Category Archives: News
Animal Health Alert announced for Kansas due to scattered nationwide spread of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has issued an Animal Health Alert for a potentially lethal virus in horses. The KDA's Division of Animal Health is following confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus ...
Nov 21, 2025 Kansas Department of Agriculture graphic.
Curtis v NRH, part 2: KOMA complaint filed
Emporian Tyler Curtis has filed a Kansas Open Meetings Act complaint against Newman Regional Health. Curtis had filed an Open Records Act request to learn more about the hospital's current-year budget...
Nov 21, 2025 KVOE News photo.
RDA Board approves regional letter of support to bring Natrium reactor project to local area
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has approved another letter of support, this time on a regional scale, in hopes of bringing a new Natrium reactor to the area. The RDA Board...
Nov 21, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Feel Good Friday Nov. 21, 2025: I Look Forward to my Sundays
This week's Feel Good Friday focused on the story of a lifelong Chiefs fan and ALS patient, Danny Williams, who is being sent off in style to watch his team this weekend thanks to the tight-knit commu...
Nov 21, 2025 Lifelong Chiefs fan Danny Williams flanked by friends Tina Reynolds (left) and Pam Brack as they prepare to decorate his van for his road trip to see the Chiefs play the Colts. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office adds K-9 to force
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has a new crime fighter on the force. K-9 Ace has completed basic training in patrol operations and narcotics detection. Ace has been partnered with Deputy Nathan Rank...
Nov 21, 2025 Lyon County K-9 Ace poses with partner Deputy Nathan Rankin. Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
34th annual National Teachers Hall of Fame radio auction generates over $14,000 for induction activities
For the 34th consecutive year, KVOE, Emporia State Federal Credit Union and the National Teachers Hall of Fame came together Thursday night to support the best of the best in education. The annual Nat...
Nov 21, 2025 Pictured left to right:
ESFCU President Angie Miller, KVOE Station Manager Ron Thomas and NTHF Director Maddie Fennel. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Traffic impact of Friday's Turnpike wreck near Emporia also felt in Chase County
Friday's multi-vehicle injury crash southwest of Emporia had a notable ripple effect on traffic, and not just for the immediate highway closure zone that was effective for 12 hours after the wreck. Th...
Nov 21, 2025 Chase County Sheriff's Office.
Strong City man arrested on suspicion of drug distribution, criminal use of explosives after warrant search Thursday
Chase County deputies have arrested a Strong City man for alleged drug activities -- and also for having explosives inside his house. Sheriff Jacob Welsh says the incident began unfolding around 7:15 ...
Nov 20, 2025 Gerald Brown. Chase County Jail photo.
Ribbon cut for ESB Financial Holiday Plaza ice skating rink
Next week, the ESB Financial Holiday Plaza officially opens to the public. The ice rink and related amenities at 923 Commercial had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, bringing a big smile ...
Nov 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia State and all 19 community colleges sign historic articulation agreement Thursday
Emporia State University is making it easier for community college students to get bachelor's degrees. ESU has finalized an articulation agreement with all the state's 19 community colleges and held a...
Nov 20, 2025 Photo courtesy of Emporia State University.
