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Emporia Granada Theatre hosting comedian, magician and ventriloquist Andy Gross Saturday evening
The Emporia Granada Theatre will be hosting a laugh-out-loud night of entertainment Saturday. Comedian, magician and ventriloquist Andy Gross will be coming to town as the latest act in a lengthy line...
Aug 27, 2021 Emporia Granada Courtesy Image.
Moran sharply critical of Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal plan during KVOE interview
Suffice it to say that Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran is not at all pleased with the US situation in Afghanistan. Moran isn't criticizing the overall goal of withdrawing from Afghanistan, something exp...
Aug 27, 2021 Google Maps image.
Suspect in Emporia shooting, home invasion robbery sentenced to more than 20 years in prison
One suspect in a shooting and home invasion robbery from last fall will be spending more than two decades in prison following sentencing in Lyon County District Court Friday morning. Lance Sutton was ...
Aug 27, 2021 Lance Sutton. Lyon County Jail photo.
Investigation ongoing after Emporia PD halts alleged chase late Thursday night
Emporia Police are investigating after a vehicle pursuit Thursday night. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers saw a vehicle go left of center near US Highway 50 and Graphic Arts Road around 11:15 pm....
Aug 27, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Humane Society replaces pet adoption event at Red Rocks with half-price adoption weekend
COVID-19 has forced the Humane Society of the Flint Hills to adjust its weekend schedule, but the agency is adapting. During KVOE's 8:05 am newscast Friday, Director Stephanie Achille said Saturday's ...
Aug 27, 2021 Humane Society of the Flint Hills logo.
Noted educator Ruby Payne to highlight Emporia State's Trauma-Informed Educators Conference
Helping children succeed in the classroom and life beyond school is the focus of a special conference taking place at Emporia State University on Saturday. The second annual Trauma-Informed Educators ...
Aug 27, 2021 Ruby Payne. aha! Process photo.
Demolition at Emporia's former REG biodiesel plant moving below ground
Above-ground demolition is done at the former Renewable Energy Group biodiesel plant. Demolition began early this month. Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas President Kent Heermann...
Aug 27, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Relief funds granted to Emporia Public Library for improvements inside outreach van
Emporia Public Library's outreach van will better serve the area, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief funding. The library has received $25,000 through the American Rescue Plan Act. Spokesman Alex Mosak...
Aug 27, 2021 Emporia Public Library photo.
Strong City's 150th anniversary celebration begins Friday night
There's quite the buzz about Strong City's 150th anniversary celebration taking place this weekend, according to Mayor Lydia Simmons. Undercover 3.0: The Ultimate '80s Experience is providing live mus...
Aug 27, 2021 Courtesy photo.
No injuries after load of pork ribs destroyed by fire on Kansas Turnpike near Admire exit
No injuries were reported following a destructive vehicle fire on the Kansas Turnpike north of Emporia Thursday. Miller, Burlingame and Harveyville fire crews were called to KTA southbound mile marker...
Aug 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Floyd Conrade.
