Category Archives: News
Small earthquake Thursday causes weak shaking in Chase County
No damage was reported after a minor earthquake in eastern Marion County on Thursday. The quake was reported near Kansas Highway 150 about seven miles northwest of Cedar Point and almost 40 miles west...
Jan 05, 2024 US Geological Survey map.
Newman Regional Health announces first baby of 2024
The Chance and Sierra Mildward family have added another boy to their family. In doing so, they celebrated Newman Regional Health's first baby of the year. Dawson Mildward was born Thursday to Chance ...
Jan 05, 2024 Sierra (left) and Chance (center) Mildward pose with their new baby, Dawson, and with Newman Regional Health nurse Josey Wooderson. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Chi Em Eats closing next month
Emporia has already seen one restaurant shut down this month. Another will close next month. Chi Em Eats says it is closing Feb. 17 "with a heavy heart," adding, "Life has taken us in another directio...
Jan 05, 2024 Chi Em Eats logo.
Lyon County Highway Department closes one road, opens another
The Lyon County Highway Department is closing one road and opening another. Road U is now closed between Roads 120 and 130 for repairs. There is no official timetable for the work on this minimum main...
Jan 05, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
2024 slate of Performing Arts Series shows beginning in February
The 2024 contingent of performances as part of the Emporia Arts Council's Performing Arts Series begins next month. The Emporia Granada Theatre will host Anne Frank: Words from the Shadows a presentat...
Jan 05, 2024 Emporia Arts Council Image.
Newman Regional Health approves $500,000 gift for Emporia State Nursing and Student Wellness Simulation Hospital
Half a million dollars is going to Emporia State's Nursing and Student Wellness Building, thanks to action last month by the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees. The funds will develop a Simulati...
Jan 04, 2024 Emporia State University graphic.
Investigation ongoing into Thursday's shed fire in central Emporia
Fire destroyed a shed in central Emporia early Thursday evening, and Emporia Fire is still investigating the cause. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says the shed at 406 State was already fully engulfed...
Jan 04, 2024 Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Facilitated conversations still ahead for Newman Regional Health, Stormont-Vail Health
Facilitated meetings are still pending between Newman Regional Health and Stormont-Vail Health administrations. The hospitals have agreed to an external presence at upcoming meetings as Stormont-Vail ...
Jan 04, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Pretrial, arraignment date set in rape case against former ESU tennis player
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month for a former Emporia State tennis player accused of rape. Dominik Simunovic was formally charged last fall with single counts of rape and aggravated crimi...
Jan 04, 2024 Dominik Simunovic. Lyon County Jail photo.
Peyton Street waterline, Mechanic Street parking lot projects hitting milestones
Progress continues on the Peyton Street waterline replacement project. City Engineer Jim Ubert says work has started on South Avenue, meaning the final stage is underway -- but other work on Peyton co...
Jan 04, 2024 City of Emporia photo.
