Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Topeka man dies following motorcycle crash north of Admire Sunday
A Topeka man has died following a motorcyle crash north of Admire Sunday. The Highway Patrol's crash log says 71-year-old Joseph Mueller was northbound on Kansas Highway 99 when he crashed around 12:2...
Sep 04, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
August tax revenues continue above-estimate streak to 25 months
The state's winning streak when it comes to tax receipts is now at 25 months. It has been since July 2020 that tax receipts have not come in higher than expected, and that trend continued for August a...
Sep 04, 2022 Kansas Statehouse. KVOE News File Photo
Kansas Turnpike Authority conducting annual Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is asking residents to give input on their Turnpike travel experiences through the end of September. An online survey is asking residents to take part in the KTA's annual...
Sep 04, 2022
RDA board meeting Friday
Reports and updates will highlight the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas' September meeting this upcoming Friday. President Chuck Scott will give his monthly report, followed by ...
Sep 04, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Blair: USD 251 budget signifies district's emphasis on efficiency, education quality
The USD 251 North Lyon County budget for the ongoing school year is set. Board members approved the budget as part of work last week. Superintendent Bob Blair was pleased to report minimal adjustments...
Sep 04, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Emporia once again a good host for PDGA Pro World Championships
Emporia continues to be a destination for disc golfers and fans. Fans from all around came to town for the 2022 PDGA Pro Worlds Championships which wrapped up Saturday at the Emporia Country Club. Dyn...
Sep 04, 2022 Paul McBeth takes a shot during the final round of the PDGA Pro Worlds Championships Saturday. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
Third annual Halfway to Everywhere Music and Arts Festival sees tremendous growth and turnout Saturday
Downtown Emporia made its third trip Halfway to Everywhere Saturday. This year's Halfway Festival expanded from year's past where activities were limited to Saturday with a kickoff concert Friday even...
Sep 03, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Recently appointed USDA Rural Development Director for Kansas Christy Davis reflects on new role and plans for the future
Since being named as the US Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Director for Kansas, Christy Davis has been hard at work to increase development opportunities across the state. As Rural Deve...
Sep 03, 2022 Christy Davis. Courtesy photo.
Council Grove teen transported to Newman following two vehicle collision in Emporia Saturday morning
A Council Grove teen was hospitalized after a pickup and car collided at the intersection of Sixth Ave. and State Street late Saturday morning. Emporia Police and EMS were called to the scene shortly ...
Sep 03, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Newman Regional Health places order for new C-Arm machines; CEO Bob Wright thinking ahead to next equipment upgrade
Newman Regional Health's new C-Arm machines are on the way. During the Newman Board of Trustees meeting this past Wednesday, trustees approved the purchase of the C-Arms with Denim and Diamonds funds ...
Sep 03, 2022 Newman Regional Health Courtesy Image
