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World War II veteran sets up sweet giveaway for area vets
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal led to a sweet deal for area veterans, courtesy of the Sweet Granada. Shortly after the Wall Street Journal featured Emporia’s response to coronavirus...
Nov 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor/KDHE secretary discuss available bed space in Kansas hospitals as pandemic continues to increase in severity
Following another record-setting weekend in terms of new COVID-19 cases across Kansas, hospital bed space is becoming an increasing concern for state leaders. During her weekly news conference Tuesday...
Nov 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: New, active cases up again for Lyon County; Public Health issues reminders for patients, close contacts, community
It wasn't a 60-case day, but Lyon County had another double-digit increase in both new cases and active cases Tuesday. Lyon County Public Health reported 26 new cases Tuesday. The active case amount w...
Nov 10, 2020
Dynamic Discs announces name change for Glass Blown Open to Dynamic Discs Open Tuesday
Yet another name change is coming for a widely popular event in the Emporia Community. Dynamic Discs has announced they will be changing the name of the annual Glass Blown Open tournament. The event, ...
Nov 10, 2020
Numerous events on the calendar to honor veterans through upcoming weekend
Veterans Day activities will be taking place across the KVOE listening area Wednesday and even through the weekend. In addition to the Veterans Day parade and memorial service in Emporia Wednesday mor...
Nov 10, 2020
November 11, 2020
Writing about Rick Tidwell who died Saturday at age 65 from advanced melanoma is difficult because Rick was not only as valuable a business partner as you could ever have, he was also a friend. Intere...
Nov 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Economic Development Relief Grant committee makes recommendations for Lyon County Commission
The 47 businesses and nonprofits that applied for funding through a special coronavirus relief grant will all get at least some money. How much will be announced later when Lyon County commissioners g...
Nov 10, 2020
Audio - 11-10-20
Live Call-In: Emporia Chamber of Commerce Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: National Teachers Hall of Fame Director Carol Strickland previews the annual KVOE Radio auction No...
Nov 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Flint Hills Technical College cancels winter commencement
Flint Hills Technical College is making adjustments to its winter schedule due to coronavirus. On KVOE’s Tech Talk on Tuesday, President Dean Hollenbeck said the graduation ceremony has been can...
Nov 10, 2020
Owner of Emporia's Pizza Hut announces 'stalking horse' purchase agreement
The owner of Emporia’s Pizza Hut and over 1,000 Pizza Huts across the country has entered into a purchase agreement with another restaurant franchisee. NPC International has entered into a so-ca...
Nov 10, 2020
