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WEATHER: Area under enhanced to moderate risk for all hazards Saturday
Strong and severe thunderstorms look to be possible areawide Saturday afternoon and evening. National Weather Service meteorologist John Woynick tells KVOE News there could be two rounds of storms crossing the area after noon. This follows the 1.5-3.5 inches of rain areawide Thursday. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wa...
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WEATHER: Alerts for April 27-28, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued two flood-related alerts for the weekend: Active alerts *Flood watch: Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties from 12 pm Saturday to 10 am Sunday. *Flood watch: Chase and Greenwood counties from 4 pm Saturday to 1 pm Sunday. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social med...
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Turnpike Tussle for athletics, Turnpike Alliance for academics? ESU, Washburn announce 3+3 law partnership
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 have announced 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 studen...
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Newman Regional Health gears up for strategic planning retreat Monday
Campus plans are part of the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees' strategic planning retreat Monday, according to Chief Executive Officer Cathy Pimple. Board members will meet at the hospital from 8:30 am to 3 pm, and Pimple says the overall plan is to align the hospital's priorities and "establish a strong f...
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Revisions coming to Emporia skate park plan
Design progress continues for Emporia's new skate park. The city of Emporia says the Skate Park Advisory Committee met this month to work with American Ramp Company with the goals of evaluating potential revisions to the original design, and there were some changes made. There will be what the city calls a "dynami...
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Emporia Kansas Children's Service League office holds open house for Healthy Families program
Emporia's Kansas Children's Service League had a special open house Thursday. Residents interested in the longstanding KCSL Healthy Families program had a chance to learn more about how it works and who it helps. Local director Lisa Harder says Healthy Families is designed to help families with a health and safety curr...
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'A fundraiser for the future, a celebration of the past:' Flint Hills Technical College 60s Groovy Gala raises $185,000 for FHTC students Friday night
White Auditorium was the site of one groovy fundraiser Friday evening. Once again the auditorium played host to Flint Hills Technical College's annual Gala and Auction supporting scholarships for FHTC students and the Wrangler Student Crisis Relief Fund. The 22nd annual event comes with the college still celebrating i...
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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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