Category Archives: News
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness announces new Coffey County clinic address
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness has moved its Coffey County clinic operations. The behavioral health clinic previously at 109 North 3rd in Burlington is now at 187 Osage in New Strawn. Besides offe...
Apr 16, 2026 CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness photo.
New sex assault charges filed against Hartford man
More criminal charges have been filed against a Hartford man accused of rape and sexual assault in Douglas County. Initially accused of seven total counts of rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual...
Apr 16, 2026 Douglas County Courthouse. Douglas County photo.
Logan Avenue parents, teachers plead with USD 253 board to reconsider potential end of school operations
The key component in the Emporia Public Schools cost containment plan was the subject of a special meeting Wednesday. Board members heard about 45 minutes' worth of testimony and comments from Logan A...
Apr 15, 2026 Megan Bays (left) asks USD 253 board members to reconsider a possible end of school operations at Logan Avenue Elementary as Board Clerk Casey Jones (center) and Superintendent David McGehee listen. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Heroes for Hope raises over $32,000 for SOS programs
SOS had a successful Heroes for Hope. The fundraiser officially culminated Tuesday after generating over $32,000 over the prior month. A $10,000 match from the Hopkins Foundation was also included. Fi...
Apr 15, 2026 SOS photo.
City Commission approves Cedarbrook Meadows matters, change order to expand sinkhole repairs
Emporia city commissioners have finalized the process for the Cedarbrook Meadows development. Commissioners unanimously approved the development agreement and final plat Wednesday, paving the way for ...
Apr 15, 2026 Cedarbrook Meadows architect rendering.
Emporia Main Street third in 10Best contest
It's a top-3 finish for Emporia Main Street in the USA Today 10Best contest. Emporia finished third this year after finishing second the last two years. Director Casey Woods says that's nothing to sne...
Apr 15, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Inventory process done as Americus City Council continues work to disband police department
Progress continues as the Americus City Council gets ready to end the city's police department operations. Mayor Dustin Wright tells KVOE News the inventory process is complete, thanks to the work of ...
Apr 15, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission set to discuss 'disposition' of Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall
The eventual "disposition" of Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall will be among the discussion points for Lyon County commissioners Thursday. Newman Regional Health announced plans to eventually...
Apr 15, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Voters, Election Office workers need to adjust to end of advance mail ballot grace period
For years, Kansas has allowed a grace period for mail ballots to return to county clerk offices and still be counted for an election cycle. That grace period no longer applies, as Lyon County Clerk an...
Apr 15, 2026 Courtesy graphic.
Severe storms possible along, east of Kansas Turnpike
Strong storms can't be ruled out for the rest of Wednesday into the early evening hours. A slight risk area continues along and east of the Kansas Turnpike, according to National Weather Service meteo...
Apr 15, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
