Category Archives: News
Lyon County Sheriff's Office rolls out new website
While Lyon County begins a rework of its overall website, one county department has finalized a brand-new online site. The Sheriff's Office website is now available to the public at lyoncountyso.com. ...
Jul 27, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
CareArc announces free sports physical exam clinic for students
School begins in less than a month across the KVOE listening area, and CareArc has a free sports physical exam clinic coming early next month. CareArc's clinic is from 6-8 pm Aug. 9 and is geared towa...
Jul 27, 2023 KVOE News photo.
VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System receives top rating from CMS
The Veterans Administration's Eastern Kansas Healthcare System has received the highest possible quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CMS recently gave the VA 5 stars in...
Jul 27, 2023 US Department of Veterans Affairs logo.
WEATHER: Excessive heat warning announced through Friday; drivers warned to maintain vehicles and avoid breakdowns
In a manner of speaking, you could say beating our current heat wave is all about proper maintenance. That goes for your body and also your vehicle. Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fe...
Jul 27, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 Board of Education reviews student behavioral and teacher turnover data during regular meeting Wednesday night
The USD 253 Board of Education took a deep dive into the data behind student behavior as part of its regular meeting Wednesday night. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Student Service...
Jul 26, 2023 KVOE News Screenshot Image.
WEATHER: Emporia peaks at 103, more 100-degree heat into middle of next week
Cloud cover Wednesday morning only delayed the inevitable as Emporia had its second straight 100-degree day. Temperatures stayed mostly in the upper 80s through late morning but rapidly increased as c...
Jul 26, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Flinthills Mall says craft show social media postings are a scam
Flinthills Mall is planning a craft and trade show in November. Contrary to a social media post on Debbie Elliott's social media pages, the mall is not having an event in late September. In fact, the ...
Jul 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
City of Emporia announces additional cooling centers as local heatwave continues
The city of Emporia has announced additional cooling centers that are opening their doors to those in need of shelter from the ongoing oppressive heat. In addition to The Emporia Police Department and...
Jul 26, 2023 City of Emporia logo.
'The right mix of smarts, vision, hard work, confidence and compassion:' Pimple named Newman Regional Health CEO
Cathy Pimple has a new role coming soon at Newman Regional Health. Currently serving as the hospital's chief administrative officer, Pimple was elevated to chief executive officer at the end of the ho...
Jul 26, 2023 Retiring Newman Regional Health Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright (left) shares an embrace with incoming CEO Cathy Pimple at the end of Wednesday's Board of Trustees meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KHP reviewing federal ruling striking down 'two-step' traffic stop method
Following a federal judge's decision saying its so-called "two step" traffic stop method is not constitutional, the Kansas Highway Patrol says it is reviewing the ruling and respects the judge's decis...
Jul 26, 2023 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
