Courtesy Photo Lyon County Extension Gardeners Facebook
Sentencing scheduled for July following guilty plea in Lyon County drug case Tuesday
Sentencing is coming in July in a Lyon County drug case. During a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning, Peyton Levi O'Brien pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of paraphernalia with intent...
Jun 7, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners receive latest appropriation requests Wednesday with more to come Thursday
The latest round of 2024 allocation requests was presented to Lyon County Commissioners during a special study meeting Wednesday morning. Among those presenting Wednesday was Lyon County Register of D...
Jun 7, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
