Category Archives: News
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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2024 KVOE News Photo.
ESU preparing for winter commencement
Winter commencement activities are now on the horizon for Emporia State University. As has been the case for years, winter comencement will involve activities the evening of Dec. 13 and the morning of...
Dec 5, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
City utility rate increases coming in 2025 and 2026 following Emporia City Commission action meeting Wednesday
Rate increases are coming across the board for water, wastewater and solid waste customers at the start of the new year. Per approval by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday, the following rate increa...
Dec 4, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Busy action agenda ahead for Lyon County Commissioners Thursday
Infrastructure payments, IT bids and renewals are all just a part of a busy action agenda for Lyon County Commissioners Thursday morning. During their regular meeting, commissioners will consider appr...
Dec 4, 2024 KVOE News photo.
USD 253 Emporia looking into potential impact that Tyson closure could have on enrollment down the road
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is anticipating impacts to district families, students and potential enrollment following the announcement Monday that Emporia's Tyson plant will close early next year. ...
Dec 4, 2024 USD 253 Emporia logo.
