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USD 284 Chase County selects new Superintendent
USD 284 Chase County has chosen a new Superintendent. Glenna Grinstead, a product of the Chase County School District, has been chosen to replace current Superintendent Jeff Kohlman who announced he w...
Feb 04, 2019
Suspect pleads guilty to first-degree murder in Mackenzie Payne's death
The Herington man accused of killing former Emporian Mackenzie Payne last summer has now pleaded guilty to the crime. Dylan Barber, 25, pleaded to first-degree murder during a motions hearing Monday i...
Feb 04, 2019
Humanitarian Center to host 2019 Spelling Bee; event airing on KVOE
On Tuesday, the Lyon County Spelling Bee will be held at the Humanitarian Center. Longtime judge Carolyn Turney gave her thoughts on the event during KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 segment Monday. She says ...
Feb 04, 2019
Bill floated to give undocumented immigrants chances to get driver's licenses
A bill has been introduced that would let undocumented immigrants apply for driver’s licenses if approved by the Legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly. House Bill 2003 would require und...
Feb 04, 2019
Coffey County woman injured in fatal crash Sunday
A Coffey County woman suffered apparently minor injuries as part of a multi-vehicle pileup that killed a Lawrence man in Leavenworth County on Sunday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash...
Feb 04, 2019
Rape trial begins in Lyon County Courthouse
Testimony has started in a rape trial in Lyon County. Jury selection started Monday morning in the case of Jeremy Massey. Opening arguments led to early testimony shortly after lunch. Massey is accuse...
Feb 04, 2019
Audio - Monday - 02-04-19
Sherry Willard promotes the Beta Sigma Phi Heart Dance. Your browser does not support the audio element. Lyon County Spelling Bee judge Carolyn Turney previews the Feb. 5 event. Your browser does not ...
Feb 04, 2019
Patriots win Super Bowl LIII
The New England Patriots won Super Bowl 53 13-3 over the Los Angeles Rams in the lowest scoring Super Bowl ever. Julian Edelman was the game’s MVP with 10 receptions for 141 yards. Your browser ...
Feb 04, 2019
Emporia State baseball loses to Southwestern Oklahoma State 15-5
The Emporia State baseball team wrapped up play in the Edmond First pitch Invitational Sunday with a 15-5 loss to Southwestern Oklahoma State. Southwestern broke a 2-2 tie with 8 runs in the top of th...
Feb 04, 2019
Kansas Gas to start installing new electronic meters in Emporia on Monday
Coming soon to your home, if you live in Emporia: new gas meters. In fact, the installation process begins Monday in town, according to Kansas Gas Service Communications Director Dawn Tripp. She tells...
Feb 03, 2019
