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New Kansas law to protect good samaritans who rescue trapped persons in hot vehicles
On average 37 kids die each year from heat-related deaths due to being trapped in hot cars. That’s according to statistics from KidsAndCars.org. Those deaths are 100 percent preventable and a ne...
Jun 29, 2018
Medical issue may be reason for Interstate 35 wreck Thursday
Rescue crews took one person to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a crash Thursday afternoon. The wreck happened shortly before 3:10 pm on Interstate 35 near the Merchant Street exit. Emporia...
Jun 28, 2018
Aron Dody bids farewell to USD 251 North Lyon County
Outgoing USD 251 Superintendent Aron Dody reflected on his decade with the district before his final board meeting Wednesday night. Dody served first as principal of Americus and North Lyon County Jun...
Jun 28, 2018
Emporia Public Works crews working smart, closely monitoring water lines during excessive heat
The excessive heat is posing a challenge for those who work outside this week. Emporia Public Works Director Frank Abart tells KVOE News this time of year can be tough on public works officials, who s...
Jun 28, 2018
Charges dropped against Andrew Granado in kidnap-beating case
Charges have been dropped against one defendant in last fall’s kidnapping and beating case outside Emporia. Andrew Granado was facing charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, conspi...
Jun 28, 2018
Schedule adjustments for June 28, 2018
Hot and humid conditions have prompted a schedule adjustment for Thursday. *The Emporia Municipal Band has moved its weekly concert from Fremont Park to Emporia State University’s Beach Music Ha...
Jun 28, 2018
Post 5 Seniors collect back to back wins and Juniors back to back losses in double headers
The American Legion Post 5 Seniors and Juniors were both in action last night. Post 5 AAA claimed back to back blowout wins over Chase County 19-0 and 13-6. In game one Post 5 jumped out to an early c...
Jun 28, 2018
Oregon State forces game three with 5-3 come back win in College World Series final
Oregon State survived elimination once again defeating Arkansas 5-3 in game 2 of the 2018 College World Series final Wednesday. Arkansas would take a 1-0 series lead after a win in game one Tuesday. I...
Jun 28, 2018
No repeat for Germany after 2-0 loss to South Korea
Germany will not be advancing to the Round of Sixteen this year after a stunning 2-0 loss to South Korea Wednesday in the FIFA World Cup. The 2014 World Cup Champions stumbled early dropping their fir...
Jun 28, 2018
Tuesday twister strongest to hit Eureka since records started in 1950
EUREKA — Eureka is apparently no stranger to tornadoes. And we’re not just talking the junior-senior high mascot. Besides tornadoes to hit Eureka this week and two years ago, the National ...
Jun 28, 2018
