Category Archives: News
Champions Landing activities Friday signify approach of opening facility to community
Champions Landing has been open for a few days, but owner Jeremy Rusco gave residents a chance to see the facility during a special grand opening event Friday. Rusco tells KVOE News this is an excitin...
Mar 29, 2024 Champions Landing owner Jeremy Rusco briefly poses for pictures during the facility's grand opening schedule Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Two years in the making, Mark II Lumber welcomes residents to downtown Emporia remodeling showroom
Mark II Lumber had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its brand-new facility Friday. Mark II's new showroom for cabinetry, countertops and flooring opened a month ago at 329 Commercial. Mana...
Mar 29, 2024 Mark II Lumber had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new remodel showroom Friday/ Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Messiah Lutheran Church's Drive-In Easter Service set for Sunday
Easter is a day to remember throughout the year, not just on Sunday. That will be a part of Pastor Eddie Hosch's message for the Messiah Lutheran Church's drive-in Easter service at 8:30 a.m. at the L...
Mar 29, 2024 Pastor Eddie Hosch delivers the annual Messiah Lutheran Church Drive-In service message in 2023. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Jail sanction part of probation sentence for Caden Hunt in Emporia drug distribution case
There is jail time coming, but a former Emporia State student was sentenced Friday to probation after a plea agreement on drug distribution counts. Caden Hunt, age 20, will have to start his sentence ...
Mar 29, 2024 Caden Hunt. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters continuing work to connect mentors with students, 'strengthen operations' following recent departure of Lyon County director
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters is moving forward following the recent departure of Lyon County director Jacque Wellnitz. President and CEO Mary Shannon says Big Brothers Big Sisters will continue its...
Mar 29, 2024 Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters logo.
Smoke Management Tool slowly returning to full online capacity as annual burn limits begin next week
With annual controlled burn limits beginning next week across the Flint Hills, a key part of the Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan's online presence is not fully up to speed. The Smoke Manageme...
Mar 29, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
WEATHER: Wind advisory involves Coffey, Greenwood counties from 10 am to 7 pm; burn ban for Coffey County returns until further notice
Blustery wind conditions will affect the entire KVOE listening area, but two area counties have been singled out for a weather alert. The National Weather Service has Coffey and Greenwood counties as ...
Mar 29, 2024 Climate.gov photo.
Newman Regional Health planning to end use of contract labor later this year
Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple says the hospital is set to take a significant step forward later this year when it comes to its staffing. Pimple says the hospital is "in a great spot" when it...
Mar 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County History Center hosts third annual Show of Hands Pitch Competition Thursday evening
For the third consecutive year, residents had a chance to get in on the ground floor of several up-and-coming local businesses Thursday. The third annual Show of Hands Pitch Competition was held on th...
Mar 28, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat announces retirement plans, endorses Amie Jackson for next county clerk
A second Lyon County department head has announced plans to retire. County Clerk and Election Officer Tammy Vopat plans to end her career in county government after the upcoming general election. Alre...
Mar 28, 2024 Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
