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Tight labor market forcing adjustments for employers, job seekers
Employers are adjusting to a continued tight labor market, both locally and statewide. For months, Kansas and area counties have had relatively low unemployment. That was certainly borne out in the Oc...
Nov 21, 2018
Emporia High basketball teams preparing for season
The Emporia High basketball teams are 2 weeks away from beginning their seasons. The Emporia High boys return 1 starter Jace Stewart, but have 7 seniors on the roster. Emporia High boys Coach Beau Wel...
Nov 21, 2018
KDOT funding special Thanksgiving weekend traffic enforcement effort
A special traffic enforcement effort is now underway on Kansas highways. The Kansas Department of Transportation is funding the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign. A KDOT grant is underwriting ...
Nov 21, 2018
Planning Commission OK's conditional use permit for Preston Plaza and Lofts
The Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commision zipped through most of its monthly agenda for its meeting Tuesday night. One night after Emporia city commissioners approved an incentive c...
Nov 21, 2018
Kansas to play Marquette in NIT season opener
The number 2 ranked Kansas Jayhawks play Marquette in the semi-finals of the NIT season tipoff tournament in Brooklyn, New York Wednesday night. The Jayhawks are 3-0 to start the season. Coach Bill Se...
Nov 21, 2018
Two-vehicle accident sends one to Newman Regional Health
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health after an accident involving two vehicles in downtown Emporia Tuesday night. Emergency crews were called out to the intersection of Ninth and Merchant for...
Nov 21, 2018
Holiday tradition lights up David Traylor Zoo
The David Traylor Zoo is now lighting the night throughout the holiday season. Happy Holidaze was held Tuesday evening at the zoo where a lucky community member has the privilege of flipping the switc...
Nov 21, 2018
Emporia Highs Rylie Fornelli signs with Emporia State
Another Emporia High senior has signed with Emporia State to continue their athletic and academic career. Rylie Fornelli has signed a volleyball letter of intent. Your browser does not support the aud...
Nov 20, 2018
Dr. Jennifer Thomas discusses why someone might be “draggin’ their wagon”…especially if they are low on Vitamin D - 11-27-18
Visit the KVOE Audio Vault to listen to this program. Handouts: Draggin’ Your Wagon 2018 Vitamin D Infographics 2018 The Sunshine Vitamin & Top 10 Vitamin D Foods The Ultimate DFense
Nov 20, 2018
United Way campaign numbers continue to rise through the holiday season
United Way of the Flint Hills Director Jami Reever recently joined KVOE’s Newsmaker segment to give an update on the current progress of the United Way campaign. As of Monday, the campaign is cu...
Nov 20, 2018
