November 24, 2020
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COVID-19 recovery, upcoming state tournaments and more updates to highlight ERC monthly meeting Monday
Tagan Trahoon
November 15, 2020
The Emporia Recreation Commission is meeting Monday.
50 acres scorched following grass fire east of Emporia Sunday
Tagan Trahoon
November 15, 2020
Emporia, Reading and Miller fire crews responded to a grass fire east of Emporia Sunday afternoon.
WEATHER: 24-hour burn ban issued by Osage County Sunday
Tagan Trahoon
November 15, 2020
With very high fire danger Sunday through the start of the week, Osage County has put a stop to all burning for the time being.
WEATHER: Wind gusts exceed 50 mph at Emporia Municipal Airport Saturday
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
Blustery conditions didn't cause widespread issues across the KVOE listening area Saturday.
WEATHER: Yet another adjustment for area wind advisories
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
Wind advisories for several area counties, Lyon County included, have been adjusted again.
Bushong hosts second Home of the Brave Celebration
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
Bushong held its veterans celebration with the second annual Home of the Brave event Saturday.
CORONAVIRUS: USD 417 Morris County sets special Sunday meeting on next steps
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
A second area school district is having a special board meeting to discuss next steps when it comes to coronavirus.
Failed fuse causes power outage near Emporia State
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
A power outage affected over 70 Evergy customers near the Emporia State University campus on Saturday.
Quilts of Gratitude put a bow on Emporia's All Veterans Tribute activities Saturday.
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health, Emporia Main Street roll out 'Adopt a Healthcare Hero' program
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
Healthcare workers have been putting in long hours since the coronavirus pandemic began -- and especially so now with higher caseload numbers than at any time since the pandemic started in March.
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CORONAVIRUS: Governor reiterates 'no plan' to shut down state as cases increase
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
In recent news conferences, Governor Laura Kelly has mentioned her plans for rolling out a new unified testing strategy and a larger mitigation plan update as soon as the middle of next week. Part of that new mitigation plan -- at least the funding and the tentative timeline -- were actually approved during the State Finance Council meeting Friday.
Emporia Fire urging people to lay off planned fire activity through weekend
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
If you have plans for a controlled burn, welding project or a cookout, it's best to hold off at least through the weekend.
Small earthquake reported in western Chase County
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
A small earthquake jostled parts of western Chase County on Friday evening.
Seventh annual Match Day coming Monday
Chuck Samples
November 14, 2020
Emporia Community Foundation is in the final preparation stages for its seventh annual Match Day on Monday.
