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Severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon, most surrounding counties extends to 4 am Sunday
Portions of the KVOE listening area started Saturday with a severe weather threat. Much of the area is now ending Saturday and starting Sunday with a renewed risk. The Storm Prediction Center has plac...
Jun 16, 2019
Community Theater makes a comeback this weekend
Community theatre holds first play in five years. We are the Emporia Arts Council Theatre, or WEACT, held their first live performance at Peter Pan Park Saturday evening. The group made their debut wi...
Jun 16, 2019
Twins rally for 5-4 win over Royals
The Kansas City Royals let one slip away Saturday night losing to the Minnesota Twins 5-4. Jorge Soler hit a 2 run home run in the first inning to give the Royals the early lead. They added 2 more run...
Jun 16, 2019
Potential for higher mosquito and tick populations this summer, preventative actions recommended
With the recent warm and wet weather the KVOE listening area has experienced, it should come as no surprise that mosquitos and ticks populations may be heavier than usual. Parasitic insects such as th...
Jun 16, 2019
UPDATE: Symphony in Flint Hills canceled for first time in event history
For the first time in its 14-year history, the Symphony in the Flint Hills has been canceled. The site, Irma’s Pasture near Bazaar, was hard-hit by strong thunderstorms early Saturday. Several t...
Jun 15, 2019
Birch Communications' parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The parent company of Emporia's Birch Communications office has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Fusion Connect and its American subsidiaries filed Monday, according to Bloomberg. Local sta...
Jun 15, 2019
Storm damage prompts first-ever postponement of Symphony in Flint Hills
Symphony in the Flint Hills is taking place this weekend. It’s just happening Sunday instead of Saturday. Shortly after 7:30 am, the Symphony in the Flint Hills’ media relations department...
Jun 15, 2019
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS for June 15-16, 2019
Due to inclement weather, the following schedule adjustments have been reported: Community Events *Symphony in the Flint Hills canceled. If you have schedule adjustments to report, whether they are cl...
Jun 15, 2019
Twins shutout Royals 2-0
A 2 run home run in the bottom of the bottom of the 8th, with 2 outs, by Mitch Garver lifted the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 2-0 Friday night. Royals Starter Brad Keller shutout the Tw...
Jun 15, 2019
Emporia AAA Legion sweeps Burlington
The Emporia Senior American Legion baseball team swept a doubleheader from Burlington Friday night. The Post 5 Seniors won the first game 12-0 in 4 innings. Ethan Garate no hit Burlington for the 4 in...
Jun 15, 2019
