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Organizers of the 2019 Battle of the Badges blood drive are hoping Wednesday’s strong start continues through the end Friday afternoon. Red Cross spokesperson Susan Faler says there were almost ...

Chances of thunderstorms are increasing after sunset Thursday. So are the chances for stronger storms. The Storm Prediction Center has now placed Lyon and surrounding counties in an enhanced risk of s...

Is the third time the charm for bringing significant development to a rural property northeast of Emporia? In 2015, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas and Emporia Enterprises ...

Jennifer Landis of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation previews the 17th Annual Wolf Creek United Way Golf Tournament August 23rd at the Emporia Golf Course. Your browser does not support the aud...

Thunderstorm chances aren’t great overall through early Saturday, but there is a risk of severe weather from late Thursday afternoon into the upcoming weekend. Storms may develop by late Thursda...

The end is in sight for USD 252 Southern Lyon County when it comes to a lengthy renovation project. Voters approved a $14 million bond back in 2017. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Wednesday, Superi...

The St. Louis Cardinals shutout the Kansas City Royals 6-0 Wednesday night. Brad Keller had held the Cardinals hit-less for the first 6 innings before St. Louis scored 5 runs in the 7th inning. The Ro...

USD 253 Emporia Public Schools will be holding their $78 million bond election, but not as originally scheduled. Following two executive sessions during the Board of Education’s meeting Wednesda...

The Burlington Police Department has been alerted to a scam caller in the community Wednesday. The caller behind the scam identified himself as ‘Sean Parker, badge number 7492 with the Burlingto...

Trials are now set to begin in the case of a former Emporia chiropractor accused of rape and sexual battery. Eric Hawkins had his final pretrial hearing at 4pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court....