Category Archives: News
State of Kansas issues lengthy list of fish consumption advisories
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2023. The advisories identify types of fish or othe...
Jan 27, 2023 State of Kansas graphic.
Emporia Spanish Speakers is mobilizing to bring its Spanish learning program to more communities in Kansas
Emporia Spanish Speakers will be offering again Spanish classes to the community starting in February as they also start planning how to expand their services across Kansas to show the importance of c...
Jan 26, 2023 Emporia Spanish Speakers logo
Emporia man accused of sexually exploiting teenager
Court hearings are pending in the case a man accused in Lyon County District Court this week of sexually exploiting one teenager. Chad H Pretzer, age 31 of Emporia, was charged Wednesday with three co...
Jan 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
CareArc proposes new form of COVID-19 testing to Lyon County Commission Thursday
As the state of Kansas is looking for partners to explore a new form of COVID-19 testing, Lyon County Commissioners are currently pondering the possibility. The consideration comes following the quart...
Jan 26, 2023 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Osage City Police investigating recent catalytic converter thefts
The Osage City Police Department says it's investigating a recent run of catalytic converter thefts. Officers say they have written reports involving at least three thefts. Officers also say stealing ...
Jan 26, 2023 Photo courtesy Osage City Police Department.
Emporia's Marshalls store opens doors to shoppers Thursday
Marshalls has made its long-awaited debut in Emporia. The retail store at the Emporia Pavilions development, 24th and Industrial, had its official grand opening celebration shortly after sunrise Thurs...
Jan 26, 2023 Marshalls opened its doors to shoppers Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE 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.
