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Red Cross announces blood supply emergency
An emergency need for blood donations has been issued by the American Red Cross. Communications Manager for Central Plains Region Jan Hale appeared on to KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 segment this week abo...
Jul 11, 2018
Audio - Wednesday - 07-11-18
Joyce Wilson previews Olpe Down Home activities happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newman Regional Health Foundation Director Mike Perigo discusses...
Jul 11, 2018
UPDATE: FHTC main building spared major interior damage after water line break
Flint Hills Technical College will do some unplanned excavating after a water line failure, but President Dean Hollenbeck says the situation could have been worse. Hollenbeck said the first indication...
Jul 11, 2018
Schedule adjustments through Friday, July 13
Due to ongoing heat, the following adjustments have been announced through Friday, July 13: *The Emporia Municipal Band has moved its final summer concert Thursday from Fremont Park to Emporia State U...
Jul 11, 2018
Royals end 10 game losing skid
The Kansas City Royals ended their 10 game losing skid with a 9-4 win over the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night. Adalberto Mondesi hit a 3 run home run and singled in a run. Your browser does not support...
Jul 11, 2018
Emporia AAA Legion tunes up for zone with sweep of Kansas Senators
The Emporia Senior American Legion baseball team tuned up for zone tournament play with a doubleheader sweep of the Topeka Senators Tuesday night. The Post 5 Seniors won the first game 7-4. They score...
Jul 11, 2018
UPDATE: Truck driver hospitalized after bird flies into semi cab on US 56
A flying object was the reason for Tuesday's semi rollover crash on US Highway 56 northeast of Emporia. Lyon County Deputy Justin Carr says David Plant, Jr., of Harrisburg, Penn., was eastbound on US ...
Jul 10, 2018
PDGA Junior World Disc Golf Championships to begin Wednesday
The PDGA Junior World Disc Golf Championships begin it’s 4 day run in Emporia Wednesday. Tournament director Doug Bjerkaas told KVOE on the Monday morning newsmaker that the players come from ar...
Jul 10, 2018
Already facing voluntary water restrictions, Chase County residents now under burn ban
Another sign of deepening drought: a burn ban in Chase County. This week, Chase County commissioners signed a resolution banning all outdoor burns until further notice. The decision will be reviewed w...
Jul 10, 2018
MealSpot offerings 'on the go' this week as heat advisory begins
Our latest round of heat and humidity is prompting a change of approach for the MealSpot trailer this week. USD 253 Food Service Director Denise Kater explains: Your browser does not support the audio...
Jul 10, 2018
