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Several railroad crossings in east Emporia to close next week for maintenance
Next week, several railroad crossings in east Emporia will be closed. The city of Emporia says Burlington Northern Santa Fe plans to close crossings at Cottonwood, East, Exchange, Sylvan and Union. Th...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
New Emporia Pavilions tenants on track to open for business before holiday shopping season
Construction continues at the Emporia Pavilions with three new tenants set to begin their operations later this year. Developer Spencer Thomson tells KVOE News the plan is to turn the Shoe Show retail...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Plumb Place update among lead items for Lyon County Commission action meeting
There are several items worth noting as part of the Lyon County Commission action meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners will receive an update on Plumb Place from United Way of the Flint Hills CEO M...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Enrollment in full swing for USD 253 Emporia
Enrollment is underway for USD 253 Emporia Public Schools. Parents can enroll their students either online or through any mobile device, which is strongly recommended by the district. USD 253 Communit...
Jul 20, 2022 USD 253 Emporia logo.
WEATHER: Temperatures at or above 100 degrees return Thursday after 103-degree day Tuesday
Hot conditions will continue Wednesday, although the air temperatures aren't supposed to be as hot as they were Tuesday. Air temperatures should get to 97 by late afternoon Wednesday. This follows a h...
Jul 20, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Waverly man hurt in Osage County motorcycle wreck
A Coffey County man was badly hurt in a motorcycle wreck near Lyndon on Tuesday afternoon. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies, Osage County Fire District 5 Lyndon and Osage County EMS were...
Jul 20, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas Highway 31 to close between Osage City and US-75 starting next week
Come next week, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close part of Kansas Highway 31 just east of Osage City. The closure, which affects K-31 from South Indian Hills Road east to US Highwa...
Jul 20, 2022 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Planning Commissioners move forward with planned unit development application for Mahtropolis development Tuesday
With concerns regarding traffic congestion now addressed, the Emporia/Lyon County Metropolitan Planning Commission has given the green light to move forward with a new housing development in northeast...
Jul 19, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Jones Aquatic Center to close main pool for cleaning Wednesday; other amenities to remain open
The Jones Aquatic Center is closing the main pool Wednesday. According to the city of Emporia, the pool will be closed for cleaning and is scheduled to be reopened at its normal time Thursday. All swi...
Jul 19, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia City Commission holding bi-weekly meeting Wednesday morning
Rezoning and rebranding will have the attention of Emporia City Commissioners during their back-to-back action and study meeting Wednesday morning. During their action session, commissioners will cons...
Jul 19, 2022 KVOE News File Photo
