Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: SNAP benefits extended
Families receiving emergency food assistance through the Kansas Department for Children and Families will see those benefits expanded. This week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly authorized an emergency al...
Jun 30, 2021 USDA graphic
Flint Hills Community Health Center adds behavioral health specialist
Flint Hills Community Health Center has a new behavioral health specialist. Viridian Reyes Coria obtained her bachelor's degree from Emporia State, majoring in sociology with a minor in crime and deli...
Jun 30, 2021 Viridian Reyes Coria. Flint Hills Community Health Center photo.
WEATHER: Risk of flooding to continue into early Thursday
Urban and small stream flood advisories have ended, but the risk of flooding remains. Flood advisories had impacted several area counties -- Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee -- for much of Wednesda...
Jun 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Local fireworks stands well stocked and ready to meet local needs as Fourth of July fast approaches
Everyone is gearing up for the Fourth of July this weekend and local fireworks stands are ready to meet the booming demand for fireworks this year. According to Erin Rodriguez of Riley's Fireworks, th...
Jun 29, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Rape charges filed after separate Lyon County investigations
Two men face rape charges in separate cases now working through Lyon County District Court. Jordan Dorsey, 26, had his first court appearance Monday after an alleged incident earlier this month. Dorse...
Jun 29, 2021 Jordan Dorsey (left), Matthew Patterson. Lyon County Jail photos.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony July 8 to celebrate current work at David Traylor Zoo
The first phase of renovations at the David Traylor Zoo will be celebrated in just a few days. The zoo has a grand opening planned for the Jones Testamentary Trust Grand Entrance and Memorial, Capitol...
Jun 29, 2021 KVOE News photo.
Safe Kids Emporia announces child seat safety check lane Wednesday
Parents -- if you haven't adjusted your child seats recently, Safe Kids Emporia has an event for you Wednesday. Safe Kids has its latest check lane Wednesday -- its first one of the year after COVID-1...
Jun 29, 2021 Safe Kids Emporia graphic.
Reports, CEO evaluation on Newman Regional Health board's agenda
Updates will highlight the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday. The updates start with the monthly financial report, followed by updates on COVID-19 response, operations and qua...
Jun 29, 2021 Newman Regional Health logo.
WEATHER: National Weather Service extends flood related watches for portions of listening area through Wednesday evening
With steady rainfall continuing Tuesday, and likely to continue through much of the coming days, several area counties will remain in flood watches through mid-week. A flash flood watch involving Lyon...
Jun 29, 2021 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Four new cases, two recoveries reported in Lyon County Monday
Overall and active coronavirus cases both saw minor increases in Lyon County Monday. In its first report of the week, Lyon County saw an increase of four new cases bringing the overall total to 4,292 ...
Jun 28, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
