Category Archives: News
Flint Hills Technical College adds tickets for coming Benefit Gala as event nears sell-out
Flint Hills Technical College is excited for the return of its annual benefit gala and auction and apparently, so is the community based on recent ticket sales. According to FHTC Vice-President of Adv...
Mar 31, 2022
WEATHER: Driving conditions vary from seasonal to clear across listening area following minor snowfall
Light snowfall between the overnight to early morning hours Thursday has had little impact on driving conditions locally. Emporia EMS was toned out briefly for a reported injury accident Thursday morn...
Mar 31, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Leila Kubesch named as second inductee into 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame class Wednesday
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has announced its second inductee into the 2022 Hall of Fame Class. Wednesday, Leila Kubesch learned through a surprise virtual announcement that she would be one of...
Mar 30, 2022 2022 National Teacher's Hall of Fame inductee Leila Kubesch. NTHF Courtesy Image
Newman Board focuses on new equipment, operations and budgetary matters during monthly meeting Wednesday
Newman Regional Health is beginning to move back towards pre-pandemic patient trends, while also preparing for some exciting additions. During Wednesday's monthly board meeting, Newman CEO Bob Wright ...
Mar 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
City commission reviews Santa Fe Skate Park improvements and common consumption area policy updates Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners may be set to approve a formal agreement on improvements to Santa Fe Skate Park as soon as next week. During their regular study session Wednesday, commissioners reviewed de...
Mar 30, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
AVILA MURDER: Garcia seeking new legal counsel following motions hearing Wednesday
Proceedings will be slightly delayed for one defendant in the Jesus Avila murder case following a motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday morning. During the hearing, Lyon County Chief...
Mar 30, 2022 Samuel Garcia. Lyon County Jail photo.
WEATHER: Road closures in short order following varied rainfall across listening area Tuesday into Wednesday
Minor remnants of severe thunderstorm activity from Tuesday are still visible across the listening area. Flooding became the major concern for the listening area shortly after severe weather warnings ...
Mar 30, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Vehicle tag deadline coming Thursday
Lyon County's latest deadline for vehicle tag renewal is coming this week. Thursday is the final day for residents with last names beginning with the letter "B" to renew tags without penalty. Resident...
Mar 30, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
Local Vietnam veterans receive "Welcome Home" on Vietnam War Veterans Day Tuesday
Vietnam veterans came together Tuesday to reconnect, reflect and receive the recognition they were initially denied 50 years ago. In recognition of Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wa...
Mar 29, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Workforce retention, economic development and diversity all focuses of strategic planning conversations for Emporia City Commission
Emporia city commissioners have embarked on a relatively short-term strategic planning process. Commissioners met for over three hours in a special meeting in mid-March and are planning more conversat...
Mar 29, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
