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CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 staff continue preparations for Sept. 2 start date
USD 253 nurses and educators are continuing to game-plan for what is already shaping up to be one of the most unique academic years in recent memory. During Tuesday’s Emporia Showcase district n...
Aug 18, 2020
August 19, 2020
Line in the Sand by Roger HartsookAugust 2020I don’t know if this will do any good but I have to say my mind. The world at large and the USA, in particular, aren’t getting it. The COVID19 ...
Aug 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health urges people to 'take ownership' of response so restrictions don't return
Lyon County Public Health is urging residents to step up their efforts against coronavirus so additional restrictions don’t return later this year. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Tuesday, Eme...
Aug 18, 2020
Court dates pending in case of former Emporia State football player against gun maker, store, one-time teammate
Court dates are pending in the case of a former Emporia State University football player who has now sued two companies and a teammate after an accidental shooting incident in Emporia two years ago. M...
Aug 18, 2020
Pizza Hut's future in Emporia in question after franchisee files bankruptcy, agrees to sell or close hundreds of locations
The future of Emporia's Pizza Hut is in question after its franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month. NPC International says it franchises over 1,200 Pizza Hut locations and another 400 We...
Aug 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Red Stocking Breakfast to be replaced by virtual giving event
Kansas Children’s Service League has to change directions with its major local fundraiser. The Red Stocking Breakfast, a staple of Emporia’s early-December community calendar since 2011, h...
Aug 18, 2020
Chiefs to allow fans to attend games
(ap) There will be fans at Arrowhead Stadium when the Kansas City Chiefs kick off the 2020 NFL season against the Houston Texans on September 10. The defending Super Bowl champions said Monday that Ar...
Aug 18, 2020
Kansas State will allow fans to attend football games
Kansas State received approval on Monday from the Riley County Commission to open Bill Snyder Family Stadium to approximately 25 percent capacity this fall for Wildcat football games. Which would be 1...
Aug 18, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Executive order renews protection against foreclosures, evictions
Governor Laura Kelly has issued a new executive order to renew protections against foreclosures and evictions. Executive Order 20-61 prohibits those proceedings until Sept. 15 in cases of “finan...
Aug 18, 2020
Emporia High fall sports 1st day of practice
The first day of practices for Emporia High fall sports is in the books. Emporia High Athletic Director Curtis Simons said it was a good first day. Your browser does not support the audio element. The...
Aug 18, 2020
