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Saturday night, the Granada Theatre was rocked by two powerhouse bands. First of the two bands to perform was Pure Prairie League. Your browser does not support the audio element. The country-rock ban...

The United Way of the Flint Hills is on track to reach their annual fundraising goal. That was the message from United Way Campaign Chair Vicki Brooks on KVOE’s Newsmaker Friday. Brooks says tha...

The Kansas Court of Appeals has reversed a district court decision saying Burlington Northern Santa Fe cannot have a train block a crossing for a certain period of time. As a result, the future of the...

A month after flooding rain began and led to damaged roads in and around Lyon County, Assistant County Engineer Jim Brull is asking drivers for patience as the repairs continue. Over 40 roads and inte...

There were a lot of “oohs,” “ahhs” and “wows” during Saturday’s Quilts of Gratitude presentation. Quilts of Gratitude has certainly grown over time, and the e...

A civil court case involving the receivership of an Emporia senior care facility will continue next year. A hearing is set for Feb. 1 in a case involving Flint Hills Care Center, which was put into te...

Issues with Coffey County’s 911 system have been resolved. 911 service went completely offline late Friday. Coffey County Dispatch says wireless service was restored after midnight. Landline 911...

Emporia Main Street is in its new home. For the last two years, Main Street has been planning for, fundraising for and — most recently — refurbishing the space at 729 Commercial. Main Stre...

Construction projects remain on track as Newman Regional Health brings urgent care and emergency care services into one area in the coming months. Following Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting...

All Veterans Tribute essentially kicked off Friday night with the Veterans Artist Exhibit Reception at the Emporia Arts Center. Victoria Perez won first place and People’s Choice for her stylize...