Category Archives: News
Discussions on economic development to take on regional emphasis after summit at ESU
Local leaders from across the Flint Hills attended a regional economic summit at Emporia State University last week. Attendees, including current Osage City Clerk and soon-to-be City Manager Katie Hod...
Feb 28, 2024 Emporia State University professor Bekah Selby (standing) gives a presentation at last week's regional economic summit at Emporia State University. Casey Woods/Emporia Main Street.
Emporia State's Memorial Union to host International Food Festival on Sunday
Emporia State University's annual International Food Festival is one of the community calendar highlights Sunday. Jessica Brinkman, Emporia State's Office of International Education Study Abroad and C...
Feb 28, 2024 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Osage City man sentenced to over six years in prison for drug distribution
An Osage City man will spend over six years in prison for drug distribution after sentencing this week. Osage County Attorney Tonya Vignery says Michael S Brumbaugh, age 52, had already pleaded guilty...
Feb 28, 2024 Michael Brumbaugh. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Sentencing Thursday in Lyon County attempted exploitation case
Sentencing is coming Thursday for a man who pleaded no contest to attempted sexual exploitation of a teenager early last year. Chad Pretzer has a hearing at 10 am. Pretzer was originally charged in Ja...
Feb 28, 2024 Chad Pretzer. Lyon County Jail photo.
Range of purchases, quotes, invoices ahead for Lyon County Commission
Lyon County commissioners will handle a list of purchases, quotes and invoices as part of their action meeting Thursday: *County Clerk Tammy Vopat will present a $7,100 invoice from the Kansas Secreta...
Feb 28, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Bridge replacement beginning next week on US-54 in Greenwood County
A bridge is central Greenwood County will be replaced this year, with work set to begin next week. The bridge is on US Highway 54 over Homer Creek, about four miles east of the highway's junction with...
Feb 28, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Stream advisory lifted for part of Onion Creek near Hamilton
A month after it was announced, a stream advisory has been rescinded for part of central Greenwood County. Part of Onion Creek a few miles north of Hamilton, officially east of U Road and north of Wil...
Feb 28, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment logo.
WEATHER: Outdoor burns discouraged into next week, 60-degree temperature drop follows two straight days of record highs for Emporia
Red flag warnings are over, but outdoor burns are still discouraged across the KVOE listening area -- possibly all the way through Monday. Wind gusts were at or above 40 mph for much of Tuesday aftern...
Feb 28, 2024 KVOE News file photo
Design work continuing for Whittier Skate Park with playground renovations set to begin in Peter Pan Park next week
As announced in December, construction on the city of Emporia's new Whittier Skate Park could still begin by summertime. That's according to Assistant City Manager Mark Detter who recently provided an...
Feb 27, 2024 KVOE News and City of Emporia Photos.
Newman Regional Health announces community engagement sessions as part of strategic planning cycle
Newman Regional Health is getting set to begin its latest strategic planning cycle and community insight is being sought as part of the process. According to Newman CEO Cathy Pimple, the hospital will...
Feb 27, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
