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Audio - Wednesday - 11-18-20
Live Call-In: Emporia Main Street Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Mayor Danny Giefer discusses the city’s ongoing response to coronavirus. Your browser does not suppo...
Nov 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
Today I'm having an imaginary lunch with President Donald Trump. After introductions, I'd let know that while I am honored to be with him, that to be candid, I did not vote for him either time. I woul...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Despite scattered staff leave, Emporia city operations continue at normal levels
City operations continue unabated in light of the coronavirus pandemic, although there has been a recent strain on staff. According to the Human Resources Department, the city has had over 60 staffers...
Nov 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Celebrities in Disguise moved to February
Less than a month after it was announced, Celebrities in Disguise is having to shift dates. The fundraiser for the Granada Theatre was originally set for Dec. 19. The plan now is to have the event in ...
Nov 18, 2020
Second annual Grocery Grab coming Saturday
Saturday is the day for the second annual Grocery Grab, courtesy of the Emporia Rotary Club. Club member Robin Newell says it’s a fun event and a unique fundraiser for the area. Your browser doe...
Nov 18, 2020
Emporia travel plaza moving forward
Work continues to bring a new travel plaza to west Emporia. City consultant Jim Witt tells KVOE News Brown Stone 3 Development LLC has recently submitted an application for tax increment financing, wh...
Nov 18, 2020
No outdoor burns today: red flag warnings posted areawide
A combination of high winds and dry grasses has the area fire danger at extreme levels Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and wind advisories for Lyon and all surroun...
Nov 18, 2020
Emporia High basketball teams preparing for hoped for season
The Emporia High boys and girls basketball teams have begun preparing for what they hope will be the up-coming season. Boys Coach Beau Welch is working with 13 players to begin with, several players a...
Nov 17, 2020
Kansas and Kansas State announce new fan restrictions
Both Kansas and Kansas State have announced a change with the fan attendance restrictions for the rest of November. KU has announced that no fans will be allowed to attend athletic events for the rest...
Nov 17, 2020
29th annual KVOE National Teacher's Hall of Fame radio auction coming Thursday
This year’s National Teacher’s Hall of Fame Radio Auction is going back to its roots this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past several years the annual auction has aired live fr...
Nov 17, 2020
