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The Emporia Recreation Commission essentially held three meetings in one Monday evening. The first of three was to officially close the books on fiscal year 2017-18. Secondly, commissioners approved t...

TOWANDA — Two Chase County women were hurt during wet conditions on the Kansas Turnpike in Butler County on Monday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the one-vehicle wreck happened shortly ...

The second Denim and Diamonds fundraising opportunity in less than a week comes up Tuesday, this time indoors at Coach’s Grill and Bar. The restaurant is hosting Dine for Denim and Diamonds from...

There will be no change in leadership at the Emporia Public Library, despite Director Robin Newell’s attempt last week at a library board meeting to tender her resignation. Library Board Chair S...

Libertarian Jeff Caldwell came to Emporia on Monday to detail why voters should choose him in the race for governor this fall. Caldwell tells KVOE News he has been part of the Libertarian party at the...

A portion of South Avenue in southeast Emporia will close this week due to a major infrastructure project. The city is closing South just east of Carter on Wednesday as work begins to install a new 16...

HARTFORD — The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has a variety of important topics to discuss in their regular meeting Monday night. When it comes to financial matters, board membe...

Two former employees with Emporia State’s Center for Early Childhood Education were in Lyon County District Court for pretrial Monday morning. Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman tells KVOE News t...

Overnight shifts have become routine for Emporia’s Underground Utilities Department as water main breaks continue across town. Crews had to work overnight to repair several water mains after the...

The Libertarian candidate for governor is coming to Emporia on Monday. Jeff Caldwell is slated for an appearance at CBD American Shaman from 11 am to 1 pm. As the party’s lone candidate, Caldwel...