Category Archives: News
NRH officially signs on as Kansas Rural Health Transformation Anchor Hospital
Recently named as an Anchor Hospital for the state's Rural Health Transformation process, Newman Regional Health is moving forward into the program. Newman Regional has officially joined the program d...
May 12, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services graphic.
As Trump prepares to meet with Chinese leaders this week, Moran reflects on recent visit
Ahead of a visit by President Trump this week, Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran has returned from a trip of his own to China. Moran and other federal lawmakers had several topics they wanted to broach wi...
May 12, 2026 US Senator Jerry Moran. moran.senate.gov screenshot.
Marginal severe weather risk southeast of Emporia
There's a slight chance of showers and storms near Emporia by late Tuesday, and an even smaller risk of severe weather. Storms could affect the southeast half of the KVOE listening area from around 4-...
May 12, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Record 37 groups involved in Match Day 2026
Will a larger field than ever before lead to a larger fundraising total than ever before? The answer remains to be seen, but the Emporia Community Foundation unveiled 37 participants for the annual Ma...
May 12, 2026 Representatives of almost 40 nonprofit organizations in Lyon and surrounding counties were announced as 2026 Emporia Community Foundation Match Day participants at Flinthills Mall on Tuesday. Judy Neill/KVOE Radio.
Toland sees economic opportunities in Emporia as state 'plays matchmaker' ahead of trade missions to Asia, Europe
Since December 2024, Emporia has had a number of hits to the local economy. Tyson Foods, Thermal Ceramics and Hopkins on the closure side for manufacturers. Michelin with layoffs. Holiday Resort closi...
May 11, 2026 Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland (second from right) chats with Emporia civic leaders including Regional Development Association Interim Vice President Brad Kraft (center), RDA Executive Assistant Robin Emley (between Kraft and Toland) and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Interim President/CEO Mike Law (far right) as part of a wide-ranging discussion about business recruitment, retention and expansion. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Newman leadership team reflects on passion for healthcare profession during National Hospital Week
National Hospital Week is officially underway and KVOE News welcomed administrators and professionals Monday morning to discuss their passion for healthcare and how it continues to evolve. Among our g...
May 11, 2026 Newman Chief Nursing Officer Heather Aylward, Hospitalist and Lyon County Health Officer Dr. Ladun Oyenuga, Newman CEO Cathy Pimple and Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Kacie Hastings. Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Quenemo man arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons violations and Osage County arrest warrants
A Quenemo man has been taken into custody on suspicion of drug possession, weapons violations and unspecified warrants in Osage County. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, deputies attempte...
May 11, 2026 Michael E. Traver. Osage County Jail photo.
Small chance, brief window for severe weather Tuesday
There's a small chance of any thunderstorm activity Tuesday, but severe weather can't be ruled out. The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal risk for southeast Lyon, southeast Osage and all of Coffe...
May 11, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Coffey County into 12-month moratorium on data centers
With data centers becoming more prolific across the country -- along with concerns about their impact on utilities and physical resources -- the Coffey County Commission has OK'd a moratorium on any p...
May 11, 2026 Wave.video graphic.
Update on police department dissolution ahead for Americus City Council on Tuesday
The Americus City Council will talk more about dissolving the town's police department at the monthly meeting Tuesday. The Council will discuss updates with inventory and evidence, with a discussion a...
May 11, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
