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UPDATE: Areas west and south of Emporia have marginal severe weather risk early Wednesday
Part of the KVOE listening area is under a low-end severe weather threat by early Wednesday. A marginal risk for borderline severe hail at 1-inch in diameter and wind gusts up to 58 mph is possible ju...
Mar 11, 2020
USD 253 urges strong preventative measures by students and families to reduce possibility of Coronavirus outbreak
As concerns of Coronavirus continue to dominate headlines, local school districts are beginning to take precautions for if a local outbreak were to occur. This includes USD 253 Emporia Public Schools ...
Mar 10, 2020
Not wiped out on wipes just yet: Local grocers scramble to meet demand for cleaning supplies in light of coronavirus
If you have been looking for cleaning supplies or sanitizing items at local grocers, some of those have been in short supply. Residents have been snapping up hand sanitizer and other items as concerns...
Mar 10, 2020
Audio - Tuesday - 03-10-20
Newsmaker: Kiwanis Club President Mike Perigo and President-Elect Joan Kloppenberg will join the show to discuss the 72nd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Feed on March 14th. Your browser does not support the a...
Mar 10, 2020
Emporia State softball hosting William Jewell
The Emporia State softball team returns to the diamond Tuesday. They will be hosting William Jewell in a non-conference doubleheader. Sophomore outfielder Brittanie Shepard says they have to treat the...
Mar 10, 2020
Emporia State tennis teams go south for matches
The Emporia State mens and womens tennis teams are in Arkansas to play matches the next 2 days. Tuesday the men play Harding in a duel and the women face Arkansas Tech. Both matches will be played in ...
Mar 10, 2020
Emporia State women preparing for NCAA Tournament
The Emporia State women will begin preparing for their 21st NCAA Tournament appearance Tuesday. The Lady Hornets will face Southeastern Oklahoma State in the first round Friday night. Southeastern is ...
Mar 10, 2020
Kansas #1 in AP and Coaches Polls
For the 2nd week in a row the Kansas Jayhawks have received all the first place votes in both the AP and USA Todays Coaches mens basketball polls. Gonzaga, Dayton, Florida State and Baylor round out t...
Mar 10, 2020
Newman Regional Health staff gift $10K to ESU Pre-Medical Fellowship with another $19,000 coming
Staff at Newman Regional Health are stepping up to enhance education for a new crop of prospective health professionals. Staffers have donated $10,000 for Emporia State University’s Pre-Medical ...
Mar 10, 2020
Special Olympics Kansas cancels March events due to coronavirus
Concerns about coronavirus are starting to impact events in Kansas. Special Olympics Kansas is canceling several events either taking place now or later in March. The state basketball and cheerleading...
Mar 10, 2020
