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Milling and overlay work to begin soon at many Emporia Street Rehab work zones
Roughly half of Emporia's annual Street Rehab work zones will see major work beginning next week. Milling and asphalt overlay is set to begin Sept. 5 or shortly afterward on the following streets: 2nd...
Aug 29, 2024 City of Emporia map.
Emporia High retention pond project gains second grant
Another notable donation is in hand as Emporia High begins "o-fish-ully" revitalizing its retention pond. Emporia High is partnering with Emporia State University for the upcoming work, and the distri...
Aug 29, 2024 Emporia Public Schools photo.
Attempted aggravated kidnapping case working through Lyon County District Court
An Emporia man accused of attempted aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery and other charges will have his next hearing in Lyon County District Court in early October. Juan Baza-Morales was set for...
Aug 29, 2024 Juan Baza-Morales. Lyon County Jail photo.
No-contest plea accepted in Lyon County flee and elude case
There has been a plea agreement in a Lyon County flee and elude case. Julio Blanco-Godoy pleaded no contest to attempted flee and elude and second-offense driving under the influence as part of a hear...
Aug 29, 2024 Julio Blanco-Godoy. Lyon County Jail photo.
ECKAN gets Community Services Block Grant for Coffey, Osage county operations
A nonprofit agency serving several area counties is receiving Kansas Housing funds to bolster its work. East Central Kansas Action Network, more commonly known as ECKAN, is receiving $7,000 to buy and...
Aug 29, 2024 ECKAN logo.
Front Porch Jams to benefit Olpe High band
Front Porch Jams of Lyon County returns Friday night. Activities will be at Henry and Marsha Hoelting's residence, 1436 Road 75, beginning at 7 pm. Concert founder Jeanna Scheve says there will be a l...
Aug 29, 2024 Front Porch Jams of Lyon County graphic.
Storms may roll through during ESU football home opener, but better chance of rain develops by late Thursday night
Our current period of heat and humidity is about to be replaced. High temperatures Thursday will be in the mid-90s with heat index readings around 100. A cold front could bring showers and storms to t...
Aug 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Path forward for Newman Regional Health, Stormont-Vail leads Q&A with City Staff meeting
The prospect of a brand-new medical facility in Emporia led the early conversation for Wednesday's Q&A with City Staff. City Manager Trey Cocking answered numerous questions about the current state an...
Aug 29, 2024 Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking (standing) answers questions during Wednesday evening's Q&A with City Staff public meeting. City of Emporia screenshot.
Planned water main repairs on Merchant north of 18th may affect residents, businesses
Emporia residents and businesses just northwest of Emporia State University may well have their water service interrupted Thursday. The city says there is a scheduled water main repair along Merchant ...
Aug 29, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Police: Cyclist tried to pass car before injury wreck Tuesday
Emporia Police officers have given more details about Tuesday's injury crash involving a car and bicycle. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says the incident in the 100 block of West 12th involved a car driven ...
Aug 29, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
