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The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will hold it’s monthly meeting Friday morning. Among the agenda items will be a review of the Emporia Lyon County comprehensive plan a...

A pair of Emporia City Commission candidates joined KVOE’s Candidate Forum on Thursday to outline their goals and objectives for the city if elected next month. Joni Austenfeld Susan Brinkman me...

Payment for a new improvement project at the Lyon County Courthouse was approved during the Lyon County Commissions weekly action session Thursday morning. Commissioners approved the use of funds to p...

Community members are invited to enjoy some fall fun in Neosho Rapids this weekend. A special fundraiser put on by the Neosho Rapids Committee will be taking place Sunday afternoon at the Neosho Rapid...

The third annual Westside Baptist Church Fun Day for Foster Kids is set to take place on Saturday featuring fun, food, and fellowship. Event coordinator Craig Barnwell says Fun Day for Foster Kids is ...

Just three months after announcing her candidacy for the Senate seat which will be vacated upon Senator Pat Roberts’ retirement at the end of his term, former Kansas Congresswoman Nancy Boyda de...

CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness marked National Depression Month with its annual screening day Thursday. CEO Amanda Cunningham says depression can be short-term or long-term, depending on the perso...

Three Lyon County agencies are receiving funds through the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. SOS is receiving over $54,000, while Fifth District Comunity Corrections will...

If you’re into weaving, then downtown Emporia is the place to be. The Kansas Alliance of Weavers and Spinners conference is Friday and Saturday at the Lyon County History Center. Convention and ...

Firefighters nationwide are urging residents to develop and practice fire escape plans, and the Emporia Fire Department is no exception as Fire Prevention Week continues. This week’s theme is &#...