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Unknowns between Newman Regional Health, Stormont Vail dominate packed Q&A
Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking hosted a Q&A session this week, where concerned citizens packed the room seeking clarity on the potential annexation of land recently purchased by Stormont Vail Health and its implications for local healthcare. The event, held Wednesday at the Municipal Courtroom, was designed as an open...
Stormont-Vail confirms plans for new medical clinic in Emporia
Stormont-Vail Health has confirmed plans for a new medical clinic serving the Emporia area. In an email to KVOE News, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy O’Rourke says a new facility for its Emporia team would be the best option for meeting future health care needs locally, adding the current space at Newman Regional Health does not give Stormont staff the means to renovate and organize “to accomplish the efficiencies and coordination of patient care that we need.”
Robert's Words 2024: Kansas State's super fan offers his annual address
Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. This year, he offered a lot of thoughts. More than 4,000 words of thoughts. So. Many. Thoughts.
A look at what's new at the Kansas State Fair this year
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE)- The Kansas State Fair is always looking to expand its offerings and this year’s fair is no different. There’s plenty of new foods, events, security measures, and buildings- truly something for everyone. More than 330,000 people attended last year's Kansas State Fair, but this year...
Hundreds enjoy Labor Day weekend at El Dorado Lake
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and many people are planning to spend their Labor Day weekend with one last trip to the lake. 12 news reporter Cale Chapman spent Saturday at El Dorado Lake to find out how people are spending their three-day weekend.
Living kidney donor chain connects 8 people, including lifelong best friends
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - Two best friends in Kansas have been further connected through a life-changing ordeal involving six other people. April Nuessen and Susan Brough have been friends their entire lives. “I don’t really have any childhood memories that don’t include you,” Brough said to Nuessen. “We...
Driver ejected from car, killed after speeding away from Prairie Village traffic stop
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One person died after running from a traffic stop in Kansas and crashing their car into a tree in Missouri. According to KCPD, the crash happened after a Prairie Village police officer tried to pull over the driver of a silver Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic violation. The driver did not stop and sped off down 63rd Street. The officer did not pursue it.
Salina PD provides new view of effort to fight the fire at energy plant
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The August 28th fire at Stryten Energy in Salina prompted a heavy police response. Salina Police Department shared drone video of that fire from the drone team. They assisted Salina Fire using infrared cameras to locate the area of the fire and better direct firefighters to the areas with the fire.
Great Bend looks to amend duties of city administrator jobs
The Great Bend City Council appointed Logan Burns as the next City Administrator after accepting the resignation of Brandon Anderson. After spending time as the city's building inspector and assistant city administrator, Burns took control Aug. 12. With the change in administration, the assistant city administrator position is now open....
Seward Drops Two at Laramie
After splitting results against their competition from day one in Wyoming, the Seward County Lady Saints struggled to create any offensive fire power against #3 Northeastern and Trinidad State as both of SCCC’s opponents swept the Lady Saints 3-0 on the day to conclude the Marriot’s SpringHill Suites Cheyenne Invitational.
Salina’s Most Wanted — September
A new list of Salina's Most Wanted will be published by the Salina Post every month on the first Sunday. The Salina's Most Wanted is generated by the Saline County Sheriff's Office. NAME: Austin Leroy Calp. CHARGES: Felony Burglary X4 / Theft X5 / DTP / DWS / No Insurance...
Teufel: Job situation 'a leaky bucket'
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel knows there have been some ups and downs with employment in the area, but she's optimistic about their efforts. "I would say we continue to fill what I would call a leaky bucket," Teufel said. "I was looking...
Precision Exotics offering 'ride of a lifetime' at Great Bend Airfest
The difference between a car enthusiast and an aircraft enthusiast is about half a chromosome. So says Eric Nelson, founder and president of Precision Exotics. A former Marine, Nelson spent time as an overseas contractor before bringing that operational experience to the exotic car world. Then a lightbulb came on: why not combine fast cars and fast airplanes? Precision Exotics will offer a "ride of a lifetime" experience at Great Bend Airfest from Sept. 20-22.
King Midas plays Lindsborg Sept. 21
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The twenty-first night of September holds memories yet to be made. King Midas and the Muflers will once again fill the night air with classic tunes for your dancing and listening pleasure. Kick back and chase the clouds away or dance till the stars steal the night away. (This paragraph is brought to you with a heavy nod to Earth, Wind & Fire's song September.)
Kansas City superintendents say they'll focus on mental health as students return to school
Teachers, administrators and students are looking at ways to address mental health as students return back to the classroom for the new school year. Dr. Michael Schumacher, the new superintendent at Shawnee Mission School District, said part of the district's five year strategic plan will focus on addressing mental health.
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