Category Archives: News
Two women arrested in Greenwood County on suspicion of drug distribution
Greenwood County deputies say they arrested two women for suspected drug distribution after a traffic stop this past weekend. Deputies did not specify any circumstances behind the traffic stop Saturda...
Oct 23, 2023 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
In-person advance voting begins at Lyon County Courthouse
Advance voting by mail has been underway for a few days now in Lyon County. In-person advance voting is now underway as of Monday. KVOE's Monday Newsmaker guest, Lyon County Clerk and Election Officer...
Oct 23, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
VA doing its best to expand services and reduce risk of suicide for veterans
With veteran suicide still a major concern among military circles, the Veterans Affairs' Eastern Kansas Division says it's ready to help. Nationally, a person dies by suicide every 11 minutes -- but V...
Oct 23, 2023 US Department of Veterans Affairs logo.
St. Mark's Lutheran calls first Oktoberfest a success
To say the least, organizers of the St Mark's Lutheran Church Oktoberfest event Sunday -- including Vicky Lyon -- were more than pleased with how things went. Residents had their choice of meatballs, ...
Oct 23, 2023 Vicky Lyon.
Enrollment, safety and Kansas Avenue's future on agenda for USD 253 board
Three major topics will highlight the upcoming meeting for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education this week. Board members will officially receive the district's enrollment report, which demonstrates ...
Oct 23, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
CareArc, Newman Regional Health boards to have separate meetings this week
Emporia's main medical facilities will have board meetings this week. CareArc's Board of Directors will meet at noon Tuesday. Monthly and quarterly reports are ahead for finances, the medical board, d...
Oct 23, 2023 Free clipart graphic.
Marshall plans telephone town hall on Medicare enrollment
Medicare's open enrollment window is open until Dec. 7, and Kansas US Senator Roger Marshall has a telephone town hall coming this week on the topic. Marshall will meet with seniors and the media at 1...
Oct 23, 2023 Medicare logo.
PAROC holds International Observe the Moon event Saturday
Saturday night was just about ideal for anything, especially some celestial observations. Emporia State's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center had its first International Observe the Moon even...
Oct 22, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Residents head to Jones Park to attend events organized by Emporia Police Benefit Association
A great night weatherwise led to a good attendance for a pair of activities organized by the Emporia Police Benefit Association on Saturday. Officers organized the second annual Zombie Scramble disc g...
Oct 22, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Sixth annual Back to Health: Interactive Fair returns to traditional format
Over 30 vendors gathered at Flinthills Mall on Saturday for the sixth annual Back to Health: Interactive Fair. Attendees could visit a variety of different booths, see demonstrations, play games, and ...
Oct 22, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
