Category Archives: News
Flint Hills Technical College adjusting for expected spike in demand for programs after closure announcements from Tyson, Holiday Resort
As the fallout continues from recent closure announcements by Holiday Resort and Tyson Foods, Flint Hills Technical College is taking several steps to help those affected get the retraining they may n...
Dec 10, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KDOT approves bridge replacement bid near Cedar Point
A Chase County infrastructure project is set for construction after bid approval by the Kansas Department of Transportation. AM Cohron and Son, based in Atlantic, Iowa, won the bid for a bridge replac...
Dec 10, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Newman Regional Health looking at personal health, employment needs in light of recent closure announcements
It's hard to build an action plan with a lot of unknowns involved, but that's what Newman Regional Health administrators are doing as they look to help residents affected by the closures of Holiday re...
Dec 10, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board to mull medical facility zoning text changes, event space request
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board has two items on the agenda for its monthly meeting Wednesday. Board members will consider several changes to the county's zoning text when it comes to hospi...
Dec 10, 2024 Lyon County logo.
89th Seasonal Celebration set for this week
Nearly 90 years of local holiday tradition be on full display through USD 253 Emporia this week. The 89th Seasonal Celebration is coming to White Auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday. USD 253 Director...
Dec 10, 2024 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
USPS ready for its 'Super Bowl' with holiday mailing period fully underway
The holidays might not be so jolly -- for you or your loved ones -- if you don't get your packages mailed in time. United States Postal Service Manager of Strategic Communications Mark Inglett is urgi...
Dec 10, 2024 USPS Manager of Strategic Communications Mark Inglett (right) visits with Santa Claus as deliveries increase for the holidays. US Postal Service photo.
USD 253 Emporia Board of Education convening for final meeting of 2024 Wednesday
Structural and strategic planning updates are ahead for USD 253 Board of Education members when they convene for their final meeting of the calendar year Wednesday evening. Board members will receive ...
Dec 09, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Many assumptions little certainty as to impacts of Tyson and Holiday Resort closures on patients and operations of CareArc per CEO
Like many other business sectors in the local community, healthcare providers are planning and assessing the potential impacts that the closures of Tyson and Holiday Resort could have on their patient...
Dec 09, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Salvation Army of Emporia making great strides towards $50,000 kettle goal with much work still ahead
It has been a busy time for the Salvation Army of Emporia the past few weeks with several major fundraisers either underway or taking place. Of course, the annual Red Kettle Campaign is ongoing at thi...
Dec 09, 2024 Salvation Army logo.
Amanda's Bakery and Cafe announces closure effective December 21
A popular local eatery will be closing its doors permanently later this month. Amanda's Bakery and Cafe announced via its official Facebook page Monday that the restaurant will be "closing our doors o...
Dec 09, 2024 Photo courtesy of Amanda's Bakery and Cafe Facebook page.
