Category Archives: News
Oklahoma man hurt in Lyon County motorcycle-deer crash
Lyon County deputies say an Oklahoma man was hurt in a Wednesday morning wreck near Neosho Rapids. Deputy Fernando Zuniga says 30-year-old Cole Duncan, hometown not listed, was driving a motorcycle wh...
May 13, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Carnivore Cafe resuming operations Wednesday
The Carnivore Cafe is reopening this week. The cafe, staffed by clients of Hetlinger Developmental Services, will reopen for the season Wednesday at 11 am with a delicious menu that Hetlinger Director...
May 12, 2026 Hetlinger Developmental Services Image.
With current class of graduates set to walk the stage Saturday, FHTC in the midst of budgetary discussions with forecasted funding decrease looming
Saturday afternoon, more than 300 young graduates will walk across the stage of White Auditorium to collect either their technical certificates or an associate's degree as part of spring commencement ...
May 12, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
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.
