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At least one international variant of the novel coronavirus is in Kansas. On Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed a case of the so-called UK variant in Ellis County. Th...

The forecast for strong northwesterly winds has triggered several wind advisories for the KVOE listening area Thursday. Lyon, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are in an advisory until 1 pm. Separate advi...

A Melvern man has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Osage County Wednesday morning. According to Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, the pursuit began just before 10:50 am after a deputy atte...

The City of Emporia and Lyon County are both being asked to provide additional staff for upcoming vaccination clinics. During the city/county joint meeting Wednesday morning, Lyon County Emergency Man...

The city of Emporia took the latest step in bringing Quik Trip to the community as part of the Emporia City Commission’s recent action session Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners voted unanimousl...

The Emporia State mens basketball game against Northeastern State scheduled for Thursday, February 4th has been postponed. Northeastern State is in COVID protocol. The Womens game will be played as sc...

Winds will be blustery Thursday morning and afternoon and the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for two area counties because of it. Chase and Greenwood counties are in the advisory ...

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is adjusting its grant agreement with Saint Francis Ministries after concerns about finances and transparency. DCF Secretary Laura Howard says the steps...

Newsmaker: Abundant Harvest Director Lee Alderman discusses rehabilitation efforts for the facility. Your browser does not support the audio element. Managing Your Money w/ ESB Financial – 02-03...

Overall cases, active cases and — unfortunately — deaths went up in Lyon County’s most recent coronavirus data report. Lyon County Public Health announced 25 new cases between Monday...