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Governor, local officials, "break ground" on US-50 widening project
Governor Laura Kelly stopped through Emporia Monday morning to acknowledge the beginning of a major construction project west of Emporia. Governor Kelly joined local leaders at the Kansas Department o...
Jul 20, 2020
Weekend events keep SOS Strong momentum going
Goal has been met and surpassed, but the 16 SOS Strong Ambassadors this year aren’t letting up with the annual celebration coming this week. The ambassadors passed the $20,000 goal last week, an...
Jul 20, 2020
In-office advance vote process begins
If you like to use the Lyon County Courthouse to vote ahead of the primary election, your time is at hand. In-office advance voting began Monday morning. On KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 segment Monday, Co...
Jul 20, 2020
KVOE Candidate Forums return Tuesday
KVOE’s Candidate Forums return to the airwaves Tuesday. Last week, the focus was on the Kansas House, with candidates for the 51st and 76th Districts appearing. This week, the focus is on the Ly...
Jul 20, 2020
Hole in one at Emporia Country Club
There was a hole-in-one at the Emporia Country Club Sunday. Brad Stewart aced the 275 par 4 12th hole. Brett Stewart and Taylor Euler witnessed the double eagle. Brad Stewart talked about his first ho...
Jul 20, 2020
Virtual Ron's Ride now underway to benefit Special Olympics
Special Olympics and KVOE are encouraging you to take part in a special fundraiser through the end of July. The Virtual Ron’s Ride begins Monday and continues through July 31. It’s a spin ...
Jul 20, 2020
Kansas Supreme Court dismisses appeal in 2000 Osage County murder conviction
The Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed a decision by Osage County District Court to not revisit a murder conviction dating back 20 years. In February 2000, Billy Hill reached a plea agreement to severa...
Jul 20, 2020
Osage City residents deal with water main break Sunday
Some Osage City residents had an uncomfortable Sunday — and not just because of the warm, humid conditions. About 30 homes had their water shut off after a pair of water line breaks in the area ...
Jul 20, 2020
Isolated heavy rain, significant power outage develop from Sunday night storms
Isolated storm activity brought heavy rain to parts of the KVOE listening area late Sunday night. Storms dumped heavy rainfall on north Greenwood County and also triggered two severe thunderstorm warn...
Jul 20, 2020
The MIAA delays start of fall sports practices and competition
The MIAA has announced that it will be delaying the start of fall practices and competition. The start of practices has been moved to August 31st. The start of competitions has been moved to September...
Jul 20, 2020
