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Another Kind of Little House on the Prairie. Murder on the plains: the Bloody Benders

The Cherryvale Historical Museum displays a collection of artifacts found at the Benders’ cabin that includes three hammers believed to have been used in their crimes. The Kansas Museum of History in Topeka has a knife with reddish-brown stains that is associated with the murders and a sign advertising the Benders’ cabin as an inn.

Cherryvale, KS · 5d
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Provalus Coming to Downtown Independence

A major new economic opportunity is coming to downtown Independence. At Thursday’s city commission meeting, the commission announced the approval of Project Fun Town. This project will bring a major new business to the community. Director of the Montgomery County Action Council Melissa Johnson says the I-T company Provalus is coming to Independence.

Independence, KS · 3d
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SEK Area Agency on Aging seeks hot meal kitchen to serve homebound seniors in southeast Kansas

The SEK Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and older across nine counties in southeast Kansas. A recent one-time grant helped the agency buy a van that can transport hot meals from kitchens in Coffeyville and Pittsburg. The agency has a waiting list of more than 380 people who need home-delivered meals. The agency is seeking another kitchen in the region to cook hot meals for Allen, Neosho and Woodson counties, which currently receive only frozen meals. It also plans to add meal sites.

Pittsburg, KS · 3d

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Neodesha Passes Transient Guest Tax Ordinance

The Neodesha City Commission approve the passage of an ordinance concerning the City’s Transient Guest Tax. The measure concerns the tax applied to short term stays, such as hotels and motels, Air BnBs, and other short-term rental properties. City Administrator Brogan Jones says the measure actually isn’t a new tax.

Neodesha, KS · 2d

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Provalus to bring 150 IT jobs to vacant downtown Independence building

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. - (KOAM) - A long-vacant downtown Independence building will soon house an information technology company that plans to add about 150 jobs in Montgomery County.

Independence, KS · 1d

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Prestigious National Fellowship Designation for Emporia Cardiologist

Newman Regional Health is proud to announce that Michael Lloyd, DO, FACC, has earned the distinguished Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI) designation, a nationally recognized honor awarded to interventional cardiologists who have demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise, professional achievement, leadership, and a commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.

Emporia, KS · 3d

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Brenda Kirk nets over $1,000 in groceries to combat food insecurity during annual Grocery Grab Saturday morning

Another year, another great cause and another large receipt for one lucky runner, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Emporia. The club, alongside representatives of Goods Cash Saver, Abundant Grace and six finalists, all convened at the West Emporia Goods location for the annual Grocery Grab Saturday morning, where they drew the name of the winner for this year’s event, Brenda Kirk. Kirk was then given five minutes to race through the store’s aisles and gather as much food as possible.

Emporia, KS · 1d

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Emporia State suffers third-straight loss as Fort Hays State stuns the Hornets

HAYS (KSNT) – A shocking loss in Hays. No. 21 Emporia State (8-3, 6-3 MIAA) lost its third-straight game of the season on Saturday, losing to Fort Hays State (4-7, 3-6 MIAA) 22-17. ESU got on the board in the first quarter when Teaguen Collins punched it in from a yard out to give the […]

Emporia, KS · 21h

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Emporia State University, Flint Hills Technical College and Newman Regional Health leadership sign new MOU committing each entity to collaborative efforts to further medical education into the future

Just two days after signing a new two-plus-two articulation agreement for students in the Flint Hills Technical College Graphic Arts Technology program, FHTC and Emporia State University leadership convened Thursday morning for another signing, this time joined by representatives of Newman Regional Health. The signing, held at the ESU Nursing...

Emporia, KS · 3d

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CHC/SEK Food Is Medicine Program Helps Southeast Kansas Residents Build Healthier Habits

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Twenty-seven Southeast Kansas residents are making healthier food choices after participating in the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) Food Is Medicine programs in Pittsburg and Humboldt. The programs provided participants with healthy groceries tailored to their individual needs, nutrition education, cooking skills training and...

Humboldt, KS · 2d

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Pete’s Expands Solar Power to Iola and Humboldt Locations

IOLA, Kan. — Pete’s convenience stores in Iola and Humboldt are now generating a portion of their electricity through solar power, joining the company’s Chanute location in a growing renewable energy initiative. The Parsons-based convenience store chain recently completed solar installations at its Iola store at 1700...

Iola, KS · 2d

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Veterans Legacy Fund finalizes contract to bring mobile 9/11 exhibit to Emporia next September

Last month, it was announced that a contract was in hand and ready to be finalized to bring a major memorial to Emporia next year. That announcement was made by the Emporia Veterans Legacy Fund and the memorial was the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit, an 83-foot-high tractor-trailer that transforms into a 1,100-square-foot traveling museum that honors the victims of September 11 and the brave men and women who gave their lives both during and after the events of 9/11. Thursday morning, representatives of the Veterans Legacy Fund, Clay Childs and Richelle Birk, joined KVOE’s Newsmaker segment to announce that the deal is now finalized and the exhibit will be arriving in Emporia the week of 9/11 next year.

Emporia, KS · 2d

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Rossville Pulls Away from Olpe in 1A Sectional Round

The Rossville Bulldogs used a strong ground game and a fast start to take down the Olpe Eagles, 35-10, in the 1A football playoff sectional round in Rossville. Both teams entered the postseason matchup with identical 8-2 records, but Rossville controlled much of the contest behind a powerful rushing attack and a balanced offensive performance.

Rossville, KS · 1d

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Lebo Knocked Out by Axtell in Sectional Round

Axtell’s high-powered offense proved too much for Lebo on Friday night, ending the Wolves’ season with a 62-12 loss in the Class 8-Player Division II sectional round. ​The Eagles took control early, racing out to a 22-0 lead after the first 12 minutes. Axtell continued to pull away in the second quarter, building a 36-6 halftime advantage behind a ground game that outgained Lebo 323 yards to 24.

Lebo, KS · 1d

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ICC Cosmetology Hosting Jingle and Mingle Event

Independence Community College Cosmetology invites the community to an evening of holiday treats and beauty services. Jingle & Mingle is Thursday, December 3rd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Salon West, 2615 West Main Street in Independence. The event features blowouts, hair tinsel and feathers, mini facials, custom lip gloss and press-on nails. Lip gloss and press-on nails are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Independence, KS · 1d