Category Archives: News
Dains proud of Visit Emporia work as he moves to Emporia Spanish Speakers
Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains is proud of his work leading the city's marketing and tourism efforts the last four years. Dains says his time has been "an absolute blast." Dains, who took over the...
Feb 05, 2025 Speaking at last month's Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet, Visit Emporia Director LeLan Dains (left) says Emporia is in a good position for tourism and marketing as he departs to lead Emporia Spanish Speakers. KVOE News photo.
Fundraising continues to add new granite tablet at National Memorial to Fallen Educators
As the National Teachers Hall of Fame's inductee selection committee moves towards an official decision on the 2025 induction class, the Hall of Fame is also raising funds for expanding the National M...
Feb 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Haag Pharmacy set to transition to Newman Community Rx after recent ownership agreement with Community Healthcare Collective
An Emporia pharmacy's operations are transitioning to a new owner next month. Haag Pharmacy announced Wednesday morning the pharmacy will transition to Newman Community Rx. Haag Pharmacy has been serv...
Feb 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Thin ice glaze possible as winter weather advisories continue areawide
Winter weather advisories continue areawide until 3 p.m. with the risk of a thin glaze of ice and the possibility of related travel issues. National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Gargan urges peo...
Feb 04, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Newman Regional Health reports highest number of monthly baby deliveries in over five years
The Women's Life Center at Newman Regional Health was extremely busy last month. How busy? The team delivered 41 babies, the facility's biggest monthly total since July 2019. Women's Life Center Direc...
Feb 04, 2025 Aydin Deeter and Noah Couch, the proud parents of Kollyns Kyle Couch the first Newman born baby of 2025. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Several housing development items ahead for Emporia City Commission
Economic development projects are front and center for the Emporia City Commission's meeting schedule Wednesday. Commissioners are tentatively set to approve the following as part of their action meet...
Feb 04, 2025 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Evergy seeking notable rate increase to offset recent investments
Saying it plans to recover investment costs for improved reliability and a stronger power grid, Evergy has requested a rate increase for its Kansas Central customers. Evergy has asked the Kansas Corpo...
Feb 04, 2025 Evergy graphic.
Sheriff's offices in Chase, Coffey counties reporting scam attempts
Two area law enforcement agencies are telling you about scams allegedly involving members of their respective workforces. The Chase County Sheriff's Office says it is getting reports of a scam where u...
Feb 04, 2025 Wave.video graphic.
VA extends online system login deadline to March 4
Veterans who haven't taken the step to move to a new online login system for their services and benefits now have more time to make the move. The Department of Veterans Affairs originally had this pas...
Feb 04, 2025 US Department of Veterans Affairs logo.
United Way Community Partners seeing increasing needs after recent business closure announcements
More people are needing services through the United Way of the Flint Hills' Community Partners. That was one of the update points from Monday's Talk of Emporia on KVOE. And United Way CEO Daphne Reed ...
Feb 04, 2025 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
