Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: NRH reports high effectiveness of monoclonal antibody treatments
Now that Newman Regional Health’s frontline healthcare workers have been vaccinated with the Pfizer medication and Moderna’s version has been approved, the hospital is also looking at the ...
Dec 19, 2020
Seasonal Celebration going virtual Monday on KVOE, ValuNet, USD253.org
The Seasonal Celebration is almost here. The 85th annual holiday celebration from Emporia Public Schools will be unlike any other produced by the district, and if you couldn’t guess, coronavirus...
Dec 19, 2020
New phishing scam targeting GetKansasBenefits.gov website
As identity theft efforts continue to spike nationally, a new phishing venture has been discovered in Kansas. The Department of Labor says this has targeted the Get Kansas Benefits website, www.GetKan...
Dec 19, 2020
November jobless rates up locally, statewide
Jobless rates are going up for the state and much of the KVOE listening area. The unemployment rate went from 5 percent in October to 5.6 percent in November. Labor Department economist Emilie Doerkse...
Dec 19, 2020
Friday's high winds cause issues for power lines, Polycarts --- and holiday decorations
Holiday inflatables, Polycarts and power lines all had issues in the high wind conditions we dealt with Friday. The Emporia Municipal Airport recorded a wind gust of 52 mph, second only to the 54-mph ...
Dec 19, 2020
Governor Kelly announces re-election bid
Governor Laura Kelly says she plans to run for re-election. Kelly, a Democrat, defeated Republican Kris Kobach two years ago. Her decision to bring Commerce Secretary David Toland on as lieutenant gov...
Dec 19, 2020
Residents flock to Jones Park for 'Cruisin' With Santa'
Even Santa Claus has to be socially distanced these days. Your browser does not support the audio element. Recognizing that reality, the David Traylor Zoo, Emporia Main Street and KVOE came together t...
Dec 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: After long lines thin out supplies, organizers pledge better experience for free COVID-19 test effort
The media relations firm representing GoGetTested.com is pledging a better experience for area residents wanting to use the free coronavirus testing site at the Lyon County Fairgrounds than what many ...
Dec 19, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Moderna vaccine gets emergency use authorization
A second coronavirus vaccine is now coming to hospitals after the federal government granted emergency use authorization late Friday. The Food and Drug Administration gave Moderna permission to distri...
Dec 19, 2020
Facing insolvency, Plumb Place to close on Dec. 31
After 100 years of serving women in crisis situations, Plumb Place is closing its doors at the end of the year. Interim Director Mary Richardson has emailed a statement to KVOE News saying the loss of...
Dec 18, 2020
