Category Archives: News
Pioneer Bluffs celebrating National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday
Pioneer Bluffs has its annual Day of the Cowboy Celebration on Saturday. Activities are from 6:30-8:30 pm, including cowboy songs as performed by Jeff Davidson and Annie Wilson. There will also be an ...
Jul 26, 2024 Jeff Davidson (left) and Annie Wilson will be the featured performers at Pioneer Bluffs' Day of the Cowboy activities Saturday. Pioneer Bluffs graphic.
Emporia Public Library nears end of Summer Reading Program with pool party Sunday
The Emporia Public Library is transitioning from summer to fall activities, but not before making a splash in the process. The library has its annual Summer Pool Party at the Jones Aquatic Center from...
Jul 26, 2024 Emporia Public Library graphic.
Sundays at the Site to highlight military exploits of Teddy Roosevelt, Frederick Funston during Spanish-American War
The latest Sundays at the Site presentation deals with military history. Sunday's activities at the Red Rocks State Historic Site will feature the military exploits of Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt and ...
Jul 26, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Madison's Boomtown Cafe to close, future of Harry C's Gasoline Alley to be evaluated
One eatery in downtown Madison is closing its doors, and the long-term future of another is unclear. Boomtown Cafe will close after lunch Aug. 2 after 14 months of operation. In a social media post, t...
Jul 26, 2024 Boomtown Cafe photo.
Greenwood County residents to notice new schedule for outdoor warning siren tests next month
Next month, residents in many Greenwood County communities will have a different schedule for outdoor warning siren tests. The current schedule has tests at 6 pm Mondays. The schedule changes fo 1 pm ...
Jul 26, 2024 Greenwood County Emergency Management graphic.
Emporia Fire handles small grass fire incident site near south city limits
Emporia Fire handled a small grass fire incident near Emporia on Thursday. Fire crews were dispatched to Kansas Highway 99 near the intersection of Road 150, or less than a mile south of the city limi...
Jul 26, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Water main break reported in east Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department is busy with unplanned repairs Friday morning. Crews have been dispatched to a water main break on East Ninth between East and Topeka. Customers will be with...
Jul 26, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Combination of national and international wildfires and incoming extreme heat a major concern for local air quality according to experts
While some metrics are in better shape than years past, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Air is anticipating a rough few weeks ahead. According to Bureau Director Rick Brune...
Jul 25, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment photo.
Newman Regional Health mulling clinical partnerships at system, service levels as updates continue on strategic plan
Is Newman Regional Health considering a top-to-bottom strategic clinical relationship with another hospital? Yes, although nothing is finalized. Is it considering strategic partnerships for different ...
Jul 25, 2024 Newman Regional Health Executive Director of Strategy and Development Steven Bazan (left), Chief Executive Officer Cathy Pimple (center) and Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Kacie Hastings appeared on KVOE's Morning Show this week. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Commission finalizes and approves 2025 budget for publication Thursday
The 2025 Lyon County budget is set and off to publication. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning, county commissioners finalized the budget and approved it for publication. The 2025...
Jul 25, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
