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Annual musical gathering happening this weekend
The 2018 Woodfest is taking place this weekend at Camp Wood YMCA. The annual weekend gathering sponsored by Symphony in the Flint Hills brings local residents together for workshops and activities cen...
Sep 24, 2018
Drive thru clinic aids fight against flu
Flint Hills Community Health Center will be hosting their annual drive-thru flu shot clinic this week. With the weather beginning to change, flu season is upon us, and the annual clinic offers an extr...
Sep 24, 2018
Former tradition returns to area high school
Students and faculty of Hamilton High School are resurrecting a former long-standing tradition for the community. Wednesday night the school will be hosting a bonfire as part of Friday’s homecom...
Sep 24, 2018
Damage assessment continues after vehicle crashes into Hatcher Street substation
Westar Energy is sorting through damage at its Hatcher Street substation from a wreck Sunday night. Westar spokesperson Gina Penzig tells KVOE News the incident happened around 10 pm. Penzig says West...
Sep 24, 2018
Audio - Monday - 09-24-18
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna previews Field to Feast. Your browser does not support the audio element. Verlin Conkle with the Flint Hills Community Health Center ...
Sep 24, 2018
KDHE launches Maternal Mortality Review
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has launched a Maternal Mortality Review with the focus on solving issues related to maternal and pregnancy-related deaths. KDHE has launched a review c...
Sep 24, 2018
Cooking contests spice up weekend activity list
Grills were hot as part of a couple of brand-new cooking contests this past weekend. On Saturday, Waters True Value held its inaugural Backyard BBQ Battle at the store. Contestants brought in everythi...
Sep 24, 2018
Emporia Community Foundation nearing end of 2019 grant application period
The grant application period for the Emporia Community Foundation’s 2019 cycle is closing down. Applications are needed by 5 pm Oct. 1, either at the Community Foundation’s office at 527 C...
Sep 24, 2018
January trial set for Shelby Carson in vicious dog case
A jury trial is now on the docket in Chase County for January in the case of Shelby Carson. At a pretrial hearing last week, Chase County District Court set a two-day trial Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 for Cars...
Sep 24, 2018
As search continues for new Granada director, local patrons encouraged to apply
The search for a new director of the Emporia Granada Theatre continues to press forward. Applications have been coming in since early September after the announcement that current director Bryan Willi...
Sep 24, 2018
