Category Archives: News
TYSON/HOLIDAY RESORT CLOSURES: United Way Community Partners already seeing questions; resource fair plans under development
The United Way of the Flint Hills is looking at ways to support both its Community Partners and the people impacted by the upcoming closures of Holiday Resort and Tyson Foods. On Monday, Tyson said it...
Dec 05, 2024 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Lyon County drug distribution case dropped
A Lyon County drug distribution case was dismissed Wednesday. Darrell Walker was set for a preliminary hearing, but prosecutors moved to dismiss and that request was approved by Judge Doug Jones. No r...
Dec 05, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Neighborhood Toy Drive again benefiting Salvation Army, SOS
One of Emporia's holiday traditions is coming Saturday night. The Neighborhood Toy Drive, long known as the Delane Drive Toy Drop, will be from 6-9 pm. Organizer Lori Seron, a guest on KVOE's 7:05 am ...
Dec 05, 2024 Emporia Neighborhood Toy Drive photo.
Area projects submit applications for Kansas Housing funds
Projects in Emporia, Olpe and Osage County are seeking several funding categories for housing projects through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. Kansas Housing says Rebuild Emporia 2024 is req...
Dec 05, 2024 Kansas Housing Authority graphic.
TYSON/HOLIDAY RESORT CLOSURES: Impact on Newman Regional Health pending, but Lyon County pledges readiness to help
As local leaders grapple with the upcoming closures of Holiday Resort by Friday and Tyson Foods by late February, one of the discussion points has been the potential impact on healthcare. Adjusted pat...
Dec 05, 2024 Lyon County commissioners Doug Peck (left) and Rollie Martin (center) listen to a presentation at Wednesday's Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees meeting along with Lyon County Controller Dan Williams (right). Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Thinking of having a new pet for the holidays? Prairie Paws manager suggests fostering first
If, by chance, you're planning to bring a furry friend home for Christmas, you may want to try a different approach than buying it -- at least at the start. Bailey Estes, the manager of the Prairie Pa...
Dec 05, 2024 Prairie Paws photos.
TYSON CLOSURE: Minimal impact on local, area ag producers expected
On the surface, it may seem Monday's announcement of Tyson Foods ending all local operations over the next two months would have a major impact on local and area agriculture. But Lyon County Extension...
Dec 05, 2024 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
Court proceedings delayed in one of two drug distribution cases against Gardner-Lagg
An Emporia woman facing drug distribution charges in two cases will have her court proceedings delayed in at least one of the cases. Anissa Gardner-Lagg was set for a preliminary hearing Tuesday, but ...
Dec 05, 2024 Anissa Gardner-Lagg. Lyon County Jail photo.
Potential trial dates set in Lyon County breach of privacy case
Jury trial settings are tentatively on the Lyon County docket in a breach of privacy case revolving around nude or sexually explicit media. Adam Madrigal faces two counts of privacy breach after alleg...
Dec 05, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Busy holiday period ahead for Newman Regional Health
Newman Regional Health has a busy December ahead when it comes to community events. The annual Cookies for Claus is from 8 am to 1 pm Dec. 17. The fundraiser includes cookies and other sweet treats as...
Dec 05, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
