Category Archives: News
Winter illnesses ahead of schedule
Winter illnesses continue on the upswing locally. Newman Regional Health Infection Control Nurse Jamie Granado says there have been confirmed cases of influenza A. Granado says illness traffic is abou...
Oct 31, 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
Trial dates set in Lyon County arson, exploitation cases
Jury trial dates have been tentatively set in a Lyon County arson case. Jesus Hinostroza Jr was set for trial to possibly begin as soon as Dec. 15, with other start dates listed as Dec. 22 and Jan. 26...
Oct 31, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Wagner 'elated' to see Spartan Stop full after 2025 KVOE Drive for Food
One of the key components of KVOE's annual Drive for Food is the restocking of Emporia High's Spartan Stop. USD 253 Student Support Specialist Heather Wagner was "elated" to see the donations come in ...
Oct 31, 2025 There are many full shelves at Emporia High's Spartan Stop after KVOE's Drive for Food on Thursday. Heather Wagner/USD 253.
US-56 closed after separate but connected crashes near Admire early Friday
Indications are now pointing to two separate but connected crashes in north Lyon County early Friday. Three vehicles were involved, with the situation reported just before 6 am near the junction of US...
Oct 31, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Attorney General's Office affirms NRH KORA request policy after questions, complaint by Tyler Curtis
Newman Regional Health's payment policy for Kansas Open Records requests was affirmed by the Kansas Attorney General's Office after concerns about fairness and need originating from Tyler Curtis. Init...
Oct 31, 2025 KVOE News photo.
County Commission approves premium pay policy in cases of natural disasters
Lyon County commissioners approved a new policy regarding compensation for exempt employees in disaster situations as part of their meeting Thursday. Commissioners approved a premium pay policy in cas...
Oct 31, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Frost advisory posted for early Friday
Frosty conditions are expected for Lyon and surrounding counties for the second straight night. Overnight lows in the mid-30s have prompted a frost advisory from 1-9 am Friday for all area counties, f...
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SOS partners with Walmart for food drive Saturday
As the federal government shutdown continues to threaten food safety net programs like SNAP and WIC, SOS has partnered with Emporia's Walmart for a food drive Saturday. Donations will be accepted from...
Oct 30, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
'It's a blessing:' KVOE Drive for Food packs Salvation Army food pantry, EHS Spartan Stop
Good news in uncertain times for a lot of people Thursday: The pickup part of the drive also had help from a number of volunteers, as well as Thomas Transfer and Boy Scout Troop 157. Drop-off location...
Oct 30, 2025 Ron Thomas/KVOE Radio.
Emporia Fire, Emporia Police discuss Halloween safety on KVOE Morning Show
Halloween safety is always a concern, whether it involves candy after dark or foot traffic after sunset. Emporia Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer says there are always concerns about costumes around open f...
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