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'If you have a fever stay home:' FHCHC discusses flu prevention Friday
With the flu season now upon us, local residents are reminded to be prepared and preventative. As KVOE reported recently the first case of influenza was confirmed in Lyon County last week at Flint Hil...
Oct 25, 2019
Repeal of federal policy opens door for potential improvements at Becker Addition
Emporia City Commissioners are weighing their options to address storm drainage issues in the Becker Addition. Discussions between commissioners and representatives of BG Consultants highlighted the c...
Oct 25, 2019
Bridge work planned near Reading as equipment transport continues to wind energy facility
RES Americas is doing some bridge construction work near Reading this weekend. The Lyon County Highway Department says RES will reconfigure what’s called a jump bridge about a quarter-mile south...
Oct 25, 2019
Moran-supported bill would create three-digit suicide hotline number
US Senator Jerry Moran and others in Congress have cosponsored a plan to create a three-digit suicide hotline number. If members of House and Senate approve and President Trump signs the bill, 9-8-8 w...
Oct 25, 2019
Main Street brings haunted tours, trick-or-treating to downtown Emporia this weekend
Emporia Main Street will be adding to the Halloween atmosphere this weekend. Main Street has its annual Eek! Town tours both Friday and Saturday nights. Community Outreach Coordinator Jessica Buchholz...
Oct 25, 2019
Audio - Friday - 10-25-19
Feel Good Friday – Civic Auction Training Squad Your browser does not support the audio element. United Way Interim Director Hannah Crowl and Drive Chair Ron Thomas update the current fundraisin...
Oct 25, 2019
Audio - Thursday - 10-24-19
Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch discusses the traditional vehicle-deer crash season now underway. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Buzz with President Allison Garrett –...
Oct 25, 2019
Decision still pending on formal charges after Oct. 18 arrests on alleged drug, weapons violations
A week after several people from Emporia and elsewhere were arrested in downtown Emporia last week, a decision on formal charges is still pending against all four people arrested. On Oct. 18, Lyon Cou...
Oct 25, 2019
Emporia High football to host Junction City
Its week 8 of the High School football season. The pairings for the first round of the play-offs will be known after Fridays games. Emporia High is hosting Junction City. Emporia High Coach Corby Mill...
Oct 25, 2019
Area High School teams to play for play-off spots
The featured Area High School football game on Country 101.7FM has Chase County hosting Madison. Madison has clinched the district Championship. Madison Coach Alex McMillian says this will be a match ...
Oct 25, 2019
