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Groundbreaking Monday on US-50 widening project near Emporia to feature appearance by Governor Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly will stop near Emporia next week to note the start of a major road construction project. Kelly, along with Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz and local officials, will break gr...
Jul 16, 2020
Wisconsin rock band set to take Granada stage Saturday
The Granada Theatre will be hosting its latest virtual show this weekend as it continues adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past few months, the Granada has featured a number of local artists...
Jul 16, 2020
Lyon County Commissioners approve new protocol system for emergency communications center
A new protocol system is coming to the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center following Lyon County Commission approval Thursday morning. Last week, LCECC Director Roxanne Van Gundy submitted a r...
Jul 16, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Health Secretary says Kansas can reverse current caseload spike by following guidance on masks, social distancing
Governor Laura Kelly’s decision Wednesday to delay the opening of schools across the state comes at a time when coronavirus cases are spiking. Health Secretary Dr. Lee Norman says Kansas is now ...
Jul 16, 2020
Most of Lyon County now in moderate drought
Last week’s heavy rainfall helped to shift the moderate drought now evident across the KVOE listening area. It did not eliminate the drought now in place areawide. Currently, moderate drought co...
Jul 16, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 07-16-20
Newsmaker: SOS representatives discuss the SOS Strong campaign. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: FHTC Vice President for Advancement Mike Crouch and Culinary Arts Director...
Jul 16, 2020
Emporia Seniors split with Newton
The Emporia Senior baseball team split a doubleheader with Newton Wednesday night. The 19s won the first game 11-8 scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th to break an 8-8 tie. Hunter Groh was 2 for 3 ...
Jul 16, 2020
Start of High School sports season delayed by Governor
The start of the Kansas High School fall sports season will be delayed until September 9th. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that she will issue an executive order on Monday delaying the star...
Jul 16, 2020
Chase Elliott wins NASCAR All-Star race. Clint Bowyer wins fan vote
(ap/nascar) Chase Elliott collected the checkered flag at NASCAR’s All-Star race and soaked in the sounds of fans in the grandstands. Chase Elliott joined his father, Hall of Famer Bill Elliott,...
Jul 16, 2020
Emporia, Olpe teens hurt after rollover crash outside Bushong
Lyon County deputies are investigating an injury crash that happened early Thursday near Bushong. Deputies and Emporia/Lyon County EMS were called to the junction of US Highway 56 and Road F shortly b...
Jul 16, 2020
