Category Archives: News
Newman Regional Health earns High 5 & Baby Premier status from United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
Newman Regional Health's work towards medical care for babies and their mothers has earned it recognition through the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. Newman Regional Health has been recognized ...
Apr 11, 2025 Newman Regional Health photo.
Veto session has fast start
Whether it was budget line items or full bills, the Kansas Legislature was busy for the first day of the 2025 veto session. Thursday saw the Republican led Senate override over 40 vetoes from Democrat...
Apr 11, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Granada Theatre set to welcome Glenn Miler Orchestra and Good Co. to town over the course of the next week
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is bringing its classic swing sound to Emporia this weekend. The orchestra will hit the Granada Theatre stage Saturday at 7 pm. Originally formed back in 1938, the orchestra...
Apr 10, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
No changes coming to RDA board structure at this time following most recent board meeting Thursday
There seems to be no dispute between members of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas that changes are needed. However, there does seem to be some dispute as to where exactly tha...
Apr 10, 2025 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Commission approves use of COVID relief dollars to purchase property at West South Avenue to house new law enforcement training facility and 911 dispatch center
Lyon County Commissioners have approved the purchase of land slated to house two important facilities. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning, commissioners approved purchasing what ...
Apr 10, 2025 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Latino Veterans Memorial to be dedicated Saturday
Area residents, regardless of background, are encouraged to attend the dedication of the Latino Veterans Memorial on Saturday. On KVOE's Talk of Emporia recently, Brown Express Club spokesman Gilbert ...
Apr 10, 2025 Michael Torres (left) and Gilbert Rodriguez appeared on KVOE's Talk of Emporia recently to preview the dedication of the Latino Veterans Memorial. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Eight Lyon County entities to benefit from Kansas Health Foundation grant through partnership involving Lyon County Extension, Healthier Lyon County
A partnership between Healthier Lyon County and Lyon County Extension has led to almost $16,000 in grant funding to benefit almost 10 community groups. Healthier Lyon County Community Food and Housing...
Apr 10, 2025 Kansas Health Foundation logo.
Southeast KansasWORKS KEYS Summit in Emporia on Friday
After a successful Emporia Stronger Job Fair this week, Southeast KansasWORKS is gearing up for a special event designed to equip young workers. The KEYS Summit will take place at Emporia State Univer...
Apr 10, 2025 Southeast KansasWORKS logo.
Lyon County ballot sees pair of incumbents file for re-election
Lyon County's ballot for elections later this year continues to fill out, albeit slowly at this time. Malonne Davies has filed for re-election as Reading's mayor. She is currently the only candidate f...
Apr 10, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Fennell: NTHF induction announcements on CBS Mornings program puts national spotlight on Hall, Emporia
National Teachers Hall of Fame Director Maddie Fennell has announced a significant change in the induction announcements taking place later this year. Since the first induction in 1992, the Hall has g...
Apr 10, 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame logo.
