Category Archives: News
Governor Kelly requesting more time to file major disaster declaration following January weather
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is asking the federal government for more time to request a major disaster declaration for the winter weather that hit most of the state a month ago. The governor has asked...
Feb 08, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
USD 253 Emporia approves closure of Kansas Avenue and memorandum of understanding for rec center steering committee Wednesday
USD 253 Emporia has officially closed Kansas Avenue School. The board of education unanimously approved the closure of the building at 315 South Market as part of its regular meeting Wednesday evening...
Feb 07, 2024 USD 253 Board of Education photo.
Emporia native and drag superstar Q returning home Friday
Emporia's one and only drag superstar is heading home. Emporia native and RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 competitor Q will be making their return to Emporia for a combination drag show and watch party F...
Feb 07, 2024 Emporia PRIDE Celebration Image.
Emporia City Commission approves six steps of support for Champion's Landing to further sport of disc golf Wednesday
Almost a week after Dynamic Discs owner Jeremy Rusco purchased and renamed the former Emporia Community Club, the city of Emporia has taken action to lend its full support to his vision and the sport ...
Feb 07, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Governor Kelly says CareArc Eureka closure a symptom of legislative inaction on expanding Medicaid
With Medicaid expansion not moving in the Legislature, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the upcoming closure of CareArc's Eureka Health Clinic is a symptom of what has happened because of legislative ...
Feb 07, 2024 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
One defendant in Lyon County fentanyl distribution case accepts plea, court schedule on hold for co-defendant
Court proceedings are on hold for one of two defendants in a Lyon County fentanyl distribution case. The process against Skylar Rose Creed has actually been on hold since October, according to Lyon Co...
Feb 07, 2024 Stephen Jennison (top), Skylar Creed. Lyon County Jail photos.
Minor earthquake reported in Chase County
An earthquake was reported Wednesday morning in far western Chase County. The earthquake was light -- a magnitude 2.4 -- and was reported shortly after midnight just east of the Chase-Marion county li...
Feb 07, 2024 US Geological Survey map.
Marshall pitches re-emphasizing crop insurance: 'We need to put farm back in the Farm Bill'
Saying there needs to be a renewed emphasis on actual farm matters in the next Farm Bill, US Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas is urging fellow lawmakers to re-emphasize crop insurance whenever the nex...
Feb 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Fire: Blower motor fire at Hill's Pet Nutrition plant handled quickly with no injuries
Fire crews from Emporia, Americus and Olpe made quick work of an equipment fire at Emporia's Hill's Pet Nutrition production plant Wednesday morning. Crews were dispatched to Hill's Pet Nutrition in t...
Feb 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health unveils Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Newman Regional Health has announced a new line of services for the area. The hospital has opened an Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, with exercise training, education and support designed...
Feb 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
