Category Archives: News
Coffey Health System agrees to settle False Claims Act allegations
Coffey Health System is paying the US government $250,000 to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act, according to US Attorney Stephen McAllister. Prosecutors alleged Coffey Health System ...
May 31, 2019
Lyon County commissioners field update from NRH Board of Trustees
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees spent part of their lunch hour Wednesday meeting with the Lyon County Commission. The boards discussed the hospital’s strategic initiatives for the u...
May 31, 2019
Morris County burglary, battery convict now faces federal gun, explosive charges
A man with Morris County convictions for burglary and aggravated battery now faces a federal indictment for illegal gun activity by a felon in Shawnee County. Jacob Gragg, 33, has been charged with si...
May 31, 2019
Area Agency on Aging names Lyon County RSVP staff
Lyon County’s RSVP Program now has a volunteer coordinator and receptionist. The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging says Nikki Metz is now the volunteer coordinator for the Retired S...
May 31, 2019
Kansas Association of Broadcasters, other groups file formal open meetings complaint after reporters allegedly told to leave protested Senate hearing
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters has joined with the Kansas Press Association, Sunshine Coalition and Kansas Institute for Government Transparency in filing a Kansas Open Meetings Act complaint ...
May 30, 2019
Flood-damaged Lyon County roads to remain closed for 'significant amount of time'
Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell is asking county residents for patience, especially if they use the county’s gravel road network. Reason being: flooding has caused extensiv...
May 30, 2019
Installation process underway for downtown Emporia speaker system
Emporia Main Street is taking advantage of good construction weather — a rarity this month — to install long-awaited speakers in downtown Emporia. Director Casey Woods is pleased the speak...
May 30, 2019
Ron's Ride generates $5,000 for Special Olympians
The Special Olympics State Games begin Friday in Wichita, and local Special Olympians got a boost from lots of community members heading into the annual event. Ron’s Ride, KVOE General Manager R...
May 30, 2019
Fundraising period opens for Denim and Diamonds with BBQ lunch
Denim and Diamonds is barely two months away, and Newman Regional Health kicked off fundraising with a special barbecue lunch Thursday. Business Development and Marketing Events Coordinator Kathryn Ma...
May 30, 2019
Flint Hills Rodeo celebrating 82nd year
The 82nd annual Flint Hills Rodeo launches Thursday night. Activities abound for the three-night event, which culminates Saturday in Strong City. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia on Wednesday, barrelma...
May 30, 2019
