Category Archives: News
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2024 Photo courtesy of Amanda's Bakery and Cafe Facebook page.
Lyon County Commission to hold executive sessions, road view in Wednesday study session
Closed-door conversations and road matters are the two focal points of the Lyon County Commission's study meeting this week. County commissioners have two executive sessions planned, both for non-elec...
Dec 9, 2024 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Homeland Security Investigations urging parents to be vigilant as scope of child abuse, exploitation continues to expand
Homeland Security Investigations continues to bolster its public messaging when it comes to online child exploitation and abuse, but Special Agent in Charge of the Kansas City office Mark Zito is urgi...
Dec 9, 2024 Homeland Security Investigations graphic.
NRH to begin renovating former CrossWinds administrative office soon
Over the next few weeks, Newman Regional Health will move its accounting and patient account staff, along with Hand in Hand Hospice, to a new location on the hospital campus. All three are currently o...
Dec 9, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fire incident at Four Seasons Apartments linked to grill
Emporia Fire handled a small multi-level fire Sunday evening. Fire crews were dispatched to 1924 West 24th at the Four Seasons Apartments complex shortly after 6:45 pm. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley say...
Dec 9, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Festive atmosphere present during White Christmas at Red Rocks
Red Rocks State Historic Site is in the holiday spirit after Sunday's White Christmas at Red Rocks. Emporia High's Viva Voce provided the holiday music for people attending White Christmas at Red Rock...
Dec 9, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
