Category Archives: News
Hacking incident compromises emails at Newman Regional Health
A hacking incident has reportedly compromised the personal information of an untold number of patients at Newman Regional Health. According to Newman's website, the hospital identified "suspicious act...
Apr 16, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Trolley House Distillery, Twin Rivers Winery and David Traylor Zoo team up for new fundraising endeavor
Two local businesses are looking to give back to an Emporia institution through a brand new fundraiser and community involvement is a necessity. Trolly House Distillery and Twin Rivers Winery have par...
Apr 16, 2022 Trolley House Courtesy Image.
Fairness in Women's Sports Act and Parents Bill of Rights among bills vetoed by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Friday
A pair of highly debated pieces of legislation were vetoed Friday by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. Those bills included SB 58 also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and SB 160 known as the Fairness i...
Apr 15, 2022 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
From volunteer to chief; Brandon Beck chosen to lead Emporia Fire Department
Interim Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck can now remove the interim from his title. Friday, the City of Emporia announced that Beck has been named as the permanent Emporia Fire Department Chief. Beck s...
Apr 15, 2022 Emporia Fire Chief Brandon Beck. City of Emporia photo.
Handful of grass fires leads to heavy response from area fire crews Friday
Emporia and area fire crews have had their hands full Friday afternoon. Fire activity picked up just after 12:50 pm with multiple fires reported in a roughly three-hour span. Locations include: *US Hi...
Apr 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Crime Stoppers debuts 'Felony Friday' effort to find alleged criminals
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has rolled out a new feature designed to find certain alleged criminals. Felony Friday made its debut, focusing its initial effort on finding 48-year-old Larry Krom, who's w...
Apr 15, 2022 Lyon County Crime Stoppers debuted Felony Friday by highlighting a search for Larry Krom, who's wanted on suspicion of aggravated violation of the state's offender registration act. Lyon County Crime Stoppers graphic.
Emporia Farmers Market to hold final Winter Market of 2021-22 season Saturday
Winter has transitioned to spring on the calendar, and it's about to do so for the Emporia Farmers Market as well. The last Winter Market on the schedule takes place Saturday at Waters Hardware. Farme...
Apr 15, 2022 Emporia Farmers Market logo.
Newman Regional Health's Diabetes Community Health Fair offers guidance on carbs, recipes
If you may be struggling with diabetes and are looking to change your diet, it's now pretty easy to find recipes that can help. Just ask Wilma Malone, Newman Regional Health Clinical Dietician and Dia...
Apr 15, 2022 Food information was one of the featured components of Newman Regional Health's annual Diabetes Community Health Fair on Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emporia State: Jones Foundation's tuition assistance program to expand starting this fall
Emporia State University says the Jones Foundation is expanding its tuition voucher program for students from Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties. Starting this upcoming fall, the Jones Foundation will of...
Apr 15, 2022 KVOE News photo.
WEATHER: Red flag warning reminders, clarifications come after Thursday fire activity in Lyon County
Several grass fires developed in Lyon County after the start of a red flag warning Thursday, so county authorities issued some extra reminders and clarified certain policies. The main reminder is simp...
Apr 15, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
