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CORONAVIRUS: New variant strain unlikely to negate virus response progress
With the first U.S. case of the new variant COVID-19 strain now confirmed in Colorado and California, several questions have arisen as to how this may affect the progress made in coronavirus response ...
Dec 31, 2020
WIO - Week of 01-01-21
Dec 31, 2020
Preston Family Trust issues $50,000 matching grant for Emporia Rescue Mission move
A financial boost is now in hand for the Emporia Rescue Mission — if enough money can be raised by the end of January. Director Lee Alderman announced a $50,000 matching grant from the William a...
Dec 31, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Free tests moving inside Fairgrounds Anderson Building starting Monday
When the free coronavirus test line resumes next week, there will be a change in approach. Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively tells KVOE News she has approved the plan from GoGetTested.com and We...
Dec 31, 2020
Salvation Army surpasses adjusted and original 2020 Red Kettle Campaign goal with over $63,000
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign faired far better than anyone anticipated this year despite some hurdles put in place by the COVID-19 pandemic. Major Deb Thompson joined KVOE’s Mo...
Dec 31, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 12-31-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Public Health Medical Support Manager Melissa Smith updates the local COVID-19 response effort. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: SOS spokesperson Ka...
Dec 31, 2020
Emporia State basketball teams focused on 2021
After having Wednesdays game with Central Oklahoma postponed the Emporia State mens basketball team is now focused on beginning 2021. The Emporia State men will play Newman Saturday afternoon. Newman ...
Dec 31, 2020
Wichita State rolls to win over Newman
Wichita State scored the games first 16 points and never looked back on the way to an 81-43 win over Newman Wednesday night. Dexter Dennis finished with a season-high 13 points to lead The Shockers. I...
Dec 31, 2020
WEATHER: Advisories upgraded to warnings for listening area with winter storm system incoming
Winter weather advisories have now given way to winter storm warnings as projections for ice and snow accumulations have slightly increased for an impending winter storm system through the New Year ho...
Dec 31, 2020
PLUMB PLACE: Steering committee to start meetings next week on continuing crisis services for women
Since 1921, Plumb Place has served women ages 18 and over in crisis situations with an emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, counseling and job services. It also has offered connec...
Dec 31, 2020
