Category Archives: News
Flint Hills Care & Rehab participating in new state program
An Emporia nursing facility is among over 40 across Kansas that will be part of a new quality improvement program. Flint Hills Care & Rehab Center is among 43 entities that have been approved to imple...
Mar 11, 2025
Rec Commission to continue setting arrangements for director finalists at Tuesday meeting
Next steps in the search for a new director will lead the Emporia Recreation Commission Board's monthly meeting Tuesday. Board members will discuss an upcoming date for live interviews, as well as whe...
Mar 11, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Recent unemployment rise for Emporia a reflection of seasonal employment end, loss of Holiday Resort and national trends according to city manager
Emporia's jobless rate was on the rise month-to-month and year-to-year in the latest report from the Kansas Department of Labor and it may not be a one time occurrence according to Emporia City Manage...
Mar 10, 2025 City of Emporia logo.
FHTC launching $17 million Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign for new Advanced Industry Education Center
Flint Hills Technical College has a major capital campaign coming. During the college's Board of Trustees meeting Monday, the college announced it will launch its $17 million "Advancing Tomorrow" camp...
Mar 10, 2025 Flint Hills Technical College logo.
Emporia Main Street selected for USA Today 10Best Main Street competition for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, and third time overall, Emporia Main Street is asking for your vote to help them secure the title of Best Main Street in America. Voting for the USA Today Reader's Cho...
Mar 10, 2025 Emporia Main Street Facebook graphic.
Lyndon man arrested for alleged drug possession in Osage County Saturday evening
A traffic stop in Osage County this past weekend has led to the arrest of a Lyndon man on suspicion of drug possession. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, a deputy initiated a traffic stop...
Mar 10, 2025 Devin G. Davis. Osage County Jail Photo.
Quarterly strategic plan update to highlight UD 253 Board of Education meeting Wednesday night
The USD 253 Board of Education will receive its latest quarterly strategic plan update when it convenes for its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The quarterly report will include information on area...
Mar 10, 2025 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
Emporia Fire reminding residents in urban, rural settings not to burn during Monday's red flag warnings
Firefighters are reminding residents to hold off on any controlled burn plans -- and to be extra careful with anything that can spark a fire -- until at least Tuesday with critical fire conditions in ...
Mar 10, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Beacon for Hope, Emporia Spanish Speakers begin statewide or regional efforts
Two locally-grown organizations are now working to serve a much bigger community. Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention has been developing a number of local community partnerships regarding education, r...
Mar 10, 2025 Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention Director Melissa Owen (left), Emporia Spanish Speakers CEO Lelan Dains. KVOE News photos.
Nearly $4,000 raised through United Way/KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction
Last week's United Way/KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction generated almost $4,000 for the United Way's annual fundraising drive. United Way CEO Daphne Mertens says that's a good number, especially ...
Mar 10, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
