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Wreck just west of Emporia sends one person to Newman Regional Health
One man was taken to Newman Regional Health after a wreck just west of Emporia early Tuesday. The driver, 37-year-old Kevin Dobson Jr., hometown not listed, was in the 1700 block of Road G shortly bef...
Jan 5, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce to split annual meeting into two events
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is splitting its annual dinner and banquet into two events. On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia on Monday, President and CEO Jeanine McKenna said it’s a prudent ...
Jan 5, 2021
State of State coming Jan. 12, State of Judiciary available Jan. 27
State-level affairs will see annual updates later this month. Governor Laura Kelly has updated her plans for the State of the State Address, which will take place at 7 pm Jan. 12 on her Facebook page....
Jan 5, 2021
Court proceedings move forward for suspect in October shooting, robbery
A pretrial hearing is ahead for an Emporia man accused of being involved in a shooting and home invasion robbery last fall. Kenneth Hopkins, 21, had a preliminary hearing Monday and was set for a pret...
Jan 5, 2021
Kansas and Kansas State look to bounce back on the road Tuesday
Both Kansas and Kansas State are in action Tuesday night looking to bounce back from Saturdays losses. The Jayhawks play at TCU. KU Coach Bill Self says TCU is a good team. Your browser does not suppo...
Jan 5, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Area counties report caseload increases; Morris, Wabaunsee counties see death tolls increase
All area counties reported increases in coronavirus activity to start the new year. Two also reported increases in their respective death numbers. Chase County had eight new cases over the past week, ...
Jan 5, 2021
Audio - Tuesday - 1-5-21
David Traylor Zoo Director Lisa Keith discusses the need for Christmas trees as an enrichment for animals. Your browser does not support the audio element. 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber ...
Jan 5, 2021
Emporia State splits with Rogers State
The Emporia State women out scored Rogers State 85-62 for their 4th win of the season Monday night. The Emporia State men could not overcome 15 made 3’s by Rogers State in a 75-60 loss. The Lady...
Jan 4, 2021
With retirement from CVB coming, Rathke making her own tourism plans
Having led Emporia’s Convention and Visitors Bureau for years and being part of the Chamber and Visitors Bureau for over 27 years, Susan Rathke plans to become a tourist herself. Your browser do...
Jan 4, 2021
Holiday waste collection efforts wrapping up; Tree disposal available through Monday
If you still need to dispose of your Christmas tree following the festivities of the holiday season, you still have time to do so. Tree collection sites at the Lyon County Fairgrounds north entrance, ...
Jan 4, 2021
