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UPDATE: Driver completely rolls vehicle at downtown Emporia intersection, keeps driving
A unique rollover wreck sent one man to Newman Regional Health for treatment Friday. Lyon County Deputy Brandon Early says deputies stopped a minivan in the 1100 block of East around 5:20 pm. The mini...
Aug 16, 2019
Law enforcement wins Battle of Badges title; drive generates over 260 blood units
The Battle of the Badges wrapped up Friday with over 200 units of blood donated, and the winner of the friendly competition was announced. The three-day drive led to 261 pints donated. Community volun...
Aug 16, 2019
A new year and a new position; EHS Principal Dathan Fischer offers thoughts on start of 2019-20 school year
Day one is officially done for the 2019-2020 academic year and Emporia High School Principal Dathan Fischer is reflecting on the start of a new year, in a new position. Back in May, Fischer was announ...
Aug 16, 2019
UPDATE: Flooding risk part of severe weather picture Friday night near Emporia
In addition to the severe thunderstorm risk, parts of the KVOE listening area will deal with a flooding risk overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Osage and Wabaun...
Aug 16, 2019
Chase County Sheriff: 12-year-old boy's actions saved other children as house fire developed
Quick thinking by a pre-teenager saved three kids from possibly being seriously hurt or killed by a house fire that developed Friday. Chase County Sheriff Richard Dorneker says he was advised of a str...
Aug 16, 2019
Emporia State football day 5
The Emporia State football team held their 5th practice of training camp Friday. Coach Garin Higgins said offensively, there were some struggles. Your browser does not support the audio element. With ...
Aug 16, 2019
Chiefs to face Steelers in 2nd preseason game
Friday is an off day for the Kansas City Chiefs as they travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers Saturday. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says the offense has one goal each time it has the ball. ...
Aug 16, 2019
NASCAR AT BRISTOL
NASCAR this weekend is at Bristol for a race Saturday night. Clint Bowyer is in 16th place in the point standings going into the final 3 races before the play-offs. He says it has been a frustrating s...
Aug 16, 2019
'It's unfortunate:' USD 253 Superintendent weighs in on bond election situation
On the heels of the recent announcement USD 253 Emporia Public Schools would be delaying their $78 million bond election, Superintendent Kevin Case is looking forward with the start of a new school ye...
Aug 16, 2019
Busy day at ESU with freshmen moving into dorms, northeast Morse demolition begins
Future Hornets buzzed all around the Emporia State University for the underclassmen move-in day at the Towers Complex and Schallenkamp Hall. Incoming freshmen and their parents rushed around the build...
Aug 16, 2019
