Author Archives: News
June 5, 2019
One of my favorite TV features each week is A Life Well Lived on NBC on Sunday mornings. This week it was Bart Starr the legendary Green Bay Packer's quarterback. His story reminded me of my early yea...
Jun 03, 2019
Several candidates announce intentions for election ahead of Monday filing deadline
There will be no primary election this year despite a flurry of filing announcements which came in ahead of the filing and withdrawal deadline Monday. Amongst the numerous filings Monday, another newc...
Jun 03, 2019
Kansas Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine satisfied with accomplishments of 2019 legislative session
Following the conclusion of the 2019 Legislative Session, Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine joined KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Monday morning to offer his thoughts on the session as a whole. Over...
Jun 03, 2019
Royals lose to Rangers 5-1
The Texas Rangers out scored the Kansas City Royals 5-1 Sunday. The lone Royals run was a Jorge Soler home run. The Royals are off Monday, they begin a 3 game series with the Boston Red Sox Tuesday ni...
Jun 03, 2019
Emporia A Legion baseball team wraps up Summer Slam. Busy Legion week ahead
The Emporia Junior American Legion baseball team finished the Summer Slam Tournament with a 1-2 record. They closed out the tournament with a 11-3 loss to Paola. Paola scored 3 runs in the 1st and 2nd...
Jun 03, 2019
Kyle Busch wins Pocono 500, Bowyer 5th
Kyle Busch was the winner of the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Pocono 400 Sunday. Clint Bowyer finished in 5th place. Bowyer says it has been a frustrating run. Your browser does not support the audio ele...
Jun 03, 2019
Audio - Monday - 06-03-19
Farmers Market Coordinator Jessica Hopkins previews the start of Wednesday markets. Your browser does not support the audio element. Kansas Senate Vice President and 17th District Senator Jeff Longbin...
Jun 03, 2019
Hearing tentatively set for Friday in Flint Hills Care Center receivership case
Court proceedings continue in the receivership case of Flint Hills Care Center. Shawnee County District Court has a hearing tentatively scheduled for 1:30 pm Friday in the case. At a hearing last mont...
Jun 02, 2019
2019 Legislative Dialogue coming Tuesday evening
The final Legislative Dialogue is coming this week. The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee and League of Women Voters have slated the Dialogue for 6 pm Tuesday at the Trusle...
Jun 02, 2019
Emporians again welcome Dirty Kanza participants with open arms
Another year, another success for the Dirty Kanza. Riders from around the country and around the world — over 3,000 total — tested their mettle Saturday. Rider Jeff Longbine did the 50-mil...
Jun 02, 2019
