Category Archives: News
Several blood drives upcoming in Emporia between now and February with need for blood nearing critical levels
The American Red Cross remains busy in both collecting blood donations and offering assistance to those impacted by recent emergencies over the course of the winter and holiday season. According to Ja...
Jan 17, 2026 Red Cross logo.
UPDATE: Reading man identified as individual deceased following tractor rollover northeast of Emporia late Friday morning
A Reading man is dead following a single-vehicle accident northeast of Emporia Friday. According to Lyon County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Williams, Lyon County Deputies and Emporia/Lyon County EMS were di...
Jan 16, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Trial ending in religious discrimination lawsuit against ESU
Closing arguments are ahead as a jury trial concludes in a religious discrimination lawsuit filed against Emporia State University and two administrators. Former Information and Design Technology prof...
Jan 16, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Flu numbers easing somewhat, but health officials still urging vaccinations
Seasonal illness trends are moving lower across Kansas, but the Department of Health and Environment and local providers are still encouraging people to get vaccinated as the winter illness season con...
Jan 16, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
MEDITECH adjusts Newman Regional Health patient portal
Within the next few days, Newman Regional Health's patient portal will look a lot different than it has. The hospital has enacted significant updates to the MHealth portal as developed by MEDITECH Exp...
Jan 16, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Juvenile pleads no contest to arson after fire on Constitution Street last year
One of several arson cases that developed in Emporia last year is approaching resolution. Another is on hold after separate hearings recently in Lyon County District Court. Juvenile Hayden Vasquez ple...
Jan 16, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Council Grove Lake to receive over $13 million in federal funds
Nearly half of the $29 million in federal investments for facilities operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will benefit an area lake. US Senator Jerry Moran says over $13.7 million will be invest...
Jan 16, 2026 Council Grove Marina photo.
Elevated fire danger through weekend
Outdoor burning will be either banned or strongly discouraged across the KVOE listening area and much of Kansas through the upcoming weekend. Conditions Friday will involve high temperatures in the lo...
Jan 16, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly offers condolences, directs flags to be flown at half-staff Saturday in remembrance of Evora Wheeler
Evora Wheeler's life and legacy will be celebrated in several ways this weekend after her recent passing. Thursday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that flags across Emporia and Lyon County will...
Jan 15, 2026 Evora Wheeler. Photo courtesy of VanArsdale Funeral Homes
ARISS coordinators continuing efforts to engage local community about upcoming contact with International Space Station despite date for said link-up still being unknown
When asked if the date for when local students will have their opportunity to connect with members aboard the International Space Station was ready to be announced, Dr. Erika Martin of Emporia State U...
Jan 15, 2026 Pictured left to right
PAROC Director Alex Hayes, ESU STEM Outreach Coordinator Dr. Daphne Mayes and ESU Professor Dr. Erika Martin.
Photo by Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
