Category Archives: News
Segment of Peyton Street closed for utility work
Part of Peyton Street in east Emporia is now closed. Utility work is underway, meaning southbound traffic is now off limits between Sixth and South. A timetable for this work has not been announced. T...
Jun 22, 2023 KVOE News photo.
New medical wing ready for patients at CareArc
CareArc has remodeled space at its Emporia headquarters into a brand-new medical wing, and the public is encouraged to see the new facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week. The ceremony, in...
Jun 22, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Trio of hedgehog tenrec babies born at David Traylor Zoo; recently-born bison calf may stay in Emporia
The David Traylor has new residents -- three of them, to be exact. The zoo says three hedgehog tenrecs were born June 16. The mother and babies are doing well. The animals are part of the Mission Mada...
Jun 22, 2023 David Traylor Zoo photo.
Work underway at ground level for west Emporia travel plaza, behind the scenes for Pavilions expansion
Progress is behind the scenes or at ground level -- literally -- at two major retail developments in west Emporia. City Special Projects Coordinator Jim Witt says the process to expand the Emporia Pav...
Jun 22, 2023 The preliminary parking lot configuration is completed at the Emporia Pavilions with a third round of retail stores set to come to Emporia. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Retirement ahead this fall for Newman Regional Health CEO
The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees has started a string of special meetings this week, and the reason is simple. Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright is retiring and has tendered his resignati...
Jun 22, 2023 Pictured after a KVOE Talk of Emporia last month with (from left) Ester Knobloch, Cathy Pimple and Dr. Alana Longwell, Newman Regional Health CEO Bob Wright has tendered his resignation to the hospital's Board of Trustees after nearly a decade as the hospital's chief administrative officer. KVOE News file photo.
Second annual Amanda Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser coming Friday night
Funding continues for the Amanda Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship with a big event Friday night. The second annual fundraiser will feature door prizes, giveaways and live music performed by LaDezz. Rodr...
Jun 22, 2023 Amanda Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship graphic.
Third annual Truckin' for Tucker set for Saturday
Truckin' for Tucker is coming this weekend. The 5K run/walk starts at 9 am Saturday at the Lyon County Fairgrounds walking trail for the third annual event. People can still register online at truckin...
Jun 22, 2023 Tucker Lee Everyone Plays Fund logo.
Attorney General: Kansas may have overpaid nearly $1.4 million to Medicaid managed care operations
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says the state's Medicaid program may have overpaid managed care operations by nearly $1.4 million between 2019-2021. Kobach says those findings come from a perform...
Jun 22, 2023 Medicaid logo.
Highway Patrol asking drivers to watch for farm implements as wheat harvest ramps up
With wheat harvest underway statewide, the Kansas Highway Patrol is asking drivers to step up their caution and patience, especially if tractors, combines and other farm implements are on the road nea...
Jun 22, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Drug distribution case moves to prelim, bench warrant issued in offender registry case
A preliminary hearing is next for a man accused in Lyon County of drug distribution. Carl David Colyer had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court on Wednesday and now has a prelim Aug. 2. ...
Jun 22, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
