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NASCAR at Pocono for races Saturday and Sunday
(ap/nascar) The starting lineup for Saturday's NASCAR Cup series race at Pocono has been set. Aric Almirola will start from the pole position, with Ryan Blaney - last Monday's winner at Talladega Supe...
Jun 27, 2020
Early-Saturday storms knock out power, postpone Reading Tornado Trot
Heavy rainfall has been commonplace across the KVOE listening area as storms crossed the area early Saturday. Thunderstorms have brought 0.85 inches of rain to the KVOE studios and 1.01 inches to the ...
Jun 27, 2020
Severe thunderstorm watch posted north of Emporia until early Saturday
Strong thunderstorms are possible near Emporia through the early-morning hours Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Morris and Wabaunsee counties until 4 pm...
Jun 27, 2020
Saharan dust cloud prompts statement from KDHE, even though air quality impact on Kansas may be minimal
That Saharan dust cloud you have been hearing about all week? There is an outside chance it could affect parts of Kansas in more ways than just sunsets the next few days. The Kansas Department of Heal...
Jun 26, 2020
Emporia man accused of illegal drug activity has motion to suppress denied Friday
A request to suppress evidence in the case of an Emporia man accused of illegal drug activity within 1,000 feet of a local school and aggravated child endangerment was denied Friday. The motion was fi...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County active case number drops to 24
Lyon County’s active COVID-19 case number decreased slightly once again Friday. The active number of cases is now back at 24, a decrease of one from Thursday according to Lyon County Public Heal...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE issues safety reminders for sports tournaments, public gatherings
Following coronavirus exposures at youth basketball tournaments in Hays and Wichita, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is asking people attending the tourneys to "exercise appropriate pr...
Jun 26, 2020
Emporia Police warn of dangers stemming from incorrect social media posts after Thursday night incident
Emporia Police are using a call from Thursday night to illustrate the wrong paths social media can take when it comes to law enforcement matters. Officers responded to the 10 block of Merchant around ...
Jun 26, 2020
Emporia Main Street gains national accreditation
Emporia Main Street has received the highest recognition available from Main Street America for its innovative work in the local community. Emporia Main Street has been designated as a 2020 Accredited...
Jun 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Parents urged to reevaluate kids' participation in summer sports tournaments with recent cases announced
Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern is using two recent coronavirus incidents to remind people to take the virus seriously as the pandemic continues. Millbern h...
Jun 26, 2020
