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Law enforcement reminding residents to be vigilant for holiday thieves and scammers as Christmas approaches
During this time of year there are those who love to give and those who love to receive or rather take what others have. Recently KVOE News warned residents to be aware of porch pirates during the hol...
Dec 14, 2020
Santa Claus is coming to town for a special drive-thru event Friday
Local residents are invited to hop in their vehicles and take a drive to Jones Park to visit Jolly Old St. Nick this weekend. Thanks to a three-way partnership between KVOE, Emporia Main Street and th...
Dec 14, 2020
Emporia State mens basketball adds Wichita State to schedule
The Emporia State mens basketball team will have a busy finish to their week. The Hornets have announced that they will play at Wichita State Friday evening at 6 pm. Thursday the Hornets host Lincoln....
Dec 14, 2020
Current Commerce Secretary adding role of lieutenant governor
Governor Laura Kelly stayed within her administration as she announced her intent to have Commerce Secretary David Toland become her next lieutenant governor. Toland has been Kelly’s Commerce se...
Dec 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Fairgrounds to serve as mass testing site; 'medical necessity' not needed
Lyon County now has a coronavirus testing site through the state's new public service campaign. Between Friday and Dec. 30, residents can go to the Lyon County Fairgrounds between 9 am-5:30 pm weekday...
Dec 14, 2020
As Emporia Rescue Mission plans to move, Abundant Harvest faces hefty renovation bill
As the Emporia Rescue Mission prepares for a possible move, the current plan is different at Abundant Harvest even though both facilities have different structural needs. Lee Alderman directs both fac...
Dec 14, 2020
UPDATE: With Google outages largely restored, USD 253 Emporia, USD 389 Eureka resume education as 'normal'
Google’s suite of services is back up and running for the most part, meaning last-minute adjustments by Emporia Public Schools and other school districts are now being shelved. Services includin...
Dec 14, 2020
Audio - Monday - 12-14-20
Newsmaker: Emporia Mainstreet Events Coordinator Jessica Buchholz and David Taylor Zoo Director Lisa Keith preview “Cruising with Santa” coming up Friday December 18th at Jones Park. Your ...
Dec 14, 2020
Needing help avoiding eviction? State program ends Tuesday
The window to apply for money and reduce the chance of eviction is closing fast. Tuesday is the deadline for tenants and landlords to apply for the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program, which offers up ...
Dec 14, 2020
Enrollment deadline for health insurance through Affordable Care Act fast approaching
If you haven’t enrolled for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, time is running short. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday. Residents can go online to www.healthcare.gov to enroll a...
Dec 14, 2020
