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Veteran, minister Lee Hoskins passes away at 92
Funeral services have been announced for veteran and longtime minister Lee Hoskins, who died Tuesday at age 92. Hoskins was born in Stanberry, Missouri, in 1928 and served in the United States Army fo...
Mar 12, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State announces plans for in-person graduations at Welch Stadium
Emporia State’s spring commencement activities will be held in person if current coronavirus trends hold. On Thursday, ESU announced plans to have graduate students receive their diplomas at 6:3...
Mar 12, 2021
Emporia State women to play Minnesota Duluth in Central Regional
The Emporia State womens basketball team faces Minnesota Duluth in the NCAA Division II Central Regional Tournament Friday night. The Lady Hornets are the 6th seed and Minnesota Duluth the 3 seed. Coa...
Mar 12, 2021
ESU adds new GPA-based scholarship opportunity
Emporia State University is adding a scholarship and subtracting a traditional requirement. In many cases, scholarships have a minimum ACT test score. A new scholarship announced Thursday by ESU is ba...
Mar 12, 2021
Jones Trust donates $75,000 for CrossWinds children's programs
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness is expanding children’s programs, thanks to a new grant. CrossWinds has received a $75,000 grant from the WS and EC Jones Testamentary Trust. Funds will benefi...
Mar 12, 2021
USD 251 North Lyon County board updates Conscious Discipline policy, hires principal, discusses inclusivity
Policy adjustments, new personnel, inclusivity issues and facility matters were all covered by the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education during a four-hour meeting this week. Conversations cont...
Mar 12, 2021
Kansas holds off Oklahoma 69-62 in Big-12 Tournament
The Kansas Jayhawks held on for a 69-62 win over Oklahoma in the Big-12 Tournament Thursday. The Jayhawks led by 20 points at halftime. Oklahoma rallied to cut the deficit to 3 points before KU closed...
Mar 12, 2021
WEATHER: Moderate rain total noted at KVOE; more rain likely into Monday
Light to moderate rainfall has started across the KVOE listening area and may continue all the way into early next week. Rain started just after 7 am at the KVOE studios and we have accumulated right ...
Mar 12, 2021
Emporia State baseball splits doubleheader Central Oklahoma
The Emporia State baseball team split a doubleheader with Central Oklahoma Thursday. The Hornets won the first game 5-1 behind the pitching of Jake Barton who was the winning pitcher going 7 innings g...
Mar 12, 2021
Damage assessments/investigation ongoing into destructive Wednesday afternoon grass fire in Chase County
It may be next week at the earliest before new information is released regarding a major grass fire that destroyed two abandoned homes and burned thousands of acres Thursday. Chase County Fire Chief S...
Mar 11, 2021
