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Emporia City Commission splits on higher water tap fee, so effort fails -- for now
There will be no increase in water tap fees for the city of Emporia, at least not at this time. A motion to approve an increase in the one-time fee from $126 to $1,100 failed by a vote of 2-2 Wednesda...
May 05, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Minor caseload increases noted in Lyon County, across area
There has been another modest increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases, both in Lyon County and elsewhere in the KVOE listening area. Lyon County Public Health announced four new cases Wednesday. ...
May 05, 2021
Crouch files for re-election to USD 253 Emporia Board of Education; other area positions see recent filings
Mike Crouch is running for re-election to the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education. Crouch filed his paperwork Wednesday. Crouch has been on the board 16 years and is seeking his fifth term on the board...
May 05, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Commission to discuss future of disaster declaration
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Lyon County commissioners have another decision ahead on the county’s response to the virus. During their action meeting Thursday, commissioners will discuss ...
May 05, 2021
Repair plans, timetable and estimated costs announced for K-99 bridge north of Emporia
If weather permits, repairs will begin Monday on the Kansas Highway 99 bridge just north of Road 220. The bridge over the Kansas Turnpike was damaged in late February when an oversized load hit the bo...
May 05, 2021
Fundraising continues at Abundant Harvest as food options expand
The Emporia Rescue Mission has hit one major fundraising goal and continues work towards another. On KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Rescue Mission Director Lee Alderman said it has met the $65,0...
May 05, 2021
Outgoing USD 386 Madison-Virgil superintendent credits staff, board for support
Earlier this week, the USD 386 Madison-Virgil Board of Education reluctantly accepted the resignations of superintendent Stu Moeckel and his wife, Summer, a fourth-grade teacher in the district. Moeck...
May 05, 2021
One person hurt in Kansas Turnpike crash near Emporia
Further details are still pending after an injury crash northeast of Emporia on Wednesday. Emporia Fire and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers responded to the Kansas Turnpike mile marker 140 northbound, ...
May 05, 2021
AMBER Alert canceled after Garden City boy found safe, but search continues for suspects
The search for suspects in an alleged child abduction case continues, but the search for the child has ended well. Authorities say 2-year-old Sebastian Bautista was found safe after an SUV — wit...
May 05, 2021
Rumours entertains Granada Theatre's biggest COVID-era crowd
Tuesday night’s concert at the Emporia Granada Theatre brought hit after hit from one of classic rock’s most enduring names. Rumours: a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac filled the Granada to near ...
May 05, 2021
