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The cost of the USD 253 mail-in election that is no longer taking place will likely be lower than the initial estimate, but it has still cost taxpayers over $30,000. On Wednesday night, the district&#...

Organizers of the 2019 Battle of the Badges blood drive are hoping Wednesday’s strong start continues through the end Friday afternoon. Red Cross spokesperson Susan Faler says there were almost ...

Chances of thunderstorms are increasing after sunset Thursday. So are the chances for stronger storms. The Storm Prediction Center has now placed Lyon and surrounding counties in an enhanced risk of s...

Is the third time the charm for bringing significant development to a rural property northeast of Emporia? In 2015, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas and Emporia Enterprises ...

Thunderstorm chances aren’t great overall through early Saturday, but there is a risk of severe weather from late Thursday afternoon into the upcoming weekend. Storms may develop by late Thursda...

The end is in sight for USD 252 Southern Lyon County when it comes to a lengthy renovation project. Voters approved a $14 million bond back in 2017. On KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Wednesday, Superi...

USD 253 Emporia Public Schools will be holding their $78 million bond election, but not as originally scheduled. Following two executive sessions during the Board of Education’s meeting Wednesda...

The Burlington Police Department has been alerted to a scam caller in the community Wednesday. The caller behind the scam identified himself as ‘Sean Parker, badge number 7492 with the Burlingto...

Trials are now set to begin in the case of a former Emporia chiropractor accused of rape and sexual battery. Eric Hawkins had his final pretrial hearing at 4pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court....

The Emporia State University General Assembly was held Wednesday in Webb Hall where faculty members heard updates on many aspects of the campus. The fall semester is now within a few days, and ESU Pre...