Category Archives: News
Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees approves agreements on Cora Miller building, CrossWinds administrative offices during monthly meeting
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees took action on two facility matters as part of its monthly meeting Wednesday. Board members approved a request from Emporia State to hold off on vacating t...
Dec 1, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
American College of Cardiology accredits Newman Regional Health's Cardiac Cath Lab
Newman Regional Health's Cardiac Cath Lab has been noted for its level of care by the American College of Cardiology. The ACC has announced accreditation for the hospital's Cath Lab for PCI, also know...
Dec 1, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Chase County Safe Routes to Schools project approved by KDOT; Emporia company wins Harvey County signage bid
The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved a pathway project in Strong City. KDOT says the Strong City Safe Routes to Schools project involving pedestrian and bike paths on Fifth Street and ...
Dec 1, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Emporia State to have several exhibit spaces open for December's First Friday Art Walk
December's First Friday Art Walk is coming Friday, and Emporia State University will have several art exhibits open to the public during the event. ESU is the official presenting venue, so the univers...
Dec 1, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Bayer Fund donates to Olpe Fitness Park
Olpe's Fitness Park project is getting a notable financial boost. The Bayer Fund is donating $5,000 as fundraising continues for a major, multifaceted project. The fund helps to develop programs and "...
Dec 1, 2022 Dr. Michael Argabright (from left), John Brinkman, Lucas Markowitz and Beth Skalsky pose with a donation check from the Bayer Fund to help the Olpe Fitness Park project. Photo submitted by Lynn Redeker.
Little movement in US Drought Monitor map
Thanks to rainfall Saturday and Sunday, the latest map from the US Drought Monitor showed little to no movement in drought coverage from the map announced last week. Moderate drought continues across ...
Dec 1, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
WEATHER: Majority of listening area under wind advisories through Friday
Most of the KVOE listening area is now under wind advisories as blustery conditions look to persist ahead of the upcoming weekend. The National Weather Service has placed Lyon, Coffey and Osage counti...
Dec 1, 2022 National Weather Service Graphic.
Emporia State announces merger of two programs into one as part of reinvestment for the future plans
Emporia State University is set to "suspend" a pair of majors as part of its reinvestment work for the future. However; those two programs will not be altogether disappearing. ESU announced Wednesday ...
Nov 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Chase County man arrested on suspicion of drug, weapons activity
A suspicious vehicle incident this week led to the arrest of a Chase County man on suspicion of drug and weapons activity. Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh says deputies responded to the area of Roads...
Nov 30, 2022 Andy Helton. Chase County Jail photo.
Formal charges pending after alleged vehicle chase, foot pursuit in east Emporia
Emporia Police officers say a traffic infraction led to a vehicle chase, a foot pursuit and an arrest Wednesday morning. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says an officer noted a traffic infraction at 11th and ...
Nov 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
