Category Archives: News
Dunkin' Donuts to officially drop donuts from its name
Just weeks after it opened a new location in Emporia, Dunkin’ Donuts is dropping donuts – at least from its name. The iconic coffee and donut chain has reportedly toyed with the idea for a...
Sep 25, 2018
NRH specialist recognized for work to improve patient safety
An Emporia health care official was one of 13 in Kansas to recently be recognized for completion of a national fellowship program aimed at improving patient safety. Newman Regional Health Infection Pr...
Sep 25, 2018
Westar: Substation repairs could be completed by this weekend
Power continues to be re-routed from Westar Energy’s Hatcher Street substation to other substations while restoration work continues after a crash into the facility Sunday night. Spokesperson Gi...
Sep 25, 2018
United Way announces campaign goal
The goal has now been set for the United Way of the Flint Hills’ annual fundraising campaign. Drive chair Vicki Brooks had the announcement on KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Tuesday: Your browse...
Sep 25, 2018
Survey to help chart future path of USD 251; Reading Elementary moves closer to re-opening with new purpose
Next month, a major survey is coming for patrons of USD 251 North Lyon County. Superintendent Mike Mathes tells KVOE News the district has hired Patron Insight to ask a series of questions. Your brows...
Sep 25, 2018
Highway Department closes one county road, opens another
The Lyon County Highway Department is closing part of a county road and opening another. Road 20 between Roads F and G is closing at noon Wednesday. A bridge replacement project will continue for abou...
Sep 25, 2018
Redesign update, superintendent evaluation on USD 253 agenda
The Emporia School Board will get an official update on school redesign when it meets Wednesday for its regular action meeting. Logan Avenue Elementary principal Jessica Griffin and William Allen Whit...
Sep 25, 2018
UPDATE: Fog persists, but dense fog advisory lifted for Chase and Greenwood counties
Potential travel issues related to fog are thinning out faster than expected, although fog may remain in place through mid-morning across the KVOE listening area. A dense fog advisory for Chase and Gr...
Sep 25, 2018
Hopkins president on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss tariff impact
The latest round of tariffs are now in effect between The United States and China, and a lot of US companies say their products will see price increases as a result. On that list is Emporia’s Ho...
Sep 25, 2018
Annual musical gathering happening this weekend
The 2018 Woodfest is taking place this weekend at Camp Wood YMCA. The annual weekend gathering sponsored by Symphony in the Flint Hills brings local residents together for workshops and activities cen...
Sep 24, 2018
