Category Archives: News
Wristband fundraiser benefiting Reading crash victim off to good start
Fundraising continues for a Reading teenager hurt in a crash earlier this month. Bryer Scales' car was hit by Lyon County Deputy Benjamin Folks on US Highway 56 at Allen nearly two weeks ago as Folks ...
Sep 26, 2023 Courtesy graphic.
Newman Regional Health has limited COVID vaccine supply -- but only for certain children through federal program
There is a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines available through Newman Regional Health, but those aren't meant for widespread public consumption. Director of Business Development Steven Bazan says th...
Sep 26, 2023 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Emporia CCLIP resurfacing project continues with mill and overlay work
Emporia's CCLIP highway resurfacing project is moving forward with about a month's worth of work still left. Work has been ongoing for several weeks on US Highway 50 from Mechanic Street east to the c...
Sep 26, 2023 Asphalt milling has started on US Highway 50 outside White Auditorium. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia Public Library announces promotions, new personnel
Some changes are taking place at the Emporia Public Library -- and not just the ones that you see. New doors are getting installed at the same time the library has adjusted its organization chart. Lib...
Sep 26, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Details still pending after Friday's fire northwest of Emporia
Results are still pending after an apparently fatal house fire in western Lyon County late last week. Investigators continue piecing together how fire developed in the house at 1993 Road G early Frida...
Sep 26, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
'We'll keep running as is;' Emporia Rec Director speaks to repair work following Friday water line break
Operations are back up and running following a water line break that took the Lee Beran Recreation Center offline for a time last weekend. According to Rec Director Tom McEvoy, the ERC coordinated wit...
Sep 25, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Oct. 1 Color Fun event to raise money for new play equipment at Emporia Child Care
Emporia Child Care management wants to change out the daycare's playground equipment, and an Emporia High student has a plan to help. A Color Fun and carnival event is coming Sunday as organized by Em...
Sep 25, 2023 Submitted by Evan Bennett.
USD 253 board set for regular meeting Wednesday
Recognitions and highlights will lead the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting this week. Board members will recognize First United Methodist Church for its annual donation of school supplies be...
Sep 25, 2023 Mary Herbert Education Center. KVOE News file photo.
CareArc, Newman Regional Health boards prepare for monthly meetings this week
Reports and privilege approvals will be the lead items for the CareArc Board of Directors monthly meeting Tuesday. Board members will go through the monthly finance, clinic and quality reports before ...
Sep 25, 2023 Free clipart graphic.
Emporia High tours part of Apella all-class reunion weekend
Emporia High had a banner weekend for its second Apella all-class reunion this past weekend. Emporia High classes joined with Emporia Main Street for the weekend, which was the first to take place wit...
Sep 25, 2023 Laura Schwinn/Emporia High Journalism.
