Category Archives: News
CORONAVIRUS: NRH opens Respiratory Clinic at ExpressCare
Newman Regional Health has opened a new Respiratory Clinic to help the community’s COVID-19 response. The clinic will occupy the space used by Newman ExpressCare as part of the hospital’s ...
Mar 26, 2020
Severe weather possible early Friday, early Saturday
Possibilities of severe weather are in the forecast for Thursday and Friday nights. Lyon and all surrounding counties are now in a slight severe weather risk, mainly for large hail and high wind. Over...
Mar 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KVOE, Newman Regional Health to debut COVID-19 Community Briefing on Friday
KVOE is teaming up with Newman Regional Health for COVID-19 Community Briefings. These will air every Tuesday and Friday at 10:05 am and will feature a pair of the hospital’s Incident Command Te...
Mar 26, 2020
USD 253 Board of Education approves adjustment to graduation requirements for 2020 senior class
The USD 253 Board of Education has approved an adjustment to its graduation requirements for the senior class of 2020. Board members unanimously approved the waiving of previous requirements and adopt...
Mar 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emergency rules approved for compliance with Kansas Open Meetings Act set table for more online meetings
New social distancing emergency regulations have been approved for state and local governments so they are compliant with the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt proposed t...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor Laura Kelly approves 2020-21 budget Wednesday; sets aside $65 million for coronavirus efforts
Despite the coronavirus pandemic continuing to spread throughout the state, Kansas’ budget has been approved through 2021. Governor Laura Kelly officially signed Senate Bill 66 Wednesday afterno...
Mar 25, 2020
Holiday Resort begins walkway construction soon
After several years of fundraising, Holiday Resort in Emporia is finally ready to begin construction on its new walkway. Jamie Hensley of Holiday Resort spoke with KVOE about the potential benefits th...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: One new Lyon County case connected to original pair
Lyon County’s COVID-19 caseload is increasing. On KVOE’s On-Air Chat on Wednesday, Lyon County Public Health Officer Renee Hively announced three confirmed cases and a presumed positive ca...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: New relief fund established to assist Lyon County during COVID-19 pandemic
A new partnership has been formed between Emporia Main Street, KVOE and the Emporia Community Foundation to help provide much-needed relief for the local community as the coronavirus pandemic continue...
Mar 25, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Budget adjustments potentially coming for city of Emporia to address coronavirus impact
The city of Emporia is working to adjust its budget as the coronavirus continues impacting local operations. City Manager Mark McAnarney presented an update on these plans to city commissioners during...
Mar 25, 2020
