Category Archives: News
Mann concerned with federal overreach on COVID-19 response, federal spending
Kansas Congressman Tracey Mann has been a busy lawmaker. Mann has been taking a tour of manufacturing companies across his First Congressional District, which took him to Emporia on Thursday. He tells...
Oct 8, 2021 Kansas Congressman Tracey Mann. Official photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Word on additional booster options could be coming soon
If you're interested in a COVID-19 booster dose, currently you have just one option. That could change soon. Right now, Pfizer is the only approved vaccination for booster doses. Lyon County Public He...
Oct 8, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Hometown Pie company owner floored by ongoing success in Coolest Thing Made in Kansas contest
To say that Hometown Pie Company owner Wanda Chaffin is surprised at her company's success in the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition would be an understatement. Chaffin says Hometown Pie Company...
Oct 8, 2021 Hometown Pie company logo.
Newman Regional Health to mark pregnancy, infant loss with first Wave of Light ceremony
Next week, Newman Regional Health is holding a special remembrance ceremony and it wants community members to take part. In honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, the hospital wi...
Oct 8, 2021 Newman Regional Health graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Alaska, two countries added to travel quarantine list
One state and two countries have been added to the state's COVID-19 travel quarantine list. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added Alaska, Bermuda and New Caledonia to its list Thursday...
Oct 8, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
RDA receives latest president search update; Gives direction to move forward with Build Back Better grant process
Jan. 14th is the tentative final day at the helm for current Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas President Kent Heerman. RDA Board of Directors Chairman Jon Geitz announced the ten...
Oct 8, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Diversity, culture and pride; Emporia State hosts Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Thursday
From food to music, dance and history all facets of Hispanic culture were on full display at Emporia State University Thursday evening. The university's Diversity Student Programs Department and Hispa...
Oct 7, 2021 Emporia State students pose with Corky during ESU's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
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Farewell reception announced for Allison and Chip Garrett
Members of the Emporia State University family and area residents are encouraged to wish President Allison Garrett and her husband, Chip, well as they move to Oklahoma soon. Emporia State has set up a...
Oct 7, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Sales tax, fiber to home and new burn reporting process all highlight fourth quarter joint meeting between city and county commissions Thursday
Lyon County's fiber to the home project remains in an indefinite holding pattern at this time. That was the basic report given by County Controller Dan Williams during the most recent City/County join...
Oct 7, 2021 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Available bed space remains steady at Newman Regional Health; unvaccinated hospitalizations remain above 90 percent
Available bed space held steady to end September and begin October at Newman Regional Health. The daily average for available beds held at five between Sept. 22 and Oct. 5, the same number as it was b...
Oct 7, 2021 Newman Regional Health graphic.
