Category Archives: News
Kansas jobless rates hold nearly steady from September to October
Jobless rates held nearly steady from September to October in Kansas, according to Labor Department economist Emilie Doerksen. The 2.9 percent rate in October was just under the 3 percent rate for Oct...
Nov 18, 2023 Kansas Department of Labor graphic.
SOS receiving more than $335,000 as part of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program
SOS will be receiving a substantial grant allotment following an announcement by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Friday. Governor Kelly announced that 65 crime victim and survivor service organizations ac...
Nov 17, 2023
Emporia Spartan Boxing inaugural taco dinner raises approximately $4,000
Emporia Spartan Boxing Club's inaugural fundraiser saw tremendous turnout and support from the local community Monday night. In total, the club's taco dinner fundraiser, held at First Church of the Na...
Nov 17, 2023 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Longtime Emporia Child Care director Crowl retiring
Better than 40 years in child care and education is coming to an end for Deb Crowl. The longtime Emporia Child Care director joined KVOE's Morning Show on Friday to discuss her career and upcoming ret...
Nov 17, 2023 Deb Crowl. Courtesy photo.
Planning Commission changes location for Tuesday meeting, Lyon County issues statement with discussion ahead on NRH-requested zoning code changes
Interest in Tuesday night's meeting is prompting the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to change locations. The meeting will still be at 6 pm, but it's moving from the Municipal Court Room to Whit...
Nov 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Salvation Army begins annual holiday fundraising effort Saturday
A big time for the Salvation Army of Emporia begins Saturday. The annual bell-ringing and holiday fundraising campaign begins this weekend, and Capt. Mylie Hadden says this period begins with a lot of...
Nov 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
January hearing next for former Emporia State tennis player charged with rape
Court proceedings are underway for a former Emporia State tennis player accused of rape. Dominik Simunovic was formally charged with single counts of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy last month. Bo...
Nov 17, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Newman Regional Health providers discuss importance of rural health care
The importance of health care in a rural setting like Emporia was highlighted on National Rural Health Day on Thursday. Several providers at Newman Regional Health gave their perspectives during KVOE'...
Nov 17, 2023 (From left) Newman Regional Health Dr. Bradon Bitter, Dr. Colleen Fearon, Dr. Jonathan Bates, Director of Nursing Heather Aylward. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Annual tax statements coming soon to Lyon County residents -- along with chance to 'go paperless' with payments
Lyon County Treasurer Sharon Gaede expects phone lines will be busy in her office beginning next week. The reason? Tax statements, which went out this week to county residents. This year, the Treasure...
Nov 17, 2023 Lyon County logo.
Honoring the best and brightest; 32nd annual NTHF Radio Auction nets nearly $15,000 following $16,000 grant presentation for National Memorial to Fallen Educators Thursday
For the 32nd consecutive year, KVOE did its part to support the best and brightest in education Thursday night. The annual National Teachers Hall of Fame Radio Auction took over the airwaves and broug...
Nov 16, 2023 Photos by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
