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City Commission Action Session to be held on Wednesday
The Emporia City Commission will be holding an action session on Wednesday. The main items on the agenda will be to consider the approval for the sale of 302 S. Congress Street residence, a request fo...
Jun 04, 2019
60th District Representative Mark Schreiber weighs in on conclusion of 2019 legislative session
60th District Representative Mark Schreiber feels the recently concluded legislative session was very successful from a budgetary standpoint. Schreiber, KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 guest Tuesday, says th...
Jun 04, 2019
Local law enforcement transform into wait staff to support Special Olympics Kansas
The Olpe Chicken House was packed with cops in waiter’s aprons during the Tip a Cop/Tip a Deputy event on Monday. Tip a Cop/Tip a Deputy is typically held at the Olpe Chicken House and Bobby D&#...
Jun 04, 2019
Royals to begin series with Red Sox. Pick 3 players in 1st round of draft
It was an off day for the Kansas City Royals Monday. They begin a 3 game series with the Boston Red Sox Tuesday night. Glenn Sparkman will be the Starting pitcher. First pitch is set for 7:15 at the K...
Jun 04, 2019
Kansas releases 2019-20 mens basketball non-conference schedule
Kansas has released its mens basketball non-conference schedule for the up-coming season. They will open with exhibition games against Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State.They will play Duke on Novemb...
Jun 04, 2019
Emporia States' Brianna Schmitz MIAA Ken B. Jones Award winner
(MIAA/ESU) Another MIAA Ken B. Jones award winner for Emporia State. Brianna Schmitz becomes the 8 Student Athlete to be honored with the Award that goes to the top female and male student/athletes in...
Jun 04, 2019
Emporia AAA Legion baseball team sweeps Kansas Senators
The Emporia Senior American Legion baseball team swept a doubleheader from the Kansas Senators Monday night. Post 5 won the first game 8-2. Riley Wagner and Cade Kohlmeier each drove in 2 runs. Beau B...
Jun 04, 2019
Damage assessments underway in Chase County following widespread flooding
Chase County is in the process of compiling a full list of damaged roadways following the area’s third round of flooding from May. Chase County Emergency Management Director Scott Wiltse says at...
Jun 03, 2019
"Super Food for Super Kids" will take place Thursday June 6th
The Boyer Building is set to play host to an informational event promoting health and nutrition education. Women, Infants and Children are holding their “Super Foods for Super Heroes” even...
Jun 03, 2019
Multi-million dollar construction project announced by Kansas Turnpike Authority set to begin this summer
Major construction work on the Kansas Turnpike through Lyon and Chase Counties will be getting underway next month. The Kansas Turnpike Authority has announced a new multi-million dollar construction ...
Jun 03, 2019
