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MELVERN — American flags adorned the Kansas Highway 31 bridge over Interstate 35 on Tuesday. For the past 16 years, the bridge has been the site of Random Acts of Patriotism — the area eve...

Today my feelings on the New York Times Op-Ed about President Trump and the White House. Not because I support the President because I do not, but because this whole Op-Ed episode is so deplorable. Un...

The Emporia School Board has its first action meeting of September on Wednesday. The agenda includes an update on kindergarten ramp up and a memorandum of agreement for a concurrent enrollment partner...

Nearly a month into the new school year, officials at Flint Hills Technical College are celebrating what appears to be a smooth start to the new year. During Tuesday’s Tech Talk on KVOE, the col...

Emporian Paige Bjerkaas reflects on winning the Pro Disc Golf Association Women’s World Championship. Your browser does not support the audio element. Emporia Community Foundation Executive Dire...

LEROY — Streets and facilities have finally dried up in LeRoy after strong rainfall caused several closures and postponements. Roughly 3 inches of rain fell on the town Friday morning and did no...

School board meetings are taking place in Americus and Hartford on Wednesday. USD 251 board members will consider approving the district’s proposed capital improvement plan for the current acade...

The Neosho River’s Regional Advisory Committee is holding a meeting in Emporia on Wednesday. The main items of discussion will be an update to the committee’s goals as well as discussions ...

A one-time Emporia resident is jailed in Reno County for allegedly sending a text message containing a nude photo of his girlfriend without permission. According to the Hutchinson News, Derek Stevens,...

Emporian Paige Bjerkass is the 2018 Professional Disc Golf Associations World Champion. She finished the 5 round Pro World Championship at 6 over par to win by 6 shots. Your browser does not support t...