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Severe weather possible Wednesday night, Thursday evening; flash flood watch posted north and east of Emporia
Most of Wednesday will be sunny, warm and humid, but strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are concerns heading into the overnight hours with a repeat possible by late Thursday afternoon. ...
May 26, 2021 KVOE News graphic.
Hitt and Maddox file for Emporia City Commission Tuesday
Two new candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for Emporia City Commission this election cycle. Local business owner and entrepreneur Travis Hitt announced his intention to run for a seat on t...
May 25, 2021 Travis Hitt and Todd Maddox
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USD 253 Emporia board to discuss salary packages, transfer of FHTC main campus property
The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education has salary packages, a property transfer and other topics on its agenda for its regular meeting Wednesday night. The board is set to approve the master contract ...
May 25, 2021 KVOE News file photo
Lyon County Extension agent says there is still time to replant crops if needed following recent rainfall
If you're needing to replant certain spring crops following the recent heavy rainfall in the area, there is still time to do so. Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees says the recent rainfall did ...
May 25, 2021 Lyon County Extension Courtesy Image
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness CEO discusses continued importance of mental health care as mental health awareness month draws to an end
Mental Health Awareness Month may be winding down, but that doesn't mean that self-care is becoming less important especially when you factor in the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year...
May 25, 2021 Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness logo.
Tornado siren test planned for noon Tuesday
The Emporia Police Department and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will be testing tornado sirens in Emporia and Lyon County Tuesday. The sirens are set to sound at noon according to Emporia Police ...
May 25, 2021
FIRE UPDATE: Second dog found breathing, taken to East Emporia Veterinary Clinic
Emporia Fire has revised its number of dogs who survived Tuesday's house fire in the 100 block of Market. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says one of the dogs initially thought to be dead was breathing...
May 25, 2021
Federal COVID-19 relief funds, allocation agency budget requests ahead for Lyon County Commission study meeting
Money is the focus of Wednesday’s study meeting for Lyon County commissioners. County Controller Dan Williams will review American Rescue Plan funds available to Lyon County for coronavirus resp...
May 25, 2021
Emporia City Commission holding study, adjourned action meetings Wednesday morning
Emporia city commissioners have a busy Wednesday morning ahead. Commissioners have an adjourned action meeting coming at 9:30 am. Commissioners could approve a $10,000 funding request from Halfway to ...
May 25, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Moderna to seek emergency use authorization to vaccinate people ages 12-17
Moderna is bidding to be the second COVID-19 vaccine provider to have shots available for children as young as age 12. The company tested over 3,700 children between ages 12 and 17 and says blood test...
May 25, 2021
