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Man accused of illegal sexual activity with underage victims to learn potential trial dates later this month
A trial docket call is upcoming for a man accused in Lyon County District Court of several instances of unlawful sexual activity with teenagers and pre-teenagers. Derek Erwin Stefan, 41, will be in co...
Jul 05, 2020
KCK motorcycle driver hurt in KTA wreck near Emporia on Saturday
One person from Kansas City, Kansas, was hurt in a crash on the Kansas Turnpike near Emporia on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a motorcycle and SUV were both northbound in a construction zon...
Jul 05, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: No Homegrown Celebration, but Farmers Market enjoys solid first half of 2020 regular season
There may not be a midsummer celebration this year, but by and large Emporia Farmers Market Coordinator Jessica Hopkins is very pleased with how the 2020 market campaign has fared to this point. Hopki...
Jul 05, 2020
UPDATE: Handful of small fires, complaint calls follow unofficial fireworks shows in Emporia
Emporians made up for not having an official fireworks show with a big evening of personal fireworks Saturday. Your browser does not support the audio element. Emporia made the decision several weeks ...
Jul 05, 2020
Annual fireworks show caps off annual Lebo Stars and Stripes Celebration
A full moon and clear skies served as the perfect backdrop for Lebo’s Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday evening. Your browser does not support the audio element. The show closed down a day ...
Jul 05, 2020
Coffeyville resident injured in Morris County crash Friday
One person was taken to Morris County hospital Friday evening following a two-vehicle accident. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, just after 4:30 pm Friday, a westbound 2019 Ford F-150...
Jul 04, 2020
Tremendous turnout at first annual charity ATV/UTV ride supports new baseball/softball fields in Americus
Engines were revving and spirits were highway in Americus Saturday for a very special cause for the first annual Americus ATV/UTV Benefit Poker Run. The run was organized by Americus natives, and life...
Jul 04, 2020
New Flint Hills Community Health Center Medical Director excited to be back in Emporia
Flint Hills Community Health Center’s new Medical Clinic Director officially reintroduced herself to the Emporia community during KVOE’s Newsmaker 3 segment Thursday. On Jun. 8, Dr Vanessa...
Jul 04, 2020
Area residents invited to take part in Emporia Main Street grand reopening week
Over 20 local businesses have signed up to take part in Emporia Main Street’s grand reopening week beginning Monday. Reopening week comes as many local businesses have begun reopening or expandi...
Jul 04, 2020
Kansas City Royals first day of summer camp
(kcroyals.com/ap) The Kansas City Royals held their first day of summer camp or training camp 2.0 Friday. Manager Mike Matheny promised earlier in the week that the Royals would hit the ground running...
Jul 04, 2020
