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Investigations continue into a pair of destructive house fires recently near Emporia. Miller Fire has returned to 3276 Walnut in Miller every day since fire developed in the house’s attic early ...

Yet another payment scam has the attention of Emporia Police. Officers have fielded multiple calls about scammers saying people have federal warrants that need payments to be cleared. In at least one ...

The availability of COVID-19 vaccines is expanding yet again — at least, short-term. Haag Pharmacy has announced it will have 100 doses of Moderna vaccines available this week and 100 of the Joh...

The state’s Cold Weather Rule will end at the close of business Wednesday, and Kansas Corporation Commission Director of Public Affairs Linda Berry is encouraging residents who may be struggling...

Now that the COVID-19 vaccination process is open to all adults above the age of 18, there is increasing talk about getting children and teenagers vaccinated. Major pharmaceutical companies announced ...

Lyon County commissioners have scheduled a study meeting for Wednesday morning. Two items are on the agenda. Commissioners will review the current public health order enacted March 11 and set to expir...

Lyon County residents with last names beginning with the letter “B” have until Wednesday to renew their vehicle tags without penalty. Residents needing to renew those tags must have curren...

A red flag warning for critical fire danger has been re-issued for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties after all area counties were covered by red flag warnings Monday. Tuesday’s ...

There was at least one destructive house fire that developed in the windy conditions Monday. Chase County firefighters and deputies worked several hours to put down a fire that developed on Old Highwa...

Punishing winds caused several issues across the KVOE listening area Monday afternoon. Grass fires were expected, and they happened. Lyon County’s biggest one so far developed near Roads 380 and...