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Bunge, BNSF mum on when rail spur project will end -- and Peyton Street will reopen
Work continues on a rail spur to benefit Bunge’s crush facility in east Emporia. The spur had been under discussion for quite some time before Peyton Street closed about a year ago near the plan...
Dec 10, 2019
Audio - Tuesday - 12-10-19
Emporia High School Director of Choirs Sarah Bays previews the 2019 USD 253 Seasonal Celebration this Wednesday and Thursday. Your browser does not support the audio element. Live Call-In: XS Warehous...
Dec 10, 2019
Audio - Monday - 12-09-19
Kari Stookey of Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal talks about this years Kari’s Christmas for Kids with KVOE. Your browser does not support the audio element. Live Call-In: Nature’s Paradis...
Dec 10, 2019
Legislative Post Audit report questions school district use of at-risk funding
The Kansas Legislature doesn’t begin the 2020 session for a month, but a new report from the Division of Post Audit may spark debate on one aspect of education funding. Post Audit surveyed 20 pu...
Dec 10, 2019
USD 251 board to continue laying framework for hiring new superintendent
USD 251 North Lyon County’s Board of Education will continue discussions about finding a new superintendent during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Interim Superintendent Mike Mathes is well into ...
Dec 10, 2019
Plans, facility improvements among items before USD 252 board
Plans will be a major focal point for the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education with its next regular meeting coming Wednesday evening. The board will discuss crisis planning and strategic p...
Dec 10, 2019
Emporia High Football players named All State
More post season honors for two Emporia High football players.The Kansas Football Coaches Association have namedRiley Wagner 5A All-State on defense. Hayden Pauls is a 5A All-State selection on offens...
Dec 10, 2019
Lyon County's free burn permits now available for 2020, 2021
Lyon County residents: if you’re planning a controlled burn next year — or the year after that, for that matter — it’s time to get a free burn permit. Emergency Management Dire...
Dec 10, 2019
Highway Department finishes project near Emporia as KTA announces bid for northeast Lyon County bridge work
The Lyon County Highway Department has reopened part of a road just south of Emporia after a morning of repairs. Road 150 between Roads J and K was closed for part of Monday as crews handled a corners...
Dec 10, 2019
Area Basketball Scores from 12-9-19
Area Basketball scores from 12-10-19 At Yates CenterOlpe d Neodesha – girlsOlpe 76 Neodesha 24 – boys At the Valley Tip-off ClassicSouthern Coffey County 48 Marais des Cygnes Valley 18 ...
Dec 10, 2019
