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FHCHC receives over $50,000 in federal grant money
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is awarding over $1.25 million in so-called Quality Improvement Awards to 18 community health centers in Kansas, and some of that money is com...
Aug 22, 2019
Emporia State announces 2019 Athletic Hall of Honor Class
(ESU) Emporia State University has announced the 2019 Athletic Hall of Honor class. It includes six individuals and the winningest men’s basketball team in school history. To be inducted are:Sof...
Aug 22, 2019
Emporia State football 2 weeks away from season opener
The Emporia State football team is two weeks away from kicking off their season. Coach Garin Higgins says there is still work to do before that season opener September 5th against Northeastern State. ...
Aug 22, 2019
Former Hornet signs pro contract. Mens basketball adds assistants
Another former Emporia State basketball player has signed a pro contract. Julius Jackson has signed to play in Finland for the Raiders Basket. Jackson averaged 17 points a game to lead the Hornets in ...
Aug 22, 2019
Emporia High Cross Country team off and running
The Emporia High Cross Country team is off and running. The Spartans return 9 runners who ran at State last year. Coach Mike Robinson says he has a good nucleus to build around. Your browser does not ...
Aug 22, 2019
Baltimore powers past Royals 8-1
The Baltimore Orioles hit 4 home runs to over power the Kansas City Royals 8-1 Wednesday night. Whit Merrifield hit his 15th home run of the season for the Royals only run. The Royals resume the suspe...
Aug 22, 2019
Emporia City Commissioners commend city manager following contract renewal during Wednesday action session
City Manager Mark McAnarney won’t be going anywhere anytime soon, following action taken by the Emporia City Commission Wednesday evening. Following an executive session during their action sess...
Aug 22, 2019
2020 budget among items to be considered during Lyon County Commission meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners may formally approve the 2020 budget during their weekly action session Thursday morning. Commissioners will conduct a public hearing after which time they will consider lend...
Aug 21, 2019
UPDATE: Flash flood watches canceled as rain fails to develop as expected
Widespread rainfall did not develop across the KVOE listening area Wednesday night or Thursday morning, so flash flood watches for the area were canceled early. The National Weather Service expected s...
Aug 21, 2019
United Way Fundraising Campaign begins Thursday
Once again the United Way of the Flinthills is gearing up for its annual fundraising campaign. The campaign officially begins Thursday evening with the kickoff party at the Lyon County History Center....
Aug 21, 2019
