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An Emporia man escaped serious injury early Saturday morning after authorities say he fell asleep at the wheel on Interstate 35 just east of Emporia. Lyon County deputies were called out shortly after...

With a 25th anniversary set for July 1, the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas has launched its newly updated website. The new version of emporiarda.org launched officially Friday...

Upgrades are ongoing as a part of the City’s park improvement project. City Manager Mark McAnarney was a recent guest on KVOE’s Newsmaker Thursday and says the main focus has been the new ...

After the excitement of the Dirty Kanza wrapped up last weekend, now comes the cleanup. The Clean Kanza event is set to take place tomorrow (Sat) morning and will help to keep the Flint Hills clean af...

For the sixth straight year, Alex’s Lemonade Stand is open for business. In 2011, then 10-year-old Alex Muckenthaler was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma. After undergoing treatment and s...

Chase County Sheriff Richard Dorneker say he was justified in shooting a dog that escaped a backyard dwelling in Strong City Monday. Officers were called to a dog-at-large complaint Monday near the ho...

It was 44 years ago that a devastating EF-4 tornado developed on the west side of Emporia. In its path, six people were killed, more than 200 people were hurt and both Flinthills Mall and Lincoln Vill...

The Kansas American Legion Riders stopped at the All Veterans Memorial on their ride across the state. Post 5 American Legion Riders met the group to lead them into town with a police escort. Your bro...

Fire and Iron Station 135 will host their 2018 benefit run Saturday morning. Club President and Emporia Fire Captain Tony Fuller say they often see the tragedies which leave families in need first han...

An Emporia woman, who was one of four co-defendants in a November burglary at the Flinthills Mall has been convicted. Cheryl Dains, 47, entered a no contest plea Wednesday in Lyon County District Cour...