Category Archives: News
Local lawmakers wrap up 2024 legislative dialogues Tuesday evening
Local lawmakers had one last opportunity to hear from local constituents face to face during the final legislative dialogue of the year Tuesday evening. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine and 60th Di...
May 07, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Several positions still open on upcoming election ballot as filing deadline draws near
The first notable date for this election cycle is quickly approaching. The candidate filing and withdrawal deadline is now less than a month away. Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat, a recent gu...
May 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Augustyn named new CEO of Coffey Health System effective August 1
Coffey Health System will have a new leader come August. It was announced on April 24 that the Board of Trustees selected Stacy Augustyn to serve as the agency's new Chief Executive Officer. Augustyn ...
May 07, 2024 Newly named CEO of Coffey Health System Stacy Augustyn. Photo courtesy of Coffey Health System.
Flint Hills Technical College to host "Fill Your Bucket" event Wednesday
Flint Hills Technical College is set to host the "Fill Your Bucket" event on Wednesday. The event will be held at the Trusler Conference Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to visit b...
May 07, 2024 Flint Hills Technical College website photo.
House 76th District Representative Eric Smith retiring, endorses Barrett for seat
Kansas House 76th District Representative Eric Smith is retiring from the Legislature, and he says the district is in good hands if fellow Republican Brad Barrett is elected this fall. Following Smith...
May 07, 2024 76th District Representative Eric Smith. Courtesy photo.
Emporia Police investigating after incident in 700 block of Sylvan
Emporia Police are investigating after an incident of unspecified nature developed on the east side of Emporia on Tuesday. Officers and Emporia EMS were dispatched to 706 Sylvan around 7:30 am. Office...
May 07, 2024 Emporia Police officers investigate a call at 706 Sylvan on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Severe weather largely bypasses area counties Monday
Severe weather developed across parts of Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma on Monday and early Tuesday. For the most part, though, severe storms bypassed the immediate KVOE listening area....
May 07, 2024 KVOE logo.
Breadman's Bakery to fill 509 Commercial with upcoming closure of Vault Meats and Cheeses
A change is coming to 509 Commercial in downtown Emporia. The Vault Meats and Cheeses charcuterie business is closing at the end of May after six years of operations. Owner Becky Mishler simply says "...
May 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Enterprises, RDA boards to meet separately this week
Monthly economic development meetings are taking place this week in Emporia. The Emporia Enterprises Board will discuss its proposed 2025 budget before holding an executive session and a conversation ...
May 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Hamilton man hurt after weekend crash in Greenwood County
One person was hurt after two separate crashes in the same general area of Greenwood County on Sunday night. The Sheriff's Office says deputies, Greenwood County EMS and Madison responded to a reporte...
May 07, 2024 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office photo.
