Category Archives: News
Emporia State University and Newman Regional Health roll out new internship opportunity for pre-med students
Emporia State University has expanded its pre-existing relationship with Newman Regional Health. Five years ago the university began its pre-medical fellowship program thanks to cooperative efforts be...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
2022 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition now accepting nominations
There are a lot of cool things in Kansas and now state residents have the opportunity to choose the coolest. The 2022 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition is accepting nominations now through Aug....
Aug 01, 2022 Kansas Manufacturing Council Coolest Thing Made In Kansas logo.
Primary election ahead with constitutional amendment, House 76th District Republican primary, Coffey County jail as highlights
The in-person half of the advance voting process is now complete. Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat says turnout has been steady and strong, in large part because of House Concurrent Resolution 5003, othe...
Aug 01, 2022 Lyon County Election Office workers gear down briefly shortly after the county's advance voting period ended at noon Monday. KVOE will results and reactions after the primary election ends at 7 pm Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Separate traffic stops lead to three arrests on suspected drug distribution activity in Greenwood County
Separate traffic stops in Greenwood County last week led to arrests on suspicion of drug distribution. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop Friday led to the arrest of Melissa Gre...
Aug 01, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health phone lines repaired
Phone lines are back up and running at Newman Regional Health The outage was first reported just after 1 pm with phone service restored shortly before 3:30 pm. The full scope of the outage as well as ...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Child passes away in Scranton after being found unresponsive in vehicle Sunday
A child has passed away after being found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Osage County over the weekend. Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies received a 911 call shortly before 3:45 pm about the 2-year-...
Aug 01, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Habitat for Humanity reviewing applicants for home at 427 State
Habitat for Humanity continues its work on its 26th home build. Director Eric Kirby says things are progressing well at 427 State, thanks to a lot of volunteers. The 3-bed, 1-bath home has around 1,20...
Aug 01, 2022 Habitat for Humanity's latest build at 427 State is coming along nicely. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
2022 PRIMARY ELECTION: Value Them Both amendment fails, Coffey County jail complex passes
A hotly-contested constitutional amendment on abortion rights was defeated Tuesday. Voters convincingly turned down House Concurrent Resolution 5003, otherwise known as the Value Them Both amendment. ...
Aug 01, 2022 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
WEATHER: Heat advisories return areawide
The steambath has returned. After a relatively mild and damp week last week, sultry conditions returned in force Sunday with a high of 94 and peak heat index of 104. Hot, sticky conditions will contin...
Aug 01, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
One treated, none transported, following injury accident west of Emporia Sunday
An Emporia man suffered minor injuries, however, nobody required a trip to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision west of Emporia late Sunday morning. Emergency crews were called to the 600 bl...
Jul 31, 2022 KVOE News file photo
