Category Archives: News
Lyon County Public Health Officer notes availability of vaccines locally with concerns of measles and seasonal illnesses continuing to abound
Thus far, there has not been a major spike in measles cases in the state or local listening area; however, health professionals are still urging residents to be mindful and take necessary precautions ...
Sep 29, 2026 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Lyon County Extension Hosting Medicare Basics Q&A Sessions
If you have questions about Medicare - and depending on your circumstances, you might have a lot of them - Lyon County Extension is offering an opportunity to get some answers. Certified SHICK counsel...
Sep 29, 2026 Medicare logo.
Mann says voters are ready for a change from 'Politics as it is' during recent campaign fundraiser in Emporia Monday
It is the opinion of Democratic Candidate Chris Mann that voters are tired of "politics as it is" and ready for a change. Mann shared this thought with residents and KVOE News during a fundraiser in E...
Sep 28, 2026 Kansas Attorney General Democratic Candidate Chris Mann. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
New inpatient meal menu developed to highlight the importance of proper nutrition in healthcare process
Newman Regional Health has announced a new inpatient menu for those currently hospitalized, which is meant to provide more supportive nutrition during hospital stays. Representatives of Newman joined ...
Sep 28, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
OP-ED: Emporia's data center decision -- exploring the economic, environmental and community concerns of large-scale data center development
The proposal to build a hyper-scale data center in our community has generated understandable questions about energy use, water consumption, noise, and community impacts. Those questions deserve serio...
Sep 28, 2026 Wave.video graphic
Strong City Preservation Alliance annual Black-Tie Affair fundraiser coming October 24th
The 7th annual Strong City Preservation Alliance Black-Tie Affair fundraiser is coming up next month. The annual event, supporting the preservation of the Strong City Opera House, will take place Satu...
Sep 28, 2026 Strong City Preservation Alliance Image.
NWS: Remnants of Hurricane Polo to combine with second storm system for mid-week rain chances
Typically, hurricanes don't have much impact on Kansas generally or the Flint Hills specifically. This week may not be typical. Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo, which hit Category 5 statu...
Sep 28, 2026 Weatherology radar image.
City of Emporia announces fuel surcharge to be applied to sanitation services beginning in October
A few weeks ago, KVOE News noted the contemplation local trucking companies have been facing when it comes to prices at the fuel pump, namely the potential introduction of a fuel surcharge to help mai...
Sep 28, 2026
Emporia Walk to End Alzheimer's Set for Saturday
The Emporia community will come together this weekend for the 2026 Emporia Walk to End Alzheimer's. The annual event will take place Saturday, October 3, at the Lyon County Fairgrounds, giving area re...
Sep 28, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Greenwood County Sheriff: Deliberate opioid use, not noxious gas, cause behind Tuesday medical incident at jail
Greenwood County Sheriff Heath Samuels says last week's incident that sent several inmates to the hospital and others to the Lyon County Jail had to do with illegal opioids, not noxious gases. The inc...
Sep 28, 2026 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
