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Mertens, Cooper discuss United Way of Flint Hills direction on KVOE Morning Show interview
It was a job she didn't realize she wanted until asked, but now that she pursued it -- and accepted it -- Daphne Mertens says she made the right call to go for the CEO position with the United Way of ...
Jan 16, 2024 United Way of the Flint Hills logo.
Emporia Area Chamber announces Business, Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its Annual Meeting by starting to announce its award winners. Chamber President and CEO Jeanine McKenna says Clark Carpet & Tile is the Busine...
Jan 16, 2024 Left photo (from left): Lori and Pat Clark. Right photo (from left): Matt Johnson, Michelle Margeson, Karen Belford, Jeanine McKenna, Kelly Mayer. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photos.
Lyndon home destroyed by fire Sunday
Osage and Franklin county authorities battled a destructive house fire in Lyndon this past weekend. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says there was a report of a possible house fire at 329 West Ninth ...
Jan 16, 2024 Google Maps image.
Troopers, emergency crews respond to injury wrecks in Lyon, Chase counties Monday
Monday saw at least two reported injury wrecks in the KVOE listening area. The first one happened around 7 am at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 106 southbound, just over 20 miles southwest of Emporia and...
Jan 16, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Road conditions seeing improvement; Refreezing possible in overnight hours
Road conditions have seen strong improvement in and around Emporia during the daylight hours. However; residents, especially early-morning commuters should still be prepared for less-than-ideal condit...
Jan 16, 2024 A cyclist crosses Emporia State's Kellogg Circle on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Emporia State University Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosting pair of MLK Day inspired events Wednesday
The Emporia State University Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion has some inspiring events coming up this week in honor of the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King JR. The MLK Day activiti...
Jan 15, 2024 ESU Memorial Union. KVOE file photo.
Trial to begin Tuesday in Lyon County child rape case
Trial is set to begin Tuesday in a Lyon County child rape case. Travis Iverson is charged with one count of rape and 12 of sex exploitation. Iverson, age 43 of Emporia, is accused of illegal activity ...
Jan 15, 2024 Travis Iverson. Lyon County Jail photo.
Council Grove man arrested on suspicion of distributing drugs near school, aggravated child endangerment
A Council Grove man is awaiting word on formal charges after being arrested on suspicion of illegal drug activity and child endangerment. A news release from the Morris County Drug Enforcement Unit in...
Jan 15, 2024 Thomas Hutchinson. Chase County Jail photo.
K-9 sniff leads to drug-related arrest for Council Grove man
A Council Grove man was arrested on suspicion of drug-related activity right before the year ended. A news release from the Morris County Drug Enforcement Unit indicates Morris County deputies had a t...
Jan 15, 2024 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Recipients announced for United for Racial Equity grant program
Six projects will receive funds through the United Way of the Flint Hills' United for Racial Equity grant program. United Way CEO Mickey Edwards made the announcement Monday morning. Receiving funds a...
Jan 15, 2024 United Way of the Flint Hills graphic.
