Category Archives: News
Major grants to help NRH pharmacy expansion project
Newman Regional Health is in the process of expanding its pharmacy, and it now has two major grants to help facilitate that effort. Foundation Director Mike Perigo had the announcement on KVOE’s...
Mar 08, 2019
Community leader Kirby Smith called 'one of a kind'
Funeral services are coming Saturday for Kirby Smith, Emporia’s Habitat for Humanity president. Smith died March 7 at age 70. Jim Kessler worked alongside Smith in their work with Habitat and Kn...
Mar 08, 2019
RDA Board makes recommendation of approval for new local expansion project
A new expansion project may well be in the works in Emporia after a recommendation made by the Rural Development Association of East Central Kansas. During the RDA’s monthly board meeting Friday...
Mar 08, 2019
Road G rail crossing to close next week
Next week, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Road G just west of Emporia will be closed for several days. BNSF will set out traffic control on Road G from March 12-14. This will let a rail ...
Mar 08, 2019
Marginal severe weather risk Saturday for eastern half of KVOE listening area
Parts of the KVOE listening area could contend with severe weather early Saturday, although the threat is marginal at its worst. The eastern half of the KVOE listening area is officially in a marginal...
Mar 08, 2019
Potential US Senate candidate stopping in Emporia next week
Possible US Senate candidate Barry Grissom has set aside some time to visit with area citizens next week. Grissom is the featured speaker at the Lyon County Democrats’ monthly meeting Monday. Gr...
Mar 08, 2019
Arts Center's latest Performing Arts Series concert coming Sunday
The Emporia Arts Center has the latest concert in its Performing Arts Series taking place this weekend. Noted pianist Andreas Klein will perform from 2-4 pm Sunday at the Arts Center, 815 Commercial. ...
Mar 08, 2019
Topeka mayor talks about leadership, diversity during Bonner and Bonner Lecture
Topeka Mayor Michelle de la Isla had advice on “Leading from Where You’re At” during Emporia State University’s annual Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture Series on Thursday ni...
Mar 08, 2019
Dense fog advisories cover most area counties Friday morning
Thick fog is a possibility for many KVOE listeners Friday morning. Most of the KVOE listening area is now in a dense fog advisory until late morning. Lyon, Coffey, Morris and Osage counties are in an ...
Mar 08, 2019
'He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest:' Turnbull remembered fondly for community work, mentorship
Funeral services have now been announced for longtime Roberts-Blue-Barnett owner Mike Turnbull after his passing earlier this week. Turnbull's funeral will be at 11 am Tuesday at Emporia's First Unite...
Mar 07, 2019
