Category Archives: News
Pimple: Maintenance costs pushed NRH to demolish Cora Miller Hall; hospital finding ways to honor first superintendent
Cora Miller Hall has served Newman Regional Health, Emporia State University and the community in some capacity for over 50 years -- but hospital leadership say the time has come to demolish the build...
Feb 26, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
ESU touts pilot Water Ambassador program for high schoolers through Kansas Water Office partnership
Emporia State University is launching an exclusive partnership with the Kansas Water Office. The university announced the Water Ambassador Program for current Kansas high school students on Wednesday....
Feb 26, 2026 Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center. KVOE News file photo.
Farms and Land in Farms report indicates fewer farms in Kansas; Ag Outlook points to modestly higher crop prices
The number of farms is declining, both in Kansas and across America. The 2025 summary of the US Department of Agriculture's Farms and Land in Farms report estimates Kansas lost around 700 farms betwee...
Feb 26, 2026 K-State Research and Extension photo.
Longtime ESU Foundation administrator takes vice president post at Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Former Emporia State University Foundation administrator Shane Shivley is taking on a new role in a new city. Shivley is headed to Manhattan, where he will be vice president for development at the Gre...
Feb 26, 2026 Shane Shivley. Greater Manhattan Community Foundation graphic.
Thursday auction signals end approaching for Cliff's Super Service
At 5 pm Thursday, one of the last items of business for Cliff's Super Service in downtown Emporia will take place. An equipment auction is scheduled through 8 pm at the business, located at 115 East F...
Feb 26, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Emporia to comply with requirements of Senate Bill 244 by placing signage on school bathrooms and like facilities but will not enact district-specific policies related to said legislation
USD 253 Emporia will be adhering to new mandates regarding the use of restrooms and like spaces within district facilities following the passage of Senate Bill 244, also known as the "bathroom bill," ...
Feb 25, 2026 USD 253 Emporia logo.
NRH board approves Cora Miller demolition, discusses January revenues and patient traffic at monthly meeting
Roughly six months after vacating Cora Miller Hall, Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees passed a resolution that will ultimately lead to the building's removal. The resolution authorizes Chief ...
Feb 25, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commissioners convening for weekly action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners will have several requests ahead of them from the Lyon County Highway Department when they convene for their regular action meeting Thursday morning. Lyon County Engineer Way...
Feb 25, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporians safe as violence continues in Mexico
Several Emporians are either biding their time in Mexico, or they have returned from recent trips, as sporadic violence continues after a cartel leader was killed by law enforcement this past weekend....
Feb 25, 2026 Left: Kory and Judy Neill. Right: The Carlos and Amy Garate family. Courtesy photos.
Significant detour ahead for K-177 drivers between Council Grove, Strong City beginning Monday
Kansas Highway 177 has a major makeover ahead between Council Grove and Strong City beginning next week. The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced a highway reconstruction and a bridge rep...
Feb 25, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
