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Jan. 17 to be busy court date for December chase suspects
Preliminary hearings have now been scheduled for two people allegedly involved in separate but related chases last week. Chelsea Brooks, 29, will be in Lyon County District Court at 3 pm Jan. 17. She ...
Dec 27, 2018
Medical experts shed light on hazards of vaping trend
Local medical experts recently enlightened residents on some of the previously unknown risks associated with America’s newest popular trend. Vaping has quickly become a popular habit sweeping th...
Dec 27, 2018
City manager: Busy year ahead for city of Emporia
Several major city projects that took place in 2018 will continue in 2019. City Manager Mark McAnarney joined KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Thursday to update a raft of projects, including major infr...
Dec 27, 2018
County Commission approves Sheriff's Office purchases, land sales
Lyon County commissioners had two main points of business during their action session Thursday. Commissioners approved Sheriff Jeff Cope’s request to buy cameras and lights for department vehicl...
Dec 27, 2018
NRH emergency department ribbon-cutting, open house planned Thursday afternoon
Newman Regional Health’s new emergency department complex is ready to show off to the community. A ribbon-cutting event is coming at 4:30 pm Thursday. There will also be an open house and tours ...
Dec 27, 2018
UPDATE: Americus man airlifted after Christmas Day motorcycle crash near Hartford
The Kansas Highway Patrol says an Americus man was airlifted after a motorcycle crash in eastern Lyon County on Christmas Day. The Highway Patrol says 47-year-old Leonard Crane was first taken to Newm...
Dec 27, 2018
Audio - Thursday - 12-27-18
City Manager Mark McAnarney discusses upcoming 2019 projects. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Buzz with President Allison Garrett – 12-27-18 Your browser does not support th...
Dec 27, 2018
As rain chances end and windy conditions continue, temperatures to turn sharply colder Thursday
Soaking rainfall came to the KVOE listening area for much of the day and night Wednesday. Here at the KVOE studios, we picked up 1.55 inches of rain from 4 am to midnight. Other totals: *Emporia Munic...
Dec 27, 2018
UPDATE: Rec Center pool reopens after brief shutdown
A day after closing for the second time this month, the Lee Beran Recreation Center’s indoor pool is now open again. The pool was closed for most of Wednesday after a water line broke. The water...
Dec 27, 2018
Emporia State basketball teams return from Christmas break
The Emporia State basketball teams are returning to Emporia to beging preparing for the rest of the season. The 23rd ranked Lady Hornets return to action Sunday when they host Baker, which is ranked 2...
Dec 27, 2018
