Category Archives: News
VFW Post 7957 announces Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen local winners
Are our veterans appreciated enough? How am I inspired by America? Those two themes led to winning entries in this year's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen essay contests through Emporia's VFW Post...
Nov 9, 2023 Veterans of Foreign Wars logo.
Non-resident student enrollment and district streaming committee highlight USD 253 Board Meeting Wednesday
The major talking point for members of the USD 253 Board of Education Wednesday night is one that has been at the top of many school board agendas as of late. The board began its regular meeting with ...
Nov 8, 2023 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Empower House Ministries holds open house for new men's recovery home
Leadership of Empower House Ministries was proud to unveil their newest recovery home to the public Wednesday evening. The organization hosted an open-house event for the home which serves male addict...
Nov 8, 2023 Empower House Leadership inside of the new Empower House men's recovery home. Pictured left to right:
Ashley Loomis, Melissa Landis, Melissa Landis, Chuck Smith, Gayle Taylor-Ford and Victor Edelman. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
David Traylor Zoo announces birth of cotton-top Tamarin Triplets in October
The David Traylor Zoo recently added three new residents. The zoo announced Wednesday morning that cotton-top Tamarin triplets had been born on October 27. Zoo Director Lisa Keith says this is a signi...
Nov 8, 2023 David Traylor Zoo Photo.
SOS kicks off holiday drive
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching. SOS Inc. has kicked off its annual holiday drive to take some stress off its clients during an important time of the year. SOS Community Relati...
Nov 8, 2023 Photo courtesy of SOS
Much of Coffey County RWD 2 in boil water advisory until further notice
Parts of two counties in the KVOE listening area have been placed in a boil water alert. Portions of Coffey County Rural Water District 2, including territory in Coffey and Greenwood counties, are in ...
Nov 8, 2023 Newman Regional Health graphic.
With Daisy Award celebration Sunday and ongoing reaccreditation work for its trauma center status, Newman Regional Health continues concerns about Stormont-Vail medical facility
Newman Regional Health is well into the re-accreditation process for its trauma center designation, and there are good early returns on that front. Infection Preventionist Ester Knobloch says this goe...
Nov 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County commissioners to consider letter of support for zoning code text changes as requested by Newman Regional Health
Lyon County commissioners have been asked to sign a letter of support for Newman Regional Health's plan to block a possible new medical facility from Stormont-Vail Health, and they could take action d...
Nov 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo .
Special meeting Thursday for NRH Board of Trustees
Newman Regional Health has called a special Board of Trustees meeting this week. At this time, the meeting has one agenda item -- an executive session with legal counsel. No other details have been pu...
Nov 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Flint Hills Technical College in running for $1 million Aspen Prize
Flint Hills Technical College has been named as an eligible college for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize recognizes colleges that demonstrate "outstanding achieve...
Nov 8, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
