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Funeral services are coming Saturday for Kirby Smith, Emporia’s Habitat for Humanity president. Smith died March 7 at age 70. Jim Kessler worked alongside Smith in their work with Habitat and Kn...

A new expansion project may well be in the works in Emporia after a recommendation made by the Rural Development Association of East Central Kansas. During the RDA’s monthly board meeting Friday...

Feel Good Friday – Principal of the Year Your browser does not support the audio element. Small Business Development Center Director Lisa Brumbaugh discusses Existing Business of the Year and Em...

CASA of the Flint Hills Director Dena Russell previews upcoming classes for CASA volunteers. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Facilities Director Mark Runge discusses a major under...

Bill Linhart was a special person. His death yesterday ended a sad story involving cancer in its ugliest form. Bill grew up in Waverly. Played basketball at the College of Emporia where he was an amaz...

Next week, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Road G just west of Emporia will be closed for several days. BNSF will set out traffic control on Road G from March 12-14. This will let a rail ...

Parts of the KVOE listening area could contend with severe weather early Saturday, although the threat is marginal at its worst. The eastern half of the KVOE listening area is officially in a marginal...

Possible US Senate candidate Barry Grissom has set aside some time to visit with area citizens next week. Grissom is the featured speaker at the Lyon County Democrats’ monthly meeting Monday. Gr...

The Emporia Arts Center has the latest concert in its Performing Arts Series taking place this weekend. Noted pianist Andreas Klein will perform from 2-4 pm Sunday at the Arts Center, 815 Commercial. ...

The Emporia State womens basketball team plays their first game in the MIAA tournament Friday night against Washburn. Emporia State Coach Toby Wynn says its all about winning and advancing. Your brows...