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ESU international students share their culture with the community
Emporia had the opportunity to sample delicious food from other cultures Saturday. The annual International Food Festival was held at Emporia State University’s Webb Hall. International students...
Apr 14, 2018
Motorcycle enthusiasts have a Spring Fling in Emporia
Despite chilly, raw conditions, bikers from several states came to Emporia this weekend. ABATE of Kansas District No. 12 held its 24th annual Spring Fling Bike Show on Saturday at the Fairgrounds Ande...
Apr 14, 2018
Barring last-minute developments, Sony Uk murder trial begins Monday
Trial is set to begin Monday for Sony Uk. The Emporia man faces a single count of first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, Mahogany Brooks, in March 2017. Brooks was allegedly shot several ...
Apr 14, 2018
Emporia School District receives recognition for student achievement
Three Emporia schools have been named as 2017 Challenge Award recipients. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 78 schools as recipients of the Challenge Awards, including Riv...
Apr 14, 2018
Hard freeze, wintry mix part of weekend forecast
Winter makes a brief return to the KVOE listening area this weekend. Here in Emporia, we have a chance of a rain-snow mix late Saturday afternoon into evening along with some freezing drizzle and snow...
Apr 14, 2018
Storms generate isolated hail, high wind reports
Severe storms developed west of Emporia on Friday afternoon and for the most part have cleared the area. So far, there have been a handful of severe weather reports. *1-inch hail at Council Grove Lake...
Apr 14, 2018
RDA hears updates on website, federal tax reform
Changes to federal tax reform and updates to digital marketing were both highlighted at Friday’s meeting of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas. RDA President Kent Heerma...
Apr 14, 2018
Bids for Osage County road projects approved
Two bids for road construction projects in Osage County have been approved. The Kansas Department of Transportation has given the OK for a nearly six-mile sealing project on Kansas Highway 31 from the...
Apr 14, 2018
Former Coffey County deputy sentenced
Former Coffey County deputy Matthew Vander Linden will spend time in prison after pleading no contest to child sex crimes. Vander Linden was sentenced to nearly five years in prison during a hearing i...
Apr 14, 2018
New technology aiding Road and Bridge Department
Lyon County’s Road and Bridge Department is taking advantage of new technology to increase efficiency. On Thursday, Lyon County commissioners approved the purchase of 20 tablets to go into certa...
Apr 14, 2018
