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Rape, sex battery suspect now set for August trial after motions hearing
Trial is now coming in August for Eric Hawkins, the former Emporia chiropractor accused of rape and sexual battery. As part of a motions hearing Tuesday, Judge Merlin Wheeler joined a rape count alleg...
Feb 27, 2019
Lyon, Osage and Wabaunsee added to growing list of area counties under winter weather advisory
Three more area counties have now been placed under winter weather advisories with wintry precipitation now impacting the KVOE listening area. Lyon, Osage and Wabaunsee counties have been placed in a ...
Feb 27, 2019
Olpe man charged with child sex abuse
An Olpe man faces formal charges of illegal sexual activity with a child. Garry Dale Wilson faces charges of aggravated indecent solicitation with a minor, aggravated indecent liberties and aggravated...
Feb 27, 2019
Area schools receive grant awards from Hopkins Foundation Tuesday
The Hopkins Foundation had a wonderful surprise for several area schools Tuesday morning. The annual Hopkins Foundation awards were presented to educators at several area schools, this included seven ...
Feb 26, 2019
March prelim set for Texas man accused of transporting large meth load through Lyon County
The man accused of transporting 30 pounds of methamphetamine through Lyon County last week is now set for a preliminary hearing next month. Luis Alonzo Alvarado, 29, is facing a hearing at 2 pm March ...
Feb 26, 2019
Audio - Monday 2-25-19
Emporia Symphony Orchestra Conductor Dr. Ramiro Miranda previews a performance of the Classics February 26th at Albert Taylor Hall. Your browser does not support the audio element. K-State Research an...
Feb 26, 2019
Emporia State baseball and softball change schedules
Emporia State baseball and softball change schedules for weekend. The Emporia State baseball team will host Lindenwood Thursday in a single game at 2pm and Friday in a doubleheader beginning at 1pm at...
Feb 26, 2019
Kansas defeats Kansas State
The Kansas Jayhawks kept their Big-12 Championship hopes alive with a 64-49 win over Kansas State Monday night. The Wildcats jumped out to a 10-3 lead on the Jayhawks. Kansas would rally to take a 18-...
Feb 26, 2019
Area teams advance to Sub-State semifinals
Area High School basketball teams advance to sub-state semi-finals. 2-A boys sub-state:The Northern Heights boys defeated Goessel 62-33. They will play Mission Valley in the semi-finals Thursday at Ma...
Feb 26, 2019
Thursday is tag deadline for commercial vehicles, other categories
This week has a significant deadline for vehicle registrations in Lyon County. Thursday is the last day for tag renewals for people owning trailers, farm trucks, heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. ...
Feb 26, 2019
