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Alvin King Memorial plaque is unveiled in downtown Emporia

The Mexican American World War II Committee and the Lyon County History Center unveiled the Alvin King Memorial plaque in downtown Emporia Tuesday afternoon, just ahead of Veterans Day. Community members, veterans and civic leaders gathered in the history center to hear a brief history of the man who coined...

Emporia, KS · 19h

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Garcia to be resentenced Friday in Lyon County District Court

Resentencing will take place for the lead defendant in one of Emporia’s most notorious murder cases in recent memory later this week. Samuel Garcia will return to Lyon County District Court for the resentencing hearing at 9 am Friday. Garcia pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery in May 2023, 6 years after Jesus Avila was murdered near Emporia.

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Minnesota resident injured following deer strike on Kansas Turnpike Saturday

A Minnesota man was injured in a vehicle-versus-deer collision on the Kansas Turnpike early Saturday morning. The accident occurred at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 128.6 northbound in Lyon County at 1:20 am. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2022 Ram 1500 was traveling northbound when it struck a deer in the roadway, causing the vehicle’s airbags to deploy.

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Emporia man injured in car-pedestrian collision in Osage County

BURLINGAME, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was injured after he was struck by a car Monday night in Osage County, officials said. The crash was reported at 7:30 p.m. Monday on US-56 highway just north of 189th Street in Burlingame. Authorities said a 2004 Toyota Corolla was traveling south on...

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City of Emporia points to significant rain event in September as chief cause of recent boil advisories in North Lyon County

The three-week-plus boil water advisory that was just recently rescinded for the City of Admire was not related to the city’s own water system, according to Mayor Ron Smith. In an interview with KVOE News, shortly after the advisory was rescinded late Tuesday morning, Smith stated the cause of the loss in chlorine residuals, which led to the advisory’s issuance on October 14th was reportedly related to an issue at the Emporia water treatment plant.

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Lyon County submits election audit

Lyon County finished its election audit Monday afternoon and sent the results to the Kansas Secretary of State’s office for approval. Election officer Amie Jones said all the original numbers from election night matched the election audit, which means she and her staff are just waiting for the Secretary of State’s confirmation so they can move forward with the canvass on Thursday.

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Dr. Caron Daugherty announces upcoming departure following five years at the helm of Flint Hills Technical College

After five years of leading Flint Hills Technical College, President Dr. Caron Daugherty has announced she will be moving on to a new venture starting next year. Daugherty announced on KVOE’s Tech Talk program Tuesday morning that she will depart the college in December to assume the role of President at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. Daugherty, who came to Emporia back in the summer of 2021, says there is “so much about this that is bittersweet.”

Emporia, KS · 21h

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Big trolls, giant plans: Emporia backs Dambo project

Emporia city commissioners approved a four-year, $125,000 tourism funding commitment Wednesday toward a project that would bring two giant wooden troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo to the community. Lucas Moody and Aaron Larson presented an update on Reclaiming Giants during the commission’s study session, outlining the estimated $1...

Emporia, KS · 2d

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Lyon County residents voice concerns over data centers at BESS meeting

Lyon County residents raised concerns about water use, noise and long-term community benefits during a Nov. 5 informational meeting on potential county regulations for data centers and battery energy storage systems. Lyon County Planning, Zoning, Floodplain Management Director Sam Seeley answered questions and calmed concerns about the rise of the...

Lyon County, KS · 2d

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Emporia State and Flint Hills Technical College sign new two-plus-two articulation agreement allowing for ‘seamless direct transfer’ for FHTC students to Emporia State

Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College are opening more doors for students at the post-secondary level through a recently signed agreement that will provide a seamless transition from one institution to the other. Tuesday afternoon, leadership of ESU and FHTC gathered in the college’s conference room as FHTC...

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