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Emporia High volleyball to host Shawnee Mission Northwest and Blue Valley Southwest
The Emporia High volleyball team will be playing their first home matches of the season Thursday. They will face Shawnee Mission Northwest and Blue Valley Southwest. The Lady Spartans are 1-1, Senior ...
Sep 12, 2019
Pedestrian hurt when hit by vehicle in southwest Emporia
Details are forthcoming after a vehicle-pedestrian accident in southwest Emporia early Wednesday evening. Police and fire were called to the 400 block of Stratford Drive just before 6:30 pm. The pedes...
Sep 12, 2019
USD 253 Board of Education receives a glimpse of what could be with new early learning facility during regular meeting
USD 253 Emporia Public Schools is still in the developmental stages of constructing a new early learning facility, however, the path is becoming clearer. During the board's meeting Wednesday evening, ...
Sep 12, 2019
Lessons of Sept. 11, 2001 the focus of 17th annual Random Acts of Patriotism
With American flags held by young and old alike, the Interstate 35 Exit 160 bridge near Melvern came alive for the 17th annual rendition of Random Acts of Patriotism. Hundreds of people have stopped o...
Sep 11, 2019
Emporia PD: Emporian hurt in Sunday's motorcycle wreck
An Emporia man was hurt in Sunday evening’s crash outside Riverside Elementary. Emporia Police officers say 43-year-old Angel Ultreras was driving a motorcycle northbound in the 300 block of Sou...
Sep 11, 2019
Waterline project bids/acoustic improvements at White Auditorium highlight Emporia City Commission discussions
Emporia City Commissioners are moving forward on improvement projects for both city infrastructure and William L White Auditorium. During their study session Wednesday afternoon, City Engineer Jim Ube...
Sep 11, 2019
UPDATE: Herrera now Granada's acting director; Lindholm cites 'different directions' for resignation; Christmas show tickets go on sale Monday
The Emporia Granada Theatre has a new leader. Assistant Director Rebeca Herrera is now serving as acting director following the resignation of Aden Lindholm less than a year after Lindholm succeeded B...
Sep 11, 2019
Crowl named United Way's interim director
The United Way of the Flint Hills has named an interim director. Hannah Crowl, the United Way’s community impact manager, is now leading the organization as the United Way Board of Directors con...
Sep 11, 2019
Emporia High boys soccer out scores Circle 10-0
The Emporia High boys soccer team improved to 4-1 on the season with a 10-0 win over Circle Tuesday. The Spartans will open Centennial League play Thursday against Topeka West in their home opener.
Sep 11, 2019
Audio - Wednesday - 09-11-19
Emporia Salvation Army Captain Deb Thompson give us a food pantry update as KVOE gets set for the 2019 Drive For Food October 3rd. Your browser does not support the audio element. North Lyon County El...
Sep 11, 2019
