Category Archives: News
Water service restored following water main break in west Emporia
Water service has been restored following an early morning water main break in a portion of west Emporia. The break was reported just before 8 am Thursday morning on Stanton Street. Repairs were compl...
Jan 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Osage County death row inmate files civil lawsuit in effort to reduce or overturn sentence
The Osage County man sitting on death row for the murders of several family members over a decade ago has filed a civil lawsuit to possibly shorten or overturn his sentence. The defense attorney for J...
Jan 26, 2023
Newman Regional Health making strides with recruitment, retention
Recruitment and retention are perhaps more important for employers than ever, and Newman Regional Health says it is making strides in both categories. Following the January Board of Trustees meeting W...
Jan 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 secures services of Coldwell Banker to facilitate sale of Maynard building Wednesday
USD 253 Emporia has secured the services of a local realtor to assist in the sale of the Maynard building. During their regular meeting Wednesday evening, board members unanimously chose Coldwell Bank...
Jan 25, 2023 KVOE News Screenshot Image.
Emporia State now plans new building as new home for Nursing, Student Wellness
Emporia State's Nursing program is still moving on campus, but the move is being delayed and the program won't use an old building when it comes over from Newman Regional Health. The nursing program h...
Jan 25, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Recently announced grant funding to support creation of family resource centers
More than $500,000 in state funding is coming to support family resources within the KVOE listening area. Wednesday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that 10 agencies across the state will be rec...
Jan 25, 2023
ESU welcomes Lyon County Commissioners for walkthrough of campus facilities Wednesday
A pair of informational meetings kept Lyon County Commissioners busy through the day Wednesday. Commissioners began their morning with a tour of Emporia State University, specifically some of the newe...
Jan 25, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
FERAL SWINE: One wild hog confirmed; Lyon County Game Warden now says activity may date to November
There might be some good news as state officials try to figure out how many wild hogs may be in Lyon County. The good news? There may only be one wild hog moving across parts of Lyon and Coffey counti...
Jan 25, 2023 Aaron Scheve/Lyon County Game Warden's Office.
Lyon County Public Health adds over 60 new COVID-19 cases; deaths remain level
The latest COVID-19 report for Lyon County put the new caseload at the higher end of the range that has been standard for over three months. Lyon County Public Health added 63 new cases Wednesday, up ...
Jan 25, 2023 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
WEATHER: Light snow delays downtown Emporia sidewalk smoothing project
The city of Emporia has a plan to reduce the potential for tripping on downtown sidewalks. The city plans some precision concrete cutting, which may cause some temporary noise issues and "short-term s...
Jan 25, 2023 City of Emporia images.
