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WEATHER: Flood watch issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties Saturday through Sunday with more heavy rainfall expected through the weekend
Several forecasted rounds of heavy rainfall through the weekend has led to a flood watch issuance for much of the KVOE listening area. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are covered by the watch which goes from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The watch follows a flood warning that was issued ...
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MEDICAID: Local officials tout expansion following governor's short visit to Emporia
Medicaid expansion may not move through the Kansas Legislature this session, but local officials involved in Governor Laura Kelly's short visit in Emporia on Thursday say it's needed. Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods tells KVOE News Medicaid expansion offers potential benefits to employers. Governor Kelly has b...
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Trial set to begin Monday in Emporia rape case
Trial is set to begin next week in an Emporia rape case. Dominik Simunovic was set for trial to begin Monday following a status hearing this week. Jury selection will begin shortly after 9 am, with opening arguments and the start of testimony to follow. Judge Jeff Larson is presiding. Simunovic, a former Emporia State ...
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Emporia man accused of distributing meth near school
A preliminary hearing is coming next week in an Emporia drug distribution case. Zane Major faces single counts of distributing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school and possessing drug paraphernalia. Major was arrested April 6. His preliminary hearing is at 1:30 pm Tuesday. Rand Simmons has been appointed as de...
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Emporia State, Washburn announcing academic partnership for law students
Emporia State and Washburn universities are bitter rivals in any competition, but they have found a way to develop a significant academic partnership. ESU and Washburn will announce a new 3+3 partnership for students interested in obtaining a law degree as part of a special event at ESU on Friday. Emporia State student...
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ELECTION: US House Second District seat to have Republican primary
There will be a primary election for the US House Second Congressional District. Two-term Congressman Jake LaTurner has already announced his plans to leave the House without seeking a third term, thus opening up the Republican nomination -- and two people with deep government connections have stepped forward. Former K...
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Mad, Sad, Glad set for Saturday at Emporia Public Library
Beacon For Hope and the Emporia Public Library is set to host a Children's Mental Health event on Saturday. The 3rd annual Mad, Sad, Glad event is for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, but other children in other grades are encouraged to attend. The event takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Empori...
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Water main break reported in northwest Emporia neighborhood
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department is busy again Friday. Crews are handling a water main break in the 1600 block of Casa Loma as announced just before 8:40 am. The city says water service in that neighborhood may be affected. Other details are pending.
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WEATHER: Alerts for Friday, April 26, 2024
The following weather alerts have posted for the KVOE listening area: Active alerts *Flood warning: Neosho River at Emporia from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. River at 7 am Friday was at 15.8 feet, below flood stage of 19 feet. River is expected to go above flood stage late Friday afternoon, crest at 19.4 feet ...
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City of Emporia adds e-newsletter to communication toolbox
The city of Emporia continues to increase its emphasis on communicating with its residents. The latest sign of that is an e-newsletter developed after the city's most recent communitywide online survey. On KVOE's Morning Show this week, Communications Manager Christine Torrens said the e-newsletter concept was popular ...
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Serena Jeffery ready for challenge with Little Lyons Daycare
Growing up in life, Serena Jeffery wanted to be involved with children. Jeffery's dream is coming true with her being the first administrator of Little Lyons Daycare. On KVOE's Newsmaker 2 Segment Thursday, Jeffery says when she came to Emporia State University, she knew she had an opportunity to pursue a career she ha...
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly concludes Medicaid expansion tour in Emporia Thursday
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly wrapped up her Medicaid expansion town hall tour in Emporia Thursday morning. The governor was joined at the Emporia Granada Theatre by city leaders and local constituents as she offered her final thoughts on the need and potential for expansion with the annual veto session now underway. The...
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Severe weather coverage for Thursday, April 25, 2024
Severe weather has been confirmed in part of the KVOE listening area. Active alerts *Flood warning: Marais des Cygnes River above Reading from late Thursday night to early Friday afternoon. River is 12.5 feet as of 7 pm Thursday. River is forecast to crest at 20 feet, one foot above flood stage, early Friday morning an...
Apr 25, 2024
Future of Cora Miller Hall still being pondered as ESU nursing moves on campus -- and Newman Regional Health continues strategic planning process
Wednesday's groundbreaking for Emporia State University's Nursing + Student Wellness Center comes at a notable time for Newman Regional Health. The most obvious impact is in vacating Cora Miller Hall, the ESU nursing department's classroom building for decades, by August 2025. Newman Regional Chief Executive Officer Ca...
Apr 25, 2024
Everclear, Marcy Playground, Jimmie's Chicken Shack coming to Emporia Granada Theatre
The Emporia Granada Theatre is bringing Everclear, Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack to town in September. Tickets are currently on sale for the show Sept. 24. Theatre Director Hank Osterhout says he put the show on his personal social media channels Tuesday and about 25 percent of the Granada's seats for the...
Apr 25, 2024