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Chase suspect deemed competent for trial; preliminary hearing scheduled
The Emporia woman accused of leading a law enforcement pursuit while driving a rental truck after allegedly pulling a knife on a security guard has been deemed competent to stand trial. At a competenc...
Jul 14, 2020
July 15, 2020
In this wild world, names are changing faster than a baby's diaper! The Dirty Kanza bicycle race through the Flint Hills will have a new name before the gravel flies again. The Washington "Redskins" h...
Jul 14, 2020
Audio - Tuesday - 07-14-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern updates the local COVID-19 response effort. Your browser does not support the audio element. Tech Talk with Flint...
Jul 14, 2020
Kansas Shrine Bowl East roster includes area players
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is holding their training camps in Topeka leading up to Saturdays All-Star game. Both the East and West squad are staying at the Ramada Inn in Topeka. The East squad is practici...
Jul 14, 2020
Kansas City Royals add 3 exhibition games
The Kansas City Royals announced Monday they will play 3 exhibition games before they open the season. The Royals will host the Houston Astros Monday, July 20 for a 7pm game. They will also host the A...
Jul 14, 2020
Heat advisory posted for Lyon, several surrounding counties Tuesday
Hot, sticky air is expected across the KVOE listening area Tuesday, but some places will have it worse than others. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories affecting Lyon, Chase, Coffe...
Jul 14, 2020
Flaming truck, couch spark small grass fires near Emporia
Emporia Fire was called out to two small grass fires that were started by other fires Monday, including a highly unusual cause. The first call was to Roads 280 and L, about 10 miles north of Emporia, ...
Jul 14, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Fair Board cancels 2020 night shows and open class events; 4H events still on calendar
The 2020 Lyon County Fair will be a 4H fair only following the Lyon County Fair Board's meeting Monday evening. During the meeting, the board voted unanimously to cancel all of its scheduled night eve...
Jul 14, 2020
Audio - Monday - 07-13-20
Newsmaker: A Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness update with CEO Amanda Cunningham. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: Britney Hinrichs discusses ongoing and upcoming fundrai...
Jul 13, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Local superintendents beginning to weigh in on state plan for reopening schools this fall
After the Kansas State Department of Education placed its plan for reopening schools in August in the hands of superintendents across the state last week, administrators have been hard at work solidif...
Jul 13, 2020
