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Cloudy skies do little to dampen spirits at 2019 Flatland Cruisers Car Show
Despite high winds and heavy rainfall Saturday, the Flatland Cruisers Car Show took place in downtown Emporia. Collectors and car enthusiasts alike filled commercial street for the annual event. The s...
May 18, 2019
UPDATE: Power outage numbers continue to improve locally
Following the earlier round of severe weather Saturday, crews have restored power to numerous customers with just a few remaining in the dark for the time being. Wind gusts nearing 90 mph hit the Empo...
May 18, 2019
Emporia High divers ready for State finals
Emporia High diver Haylee Weiss remains in 2nd place going into Saturdays finals at the 5-1A State meet. She is just over 15 points out of first place. Cadance Vincent moved up to 10th place and Karal...
May 18, 2019
Royals lose to Angels 5-2
The Los Angeles Angels out scored the Kansas City Royals 5-2 Friday night. The Royals and Angels play again Saturday night. Jacob Junis will be on the mound for the Royals with first pitch at 9:07p.Th...
May 18, 2019
KVOE announces Student Athletes and Coaches of the Year
KVOE has announced the selection of their 2019 Emporia High School and Area High School Athletes and Coaches of the year. The Emporia High Athletes of the year are Haylee Weiss and Jace Stewart. Hayle...
May 18, 2019
Heavy rainfall anticipated through midweek; chances of severe weather remain throughout the day Saturday
Possible severe weather remains in the forecast through the weekend into the early part of next week. According to current models, we could see thunderstorms begin to develop in the late morning and e...
May 18, 2019
Emporia High sending 26 athletes to State. Area High Schools send athletes to state
The Emporia High will be sending 26 athletes to compete in 20 events to the State Track meet. At Fridays regional meet the Emporia High girls finished in 1st place and the boys finished in 2nd place. ...
May 18, 2019
FHTC dental hygiene students recognized during pinning ceremony Friday
Flint Hills Technical College kicked off its commencement activities Friday evening with a ceremony honoring graduates of the Dental Hygiene program. Graduating students received their dental hygiene ...
May 18, 2019
Oklahoma earthquake leads to shaking in KVOE listening area
Tremors from an Oklahoma earthquake were felt in the KVOE listening area Friday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Medford Oklahoma, roughly 160 miles south...
May 17, 2019
Barricades removed from numerous county roads
The Lyon County Highway Department has announced the removal of several barricades. The list includes: *Road C north of Road 150*Road D north of Road 150 *Road E north of Road 150 *Road M from Road 14...
May 17, 2019
