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The founder of Braums Ice Cream and Dairy Stores, and one time Emporian, William Henry “Bill” Braum has passed away. He was 92 years old. Bill Braum was raised in Emporia and as a young bo...

Adjustments to requirements, wages and the coronavirus, in general, will be featured talking points during the USD 253 Board of Education’s meeting Wednesday evening. Board members will consider...

Coronavirus may have shut down the Lyon County Courthouse, but the wheels of justice are still spinning inside. On KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 segment Tuesday, County Attorney Marc Goodman said his offic...

Bobbi and I made a good decision to come home last week. We go to California to avoid the cold, snow and ice, but in these times Kansas is where we want and need to be. When I awoke our first day back...

Emporia Mayor Danny Giefer is asking residents to stay at home if possible to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Giefer announced his request, which is not an order, Tuesday morning. He says his req...

K-State Research and Extension has announced several online seminars to give ag producers information about the changing landscape with COVID-19. The series is called “Economics of Agriculture D...

Newman Regional Health Business Development Manager McKenzie Cinelli details the hospital’s request for donated masks and mask covers. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker ...

The United Way of the Flint Hills’ fundraising campaign is reaching its conclusion, and the late stages of the effort got a boost last week. The first-ever Live Local, Give Local Auction on KVOE...

The Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday afternoon. Board members will oversee a coronavirus question-and-answer session with Infection Preventionist Ester Knobloch presiding. ...

17 Area High School basketball players were named all state by the Wichita Eagle over the weekend. Emporia Highs Charles Snyder is a 5A honorable mention. Lebos Deven McEwen is a 1st team 1A selection...