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Risley, Vortherms promoted by Emporia Police
The Emporia Police Department is announcing a pair of promotions for two longtime officers. Lt. Kevin Risley has been elevated to deputy chief. Risley has been in law enforcement for 27 years. He has ...
Apr 09, 2021
UPDATE: No gas leak found at Walnut Elementary; 'relocation' process goes smoothly
Emporia Public Schools moved students at Walnut Elementary offsite for close to two hours Friday morning after concerns about a possible gas leak. District Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren...
Apr 09, 2021
Friday visit to Newman Regional Health by Moran, VA Secretary to offer update on medical care for veterans in rural areas
US Senator Jerry Moran and Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough are poised to tour Newman Regional Health and get an update on the hospital’s care of area veterans Friday morning. The visi...
Apr 08, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Vaccination slots not filling as rapidly in Lyon County, opening risk of smaller shipments
Early on in the COVID-19 vaccination process, slots filled up rapidly as seniors lined up for doses. Now that the process is wide open to all adults ages 18 and older — 16 and up whenever Pfizer...
Apr 08, 2021
RDA board to discuss incentive packages for potential travel plaza in west Emporia
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors will look at incentive packages for a potential development in west Emporia as part of its monthly meeting Friday. Board ...
Apr 08, 2021
Protest scheduled outside Emporia Middle School on Thursday
Protestors are expected outside Emporia Middle School on Thursday afternoon. According to a news release, the protest is on religious grounds. An out-of-town protest group has secured a valid permit f...
Apr 08, 2021
Elizabeth Smart recounts infamous capture, offers words of hope in online appearance organized by Emporia State
Elizabeth Smart shared her story of captivity and hope online through Emporia State University on Wednesday night. Smart was 14 when she was taken at knifepoint from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...
Apr 08, 2021
More showers bring light to moderate rain to area Thursday
Light to moderate rain has fallen across most of the KVOE listening area. *KVOE studios: 0.30 inches*Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.21 inches*10th and Weaver: 0.70 inches*Allen: 0.60 inches ThursdayR...
Apr 08, 2021
UPDATE: Wreck involving Osage County man leads to death of Holton woman
A woman injured in a wreck involving an Osage County man earlier this week has died. Rachael McCoy, age 29 of Holton, was taken to Stormont-Vail Hospital after her pickup truck collided with a car dri...
Apr 08, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Laminating vaccination cards not needed
If you are getting a COVID-19 vaccination or have already done so, should you laminate your vaccination card? The topic has gained steam over the past few weeks as several national businesses have off...
Apr 07, 2021
