Category Archives: News
Federal government shutdown to close Lyon County WIC office starting Monday
As the federal government shutdown approaches it second week in effect, local impacts are starting to evidence themselves. CareArc Marketing Manager Justin Ogleby says the Lyon County WIC office will ...
Oct 09, 2025 Kansas WIC logo.
52nd Mexican Supper coming Friday
Sacred Heart School is just about ready for its 52nd annual Mexican Supper. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, students and Principal Curtis Simons previewed the fundraising meal. Ffith-grader Jordan M...
Oct 09, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County shooting range tabled 'indefinitely' so cost breakdowns can be submitted
Tabled until further notice. That's the unanimous decision from Lyon County commissioners on Phase 1 construction for a new shooting range and Emergency Communications facility near the Transfer Stati...
Oct 09, 2025 KVOE News file photo .
Newman Regional Health's Town Hall gives residents information about Medicare
This is Medicare information season, and a good crowd of people went to the Bowyer Community Building for Newman Regional's now-annual Medicare Town Hall on Wednesday. Residents had a chance to learn ...
Oct 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia's Dia de Los Muertos celebration coming Saturday, October 25
Emporia's annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration is just around the corner. Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow is once again teaming up with Emporia Main Street to bring the event to the downtown corridor...
Oct 09, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Spanish Speakers hosts inaugural candidate forum Wednesday night
Emporia City Commission candidates had their second opportunity this week to meet face-to-face with the voting public Wednesday evening. Candidates convened at the Lee Beran Recreation Center for the ...
Oct 09, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
USD 253 begins cost containment conversations, approves partial self-pay insurance plan
In light of dwindling enrollment, USD 253 Emporia has officially started cost containment conversations. The district's Cost Containment Team had its first meeting Tuesday, reviewing data and starting...
Oct 08, 2025 USD 253 Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Joshua Swartz (left) outlines changes to the district's health insurance plan as Board Clerk Casey Jones (center) and Superintendent David McGehee observe. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Gas line puncture confirmed at 15th and Prairie
Emporia Fire had a busy day with three reported gas leaks Wednesday. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says one of the three reports was confirmed as a leak -- actually a line puncture. Conley says the inci...
Oct 08, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Work beginning soon to expand rural telehealth at Newman Regional Health after Patterson Family Foundation grant
Understandably, Newman Regional Health administrators are glad they can expand their telehealth options through a major donation from the Patterson Family Foundation. This week's announcement of the $...
Oct 08, 2025 KVOE News photo.
VFW Post 7957 announces open house
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957 has announced an open house as part of the local community calendar Oct. 18. The event will be at the post headquarters, 302 South Commercial, from 9 am to noon....
Oct 08, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
