Category Archives: News
LeRoy to see new triplex living space through state grant
Coffey County is benefiting from a rural housing development project through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. Coffey County is receiving almost $250,000 to build three multi-family units in L...
Dec 21, 2021 Kansas Housing Resources Corporation logo.
FHCHC names Emporia native as new Nurse Practitioner
Flint Hills Community Health Center has announced Tammy Black as the facility's new Nurse Practitioner. Black received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Emporia State and her master's degree from ...
Dec 21, 2021 Tammy Black. Flint Hills Community Health Center photo.
Load of fish spills when semi tips on US Highway 50 roundabout
Emporia Police say a semi hauling fish tipped while navigating the West Highway 50 roundabout Tuesday morning. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers were called to the roundabout shortly after 8:30 am...
Dec 21, 2021 Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to a semi tipover incident at the West US Highway 50 roundabout Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Planning Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit allowing CrossWinds move to Chi Omega building
Emporia's planning boards are meeting Tuesday evening. The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meets first, with its meeting at 6 pm at the Municipal Court Room. The lead item is...
Dec 21, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health, NRH Medical Partners receive honors for medical care
Newman Regional Health Medical Partners has received Exemplary Provider status as part of its recent accreditation effort through The Compliance Team, a Medicare-approved accreditation organization. T...
Dec 20, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Minor injuries to one person reported after injury crash in downtown Emporia
No hospital transports were needed after a reported injury crash in downtown Emporia on Monday. A minivan and SUV collided at Eighth and Merchant shortly before 2:30 pm. One patient, an elderly woman,...
Dec 20, 2021 Emporia Fire and Emporia Police responded to a reported injury crash at Eighth and Merchant on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
KVOE, Troy's Tranys' Gift of Groceries culminates with nine nominators chosen
Nine area families are receiving the Gift of Groceries in the coming days. KVOE partnered with Troy's Tranys and Auto Repair for the giveaway, and the drawing was held at the business Monday afternoon...
Dec 20, 2021 Troy's Tranys and Auto Repair owner Troy Dall (left) hands a drawn name to KVOE account executive Michele Boyce as part of the random draw to close the first Gift of Groceries giveaway as Kandy Dall observes the proceedings Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Residents urged to take basic steps to avoid giving the gift of COVID this week
Christmas is coming Saturday, and Lyon County Public Health is asking you not to give the gift of COVID this week. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern is urging basic -- an...
Dec 20, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Lyon County District Court readies for hearings on kidnapping and sex assault as well as sentencing in animal cruelty case
It's a short week for hearings in Lyon County District Court. Hearings will conclude Thursday before the Christmas break. Among the hearings of note this week: a preliminary hearing in a kidnapping ca...
Dec 20, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Evergy seeking Kansas Corporation Commission approval of energy-saving -- and money-saving -- suite of programs
Evergy is proposing a series of energy efficiency programs that it says will offer its customers millions of dollars in net bill savings. Evergy says a package already in place in Missouri -- includin...
Dec 20, 2021 Evergy logo.
