Category Archives: News
Toland sees economic opportunities in Emporia as state 'plays matchmaker' ahead of trade missions to Asia, Europe
Since December 2024, Emporia has had a number of hits to the local economy. Tyson Foods, Thermal Ceramics and Hopkins on the closure side for manufacturers. Michelin with layoffs. Holiday Resort closi...
May 11, 2026 Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland (second from right) chats with Emporia civic leaders including Regional Development Association Interim Vice President Brad Kraft (center), RDA Executive Assistant Robin Emley (between Kraft and Toland) and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Interim President/CEO Mike Law (far right) as part of a wide-ranging discussion about business recruitment, retention and expansion. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Newman leadership team reflects on passion for healthcare profession during National Hospital Week
National Hospital Week is officially underway and KVOE News welcomed administrators and professionals Monday morning to discuss their passion for healthcare and how it continues to evolve. Among our g...
May 11, 2026 Newman Chief Nursing Officer Heather Aylward, Hospitalist and Lyon County Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga, Newman CEO Cathy Pimple and Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Kacie Hastings. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Quenemo man arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons violations and Osage County arrest warrants
A Quenemo man has been taken into custody on suspicion of drug possession, weapons violations and unspecified warrants in Osage County. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, deputies attempte...
May 11, 2026 Michael E. Traver. Osage County Jail photo.
Small chance, brief window for severe weather Tuesday
There's a small chance of any thunderstorm activity Tuesday, but severe weather can't be ruled out. The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal risk for southeast Lyon, southeast Osage and all of Coffe...
May 11, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Coffey County into 12-month moratorium on data centers
With data centers becoming more prolific across the country -- along with concerns about their impact on utilities and physical resources -- the Coffey County Commission has OK'd a moratorium on any p...
May 11, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Update on police department dissolution ahead for Americus City Council on Tuesday
The Americus City Council will talk more about dissolving the town's police department at the monthly meeting Tuesday. The Council will discuss updates with inventory and evidence, with a discussion a...
May 11, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Building needs assessment ahead for USD 253 board
USD 253 board members will discuss building needs among other topics at their regular meeting this week. Board members will have a building-by-building look at facility needs after input from leadersh...
May 11, 2026 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Pavement Preservation to overlap most of Emporia's Street Rehab project timeline
With Emporia's annual Street Rehab project getting started this week, the city of Emporia recently approved another annual pavement project. City commissioners approved the annual Pavement Preservatio...
May 11, 2026 Courtesy graphic.
Plans set for Memorial Day service, fully underway for July 3 parade and community gathering
Plans are in place for Emporia's official Memorial Day service at the All Veterans Memorial. On KVOE's Morning Show on Monday, Master of Ceremonies Ashley Mitchell said the purpose of Memorial Day is ...
May 11, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
88th Flint Hills Rodeo quickly approaching
It isn't time just yet for the Flint Hills Rodeo, but it's fast approaching. Tickets are available online at flinthillsrodeo.org, and there will be three big nights of activities May 28-30 -- starting...
May 11, 2026 Flint Hills Rodeo photo.
