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Kansas concealed carry applications see largest dip in over a decade
The state of Kansas saw the lowest number of concealed carry permit applications in nearly 15 years this year. According to a news release from Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office Friday, th...
Jul 24, 2020
Audio - Friday - 07-24-20
Feel Good Friday – Small Gesture, Big Impact Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: NRH Infection Preventionist Ester Knobloch discusses false COVID-19 positives. Your brows...
Jul 24, 2020
NCAA Board of Directors tables decision on Fall Sports Championships
A decision about the future of NCAA fall sports championships has been put on hold by the NCAA Board of Governors at a special meeting held Friday. NCAA President Mark Emmert in a released statement s...
Jul 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Holiday Resort joins Flint Hills Care and Rehab with active cluster
Two of Emporia's long-term care facilities are now working through coronavirus clusters that have recently developed. Holiday Resort Administrator Mike Kerbs confirmed two employees tested positive re...
Jul 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 Cases
6 new COVID-19 cases and 6 recoveries are being reported by Lyon County Public Health in Fridays update. That increases the number of confirmed positive and probable positive cases to 600. There are a...
Jul 24, 2020
Mail ballots surge in to Lyon County Election Office; in-office voting slow
At least for this election cycle, Lyon County’s registered voters have changed their advance vote habits. The Lyon County Election Office mailed out roughly 3,500 ballots, and over 1,000 of thos...
Jul 24, 2020
Mann: Recent endorsements validate my campaign for voters
First District Congressional candidate Tracey Mann stopped at the KVOE studios on Friday to meet with residents and update listeners on his campaign. Mann, a Republican, says recent endorsements from ...
Jul 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: No false positive tests at NRH; questions arise about COVID-19 or allergy symptoms
The Newman Regional Health microbiology department has been extremely busy since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. Part of that is the increased caseload and the research involved with the tests. ...
Jul 24, 2020
Greenwood County Attorney promoted to Magistrate Judge
Greenwood County Attorney Joe Lee has a new position. Governor Laura Kelly has appointed Lee to serve as District Magistrate for the 13th District involving Greenwood, Butler and Elk counties. Lee rep...
Jul 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Area towns, Greenwood County receiving federal grant funds
Numerous area communities and counties have been selected for the second round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Supplement funding as announced by the state. Grant recipients include: ...
Jul 24, 2020
