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Live Call-In: Emporia Chamber of Commerce Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Emporia Recreation Commission Director Tom McEvoy discusses plans for the upcoming Class 5A state ...

Once again, Emporia will play host to a state basketball tournament this year, next week to be exact. The Kansas 5A state basketball tournament will take over White Auditorium beginning next Thursday,...

The statewide tornado test did not go smoothly Tuesday morning, and some sort of coding issue was the reason why. The problem came with the alerts sent out to cell phones through the National Weather ...

The Kansas Senate’s version of upgrades to the Kansas Emergency Management Act has a veto-proof majority, which could be significant if the bill works through the Kansas House in its current for...

Under normal circumstances, the Feinstein Challenge to benefit Emporia’s Abundant Harvest and Rescue Mission would be the only fundraiser underway for the two agencies. This year, though, the fu...

The Emporia City Commission may formally accept a state grant to assist with sewer related maintenance during their regular action session Wednesday. Last month, KVOE reported the city had received a ...

A mediation hearing is next for one of three suspects in a case involving an alleged shooting and home invasion robbery last fall. Lance Sutton pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated robbery and ...

Total tax collections outperformed expectations for the state of Kansas last month. The Department of Revenue says total collections were just under $456 million, almost $20 million more than estimate...

For the second street week, Lyon County commissioners have announced a study meeting for this week. And for the second straight week, a road view is the main agenda item. Commissioners will have a roa...

The Sunflower Association of Realtors, Inc., has recognized several local realtors for their work. Maurice Schmidt of Ek Real Estate took home the Platinum Sales Achievement Award, while Aaron Sewell ...