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Local flooding may have significant impact on Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism bottom line
Recent flooding is not only having an impact on some resident’s Fourth of July plans but also could have economic impacts for state parks. The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism has...
Jul 02, 2019
Army Corps of Engineers reopens Melvern Outlet Beach
Melvern Outlet Beach will be open for the Fourth of July. The Melvern Lake Army Corps of Engineers tells KVOE News the beach was reopened Tuesday morning after samples of the water were collected and ...
Jul 02, 2019
Invasive zebra mussels discovered in Lyon State Fishing Lake
The first aquatic nuisance species of 2019 has been found, and unfortunately in a popular lake area. The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism has reported recent samples taken from Lyon Sta...
Jul 02, 2019
Audio - Tuesday - 07-02-19
Drew Baker will preview Throwing Aces for Ace Disc Golf Fundraiser, July 14th Your browser does not support the audio element. Dave Trabert of the Kansas Policy Institute discusses the KPI’s A-F...
Jul 02, 2019
Audio - Monday - 07-01-19
Scott Capes previews upcoming activities at the Emporia State Peterson Planetarium. Your browser does not support the audio element. Karen Hartenbower previews the Emporia Senior Center’s old-fa...
Jul 02, 2019
Audio - Friday - 06-28-19
Feel Good Friday – She Blinded Me With Science Your browser does not support the audio element. Granada Theatre Director Aden Lindholm previews the Veterans Tribute concert featuring Crystal Gay...
Jul 02, 2019
Emporia A Legion sweeps Ottawa
The Emporia Junior American Legion baseball team swept Ottawa in a doubleheader Monday night. The Post 5 Juniors won the first game 13-3 in 4 innings. Emporia Scored 9 runs in the 2nd inning to take c...
Jul 02, 2019
Emporia Fire Department reminding residents of local lawn ordinances
Now that heavy rainfall has subsided, for the time being, Emporia residents are asked to break out their lawn mowers and make sure their yards are well kept. Emporia Fire Marshall Reason Bradford remi...
Jul 01, 2019
Emporia Senior Center to celebrate Independence Day "the old fashioned way"
The Emporia Senior Center will be holding an old fashioned 4th of July celebration this year. The celebration will include a picnic and a large amount of family-oriented activities like a bubble gum b...
Jul 01, 2019
Toronto trounces Royals
Toronto trounced the Kansas City Royals 11-4 Monday afternoon. The Blue Jays blew the game open with a 5 run 2nd inning. They led 8-0 before the Royals scored 3 runs in the 4th inning. Manager Ned Yos...
Jul 01, 2019
