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Attending the funeral for a co-worker is something I believe I have never experienced before. Yesterday we laid Roger Troutner to rest. I remember when we hired Roger at Valu-Line. He was finishing up...

This is an open letter to the Emporia City Commissioners Commissioners: I thank each of you for serving on the Emporia City Commission. Few know the time and effort you extend. With the resignation of...

A young Reading resident was one of two people hurt in a rollover accident near Miller on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 2-year-old Cain Little was airlifted to Children’s Mercy in Kansa...

Outgoing Emporia City Manager Matt Zimmerman hopes he is leaving the city in better shape than it was when he came to town over six years ago. Zimmerman’s farewell reception was held at White Au...

Like a majority of Americans I am disgusted with everyone and about everything in Washington D.C. and my distain is not reserved solely for the President and his party. Calling myself a Republican the...

One of our loyal listeners shared a story with me that deserves repeating. Please understand this is not a shot at any athletic team, but just about setting a good example for youngsters. Roosevelt, U...

Master plans and bid dates will play a significant role in Wednesday’s action meeting for Emporia city commissioners. Approval of the David Traylor Zoo master plan, along with potential bid date...

Homecoming 2013 at Emporia State is this weekend. Not sure if there has been 150 Homecomings, but this is ESU's 150th year, so this is a special celebration. If you listen here on KVOE, read the Gazet...

"What we have here is a failure to communicate," Cool Hand Luke once said and if he were in Washington today he'd probably be saying the exact same thing. The U. S. Government is shut down again. This...

By Chuck Samples/KVOE News A south Greenwood County man has died after an accident Saturday evening near his home. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 60-year-old James Hein of Fall River was driving a pic...