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CORONAVIRUS: Caseload increases continue for Lyon County public schools, higher education
Emporia State University, Flint Hills Technical College and Lyon County public school districts continue to see the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Emporia State’s weekly dashboard ...
Nov 22, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Jobless rates down for area, state
Good economic news is in from the Kansas Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate continues to fall after peaking above 10 percent in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Octobe...
Nov 22, 2020
Moderate rainfall noted Saturday in Emporia with more rain possible before Thanksgiving
Decent rainfall totals came to the KVOE listening area Saturday. The Emporia Municipal Airport got 0.59 inches. Other totals: *Ninth and Lawrence: 0.61 inches*10th and Weaver: 0.70 inches*Elmdale: 0.6...
Nov 22, 2020
Chiefs look to avenge loss to Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to avenge their only loss of the season Sunday night when they face the Raiders in Las Vegas. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says they have to be ready for a...
Nov 22, 2020
Iowa State hammers Kansas State
It was all Iowa State Saturday in a 45-0 win over Kansas State. The Wildcats had a chance to score on their first drive but was held out of the end zone and crossed midfield only once the rest of the ...
Nov 22, 2020
Emporia State men hold on for 68-66 win at Fort Hays State
In a game that featured 14 lead changes and 12 ties the Emporia State men out scored Fort Hays State 6-4 in the final minute of play and held on for a 68-66 win Saturday afternoon. The biggest lead fo...
Nov 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: County services still functioning at high level despite occasional staff strain
Much like the city of Emporia, Lyon County is continuing to function effectively despite occasional shortages in staff in recent months. As KVOE News reported over the past week the city of Emporia ha...
Nov 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Staffing shortage pushes Maynard to remote learning through Tuesday
Remote learning is now in place for Maynard Early Childhood Education Center through part of next week. On USD 253’s COVID-19 dashboard the district stated that due to staffing shortages brought...
Nov 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Local shoppers encouraged to buy within needs as store shelves remain stocked but limited
Store shelves have managed to recover somewhat after the sudden rush on cleaning supplies and other products seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, how long they remain in decent condition, howev...
Nov 21, 2020
Abundant Harvest clears over $600 in items during second annual Grocery Grab Saturday
Abundant Harvest was selected as the lucky winner of the second annual Emporia Rotary Club’s Grocery Grab Saturday morning. Scott Shreves was the individual who made the mad dash through Good...
Nov 21, 2020
