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SOS stresses victim confidentiallity during domestic violence awareness month
October is domestic violence awareness month and SOS advocates want the community to be aware that their services are always available. SOS services range from the shelter, which can allow for victims...
Oct 16, 2020
Trick or Treat event to be held on Emporia Main Street this Halloween
Many people have concerns about what Halloween will look like during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Emporia Main Street has found a way to give a semblance of normalcy during these crazy times. On October...
Oct 16, 2020
Lyon County Clerk warns of electioneering with in-office advance vote set to start Monday
Several processes continue for election officials across the state, including those at the Lyon County Courthouse. County Clerk Tammy Vopat’s staff have been busy this week, transitioning from v...
Oct 16, 2020
Emporia woman's prison term for 2018 chase to serve alongside federal drug activity
Prison time is coming for a woman accused of leading a law enforcement pursuit from Emporia to western Osage County nearly two years ago. Chelsea Brooks was sentenced to 32 months. The sentence relate...
Oct 16, 2020
Emporia restaurant burglary suspect accepts plea agreement
The man accused of stealing tools and frozen food from an Emporia restaurant has accepted a plea in the case. Jacob Vaughan to one count of burglary this week. He had been charged with single counts o...
Oct 16, 2020
USD 252 Southern Lyon County enjoys unexpected enrollment increase
USD 252 Southern Lyon County got a pleasant surprise at its board meeting this week: increased enrollment. Superintendent Mike Argabright says enrollment was projected slightly lower due to graduation...
Oct 16, 2020
Abnormally dry, drought conditions now cover Kansas
All of Kansas, including the KVOE listening area, is now at least abnormally dry. The US Drought Monitor made that announcement Thursday, reflecting little to no rainfall for over a month across the F...
Oct 16, 2020
Audio - Friday - 10-16-20
Feel Good Friday – Limitless Potential Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Everet Weems discusses upcoming events through First Church of the Nazarene. Your browser does ...
Oct 16, 2020
Week 7 of High School Football Season
It is week 7 of the High School football season. Emporia High plays at Junction City. The Spartans are 2 and 4 for the season. Junction City is 5-1. Emporia High Coach Corby Milleson says Junction Cit...
Oct 16, 2020
Emporia Highs Emily Leihsing playing at 5A State tennis tournament
The State High School tennis tournaments are being played beginning Friday. Emporia Highs Emily Leihsing will be playing in the 5A tournament. Your browser does not support the audio element. The 5A S...
Oct 16, 2020
