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Music could be heard at Peter Pan Park on Sunday as Emporia State University’s A Cappella Choir and Chamber Choir performed. A crowd had gathered at Peter Pan Park Amphitheater for ESU’s f...

Turnout was steady for ESB Financial’s annual Community-Wide Shred and Recycle E-Waste Day on Saturday. Vice President Karen Sommers called the event “wonderful,” saying the bankR...

The Emporia Recreation Commission’s annual birthday party was held at the Lee Beran Recreation Center on Sunday. Rec Commission Program Supervisor Amanda Gutierrez says they want to offer someth...

It was not an “earth-shattering kaboom,” but a loud bang Saturday night certainly caught the attention of a lot of Emporia citizens. The sound happened after 8 pm and was heard from 10th a...

Gusty winds will be the main weather concern across Lyon and surrounding counties Sunday and Monday. Separate wind advisories have been posted for the area Sunday. Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Waba...

Organizers of the Glass Blown Open are beaming with the tournament essentially all but over. The event smashed the prior tourney participation record with over 1,600 players, easily besting last year&...

Barring extra time and a special session, state lawmakers could be finished with their work Friday. Recently, KVOE News concluded its legislative update series with 60th District Representative Mark S...

As expected, members of the Kansas House of Representatives have passed their version of the upcoming budget as well as an adjustment to an education funding bill passed earlier this month. On Saturda...

Emporia State University’s sixth annual Nitty Gritty Dirt Dash was held Saturday morning at the Trusler Sports Complex. ESU Director of Recreation Services Mike Wise talked about the inspiration...

The bi-annual Operation Drug Take Back event returned to Emporia on Saturday and generated almost 300 pounds of prescription drugs. The cooperative event between local law enforcement and the Drug Enf...