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UPDATE: Firefighters battle subzero wind chills during house fire; nobody home when blaze develops
Emporia firefighters were called out to battle a house fire on the coldest day of the winter so far. The fire developed at 1305 Goura and was reported just before 10 am. Fire Chief Jack Taylor says fl...
Feb 13, 2020
Coffey County deputies investigating after fatal wreck
Coffey County deputies are investigating after a fatal crash apparently involving an all-terrain vehicle. Deputies were called to the area of US Highway 75 and 18th Road, between New Strawn and Coffey...
Feb 13, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 02-13-20
Newsmaker: Chamber President and CEO Jeanine McKenna and Ignite Emporia Director Rob Gilligan discuss the program. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Buzz with President Allison Garr...
Feb 13, 2020
Emporia High boys swim and dive team at Centennial League Meet
The Centennial League swim and dive meet is scheduled for Thursday in Topeka. Emporia High diver Reed Slayden has a goal for the league meet. Your browser does not support the audio element. Senior An...
Feb 13, 2020
Kansas comes from behind to defeat West Virginia
(ku) The Kansas Jayhawks limited West Virginia to just one field goal over the final nine minutes of regulation as No. 3 Kansas closed the game on an 18-3 run to complete a 58-49 come-from-behind vict...
Feb 13, 2020
United Way approaching $560,000 goal; campaign celebration date set
The United Way of the Flint Hills is nearing the end of the annual fundraising campaign. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Wednesday, KVOE General Manager and 2019 United Way drive chair Ron Thomas an...
Feb 13, 2020
ESU Founders Day activities announced
Emporia State University has announced plans for its 157th Founders Day later this month. The celebration will be Feb. 21 at the Memorial Union Webb Hall. The program includes a buffet lunch. It also ...
Feb 13, 2020
Emporia State basketball at Rogers State
The Emporia State womens and mens basketball teams are on the road Thursday. They will be playing at Rogers State in Claremore, Oklahoma. The Lady Hornets have struggled on the road. All 3 of their lo...
Feb 13, 2020
Emporia High bowlers to host tournament - cancelled
The Emporia High bowling teams are scheduled to host a tournament Thursday. This tournament has been cancelled. Two of the schools scheduled to compete did not have school. Junior Anya Tollakson will ...
Feb 13, 2020
Chronic absenteeism declining for USD 253 Emporia Public Schools
USD 253 Emporia Board of Education members received a close up look at this year’s chronic absenteeism data, along with two in-depth presentations on programs and services looking to help quell ...
Feb 13, 2020
