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CORONAVIRUS: Fiscal 2020 revenues surpass expectations for Kansas officials
State officials are pleased fiscal 2020 went better than expected, especially with coronavirus in the picture the last three months of the financial year. The Department of Revenue says the total tax ...
Jul 03, 2020
Vesicular stomatitus outbreak comes to Greenwood County
Animal health officials are worried about a fast-spreading outbreak of a virus that impacts horses and livestock. Vesicular stomatitus has now been confirmed in at least one horse in Greenwood County,...
Jul 03, 2020
Gas prices poised to top $2 per gallon
The Fourth of July weekend is now upon us, but you won’t be getting any real bang for your buck at the gas pump. Gas prices have been climbing slowly but steadily across the KVOE listening area ...
Jul 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Illness causing adjustments for area county fairs
Coronavirus has claimed part of the Lyon County Fair. It has also claimed parts of other area county fairs. Chase County Fair Board members decided to cancel the event all open-class exhibits, fashion...
Jul 03, 2020
Kansas City Royals begin summer camp
The Kansas City Royals will hold their first full squad workout Friday at Kauffman Stadium as they prepare for the 2020 60 game regular season. Whit Merrifield, speaking on the MLB Network, said it ha...
Jul 03, 2020
Kansas State student athletes say they will return to workouts
(ap/espn) Kansas State is launching a diversity and education fund amid several other initiatives to address racial injustice after football players and other athletes threatened a boycott in response...
Jul 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Fair Board cancels carnival; decision on full event still set for July 9
The Lyon County Fair Board is still determining whether the fair will take place as scheduled later this year. One key component, however, is no longer on the schedule. Fair Board Vice President Jerem...
Jul 03, 2020
Blue-green algae warning continues for Emporia's Peter Pan Pond
People wanting to enjoy Peter Pan Pond this July 4 weekend will have to consider a blue-green algae warning that remains in place for the foreseeable future. During algae warnings, water contact shoul...
Jul 02, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 07-02-20
Newsmaker: Emporia First Friday Artwalk organizer Kaila Mock previews this Fridays event. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: Duane Henrikson discusses projects through Empor...
Jul 02, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 07-01-20
Newsmaker: ESU Athletics Assistant Director and Head of Media Relations Don Weast and Assistant Director for External Operations Brett McLaughlin preview the Virtual 5K. Your browser does not support ...
Jul 02, 2020
