Category Archives: News
USD 252 Honor Flight fundraiser remembers deceased area veterans with a special program
As the USD 252 Honor Flight gets ready for its trip this April, it also wants to honor those veterans who are no longer here with a special program. This year the Flags for Heroes Program will take pi...
Mar 28, 2023 United States of America flag / KVOE file photo.
CareArc nearly through all objectives outlined in five-year strategic plan according to update presented Tuesday
CareArc has made great strides in accomplishing the goals outlined in its five-year strategic plan since it went into place back in 2020. In fact, during the CareArc Board of Directors' monthly and an...
Mar 28, 2023 KVOE News photo.
Emporia Street Cats Club one of ten agencies to receive funding through inaugural Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation grant award
The Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation has named the recipients of funding through the agency's inaugural grant cycle, including one in the local community. A total of $25,000 is being awarded...
Mar 28, 2023 Street Cats Club logo
Wednesday webinar on vaccines to feature two former advocates against vaccinations
Residents with concerns about vaccines and their effectiveness are encouraged to go online for a special webinar Wednesday. Two former advocates against vaccinations and now vaccine supporters, Heathe...
Mar 28, 2023 CareArc graphic.
UPDATE: National Teachers Hall of Fame announces final inductees for 2023 class Tuesday
The 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame class is now complete. Tuesday, the Hall of Fame announced the final three inductees who will be honored for their work in the classroom as part of induction ac...
Mar 28, 2023 The 2023 National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductees.
Pictured Top Left to Right:
Dr. Erick Hueck, Dr. Rebecca Hamilton and Monica Washington.
Bottom Left to Right:
Dr. Caryn Long and Kristen Record.
NTHF Courtesy Photos
2023 ELECTION: Nuessen files for re-election to Americus City Council
The Lyon County ballot for the 2023 election cycle continues to expand, albeit slowly. Nicolette Nuessen filed for re-election to the Americus City Council, becoming the first candidate to fill one of...
Mar 28, 2023 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Drug distribution, child endangerment cases set for hearings Wednesday
Several hearings of note are coming Wednesday to Lyon County District Court. Jason Hill has a preliminary hearing at 9 am on drug distribution and other drug-related charges. Hill is accused of distri...
Mar 28, 2023 Clipart Library graphic.
Community Arts Alliance funding five public art projects this year
Five different public art projects are coming to Emporia, thanks in part to funding from the Visit Emporia Community Arts Alliance. This follows two projects through the alliance last year -- the comm...
Mar 28, 2023 Murals at Las Casitas Park were one of two projects supported by the Visit Emporia Community Arts Alliance last year. Five projects are receiving funds through the Community Arts Alliance this year. KVOE News file photo.
United Way of Flint Hills sets campaign celebration May 3
The United Way of the Flint Hills is nearing the end of its 2022-23 fundraising campaign. On KVOE's Morning Show on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Mickey Edwards unveiled information for the upcomin...
Mar 28, 2023 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
WEATHER: Light rain and snow early Tuesday leading to warmer temperatures this week
Rain and snow fell across the KVOE listening area before sunrise Tuesday, but totals were light. *KVOE studios: Trace *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.02 inches *1100 block Constitution: 0.05 inches The ...
Mar 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
