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More street openings and closings are in effect as Emporia's 24th and Prairie waterline replacement project continues. The city reopened 24th between Prairie and Apple on Friday, and it has several op...

Evergy customers wanting to learn more about the utility's plan to build new facilities -- or who have questions about the plan -- are encouraged to go online for a special meeting Wednesday evening. ...

The area-wide high wind watch in place Tuesday and Wednesday has been upgraded to a warning. The warning covers Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday ...

For well over a century, Emporia's local Welsh population has gathered annually to celebrate one of their country's most honored holidays, St. David's Day. The holiday celebrates the country's patron ...

The KVOE listening area is in for a few gusty days this week. With wind speeds expected to be steady between 30 to 40 mph with possible gusts of 58 mph between Tuesday and Wednesday, the National Weat...

Borderline severe thunderstorms are unlikely but possible Monday evening. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded a marginal severe weather risk to include Lyon and all surrounding counties after hav...

Wreaths Across America concluded its 2024 effort with the official wreath retirement and pickup activities Saturday. A crew of about 20 volunteers went to Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery to pick up o...

People turned out in droves to enjoy the Emporia Lions Club's annual biscuits and gravy fundraising breakfast Saturday. As usual, a line of hungry people was outside the Emporia Senior Center before t...

Phi Delta Theta fraternity members at Emporia State University are encouraged by the community response to the third annual Love Like Lou ALS Benefit Gala on Saturday. On that list: ESU freshman and e...

They came from across the United States and Canada, giving Emporia a decidedly Celtic rock music experience Saturday night. The Tartan Terrors kicked off their Saint Patrick's Day tour with a concert ...