Category Archives: News
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.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Hearings moved to February for man accused of aggravated battery on, interference with law enforcement
Hearings for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of aggravated battery on law enforcement and interference with law enforcement in separate incidents have been delayed. The lead case against L...
Jan 25, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Governor repeats call to 'meet in the middle' during State of State Address
Two weeks delayed by a false positive COVID-19 diagnosis, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly delivered her State of the State address Tuesday night. The governor hit on themes of unity and cooperation in her...
Jan 25, 2023 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Santa Fe Trail High School burglary suspect charged after arrest in Topeka
Hearing dates are pending against a man accused of breaking into an Osage County school earlier this month. Dalton Ray Quimby is now charged with single counts of aggravated burglary, felony theft and...
Jan 25, 2023 Dalton Quimby. Osage County Sheriff's Office photo.
Newman Regional Health board to field numerous reports at monthly meeting
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees has its monthly meeting Wednesday. Board members will get several reports, including regular updates on finances, quality and compliance, administrative ma...
Jan 25, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
