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CORONAVIRUS: Emporia High prom moving forward with murder mystery, not dancing, as featured activity
Unconventional times call for unconventional planning, and that defines the upcoming Emporia High prom May 1. COVID-19 wiped out Emporia High’s prom last year, and staff and students wanted to m...
Apr 20, 2021
Emporia State's Roe R Cross Distinguished Professor honor goes to Rob Catlett
Longtime Emporia State professor Rob Catlett has special honors coming his way. Catlett was named as the university’s Roe R Cross Distinguished Professor on Monday. It’s Emporia State̵...
Apr 20, 2021
Schedule adjustments for Tuesday, April 20
Due to inclement weather, schedule adjustments have been reported: Community Events *Emporia Senior Center exercise class canceled Tuesday*Emporia State University outdoor jazz concert outside Beach M...
Apr 20, 2021
Citing need to return to conservative values, Colyer formally announces bid for governor
Former Kansas governor Jeff Colyer officially wants his old job back. Colyer officially announced his run for a full term as governor Monday, ending months of speculation about the campaign. Colyer se...
Apr 20, 2021
Chilly weather notwithstanding, Laps 4 Landon set to use hybrid format, two locations Tuesday
Chilly temperatures won’t stop Laps 4 Landon from moving forward Tuesday evening. This year, supporters of 14-year-old Landon Dody and 5-year-old Aiden Drier — and the overall fight agains...
Apr 20, 2021
April 20 to see local, national traffic enforcement effort to highlight dangers of drug-related DUI
Expect extra law enforcement on highways and byways Tuesday, not just in Lyon County but across the country. April 20 has become synonymous with marijuana use because of the date’s connection to...
Apr 20, 2021
Board of Zoning Appeals, Metro Area Planning Commission with meetings Tuesday
The Lyon County Board of Zoning Appeals and Emporia Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will have back-to-back meetings Tuesday evening. During the first meeting, Board of Zoning Appeals members wil...
Apr 20, 2021
KDOT announces significant road projects for Chase, Osage counties
Two road improvement projects in the KVOE listening area have been approved. The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved a multifaceted project extending east of Osage City. Grading, bridge w...
Apr 20, 2021
Winter weather advisories underway, freeze warnings posted for Tuesday night into Wednesday
Winter had vanished from the weather picture the last several weeks. It is making a return Tuesday. The National Weather Service continues winter weather advisories for the area. Lyon, Chase, Coffey, ...
Apr 20, 2021
KDOL: State recovering from initial COVID-19 impact, based on recent jobless trends
Kansas continues its economic recovery from coronavirus. The Department of Labor is reporting a 3.7 percent unemployment rate for March, down slightly from the 3.8 percent rate in February. The March ...
Apr 19, 2021
