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Avian influenza steers clear of KVOE listening area to this point
So far, concerns about avian influenza in area livestock have been unfounded. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees had an update on KVOE's Morning Show Newsmaker segment Wednesday: The Kansas Department of Agriculture says it has been working "actively" with the state's dairy industry in response to nati...
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EMPORIA ANIMAL SHELTER: Prairie Paws makes case for contract
The city of Emporia is still a few weeks away from determining who will run the city's Animal Shelter. As KVOE News has reported, three entities have submitted Requests for Proposal to operate the shelter, including Prairie Paws -- which has locations in Ottawa and Manhattan. Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Cowie says ...
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KDOT approves bids for Greenwood, Morris county projects
Several area road and bridge projects are taking the next steps towards construction after recent contract approvals by the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT approved contracts for signage on "major collectors" east of Kansas Highway 99 in Greenwood County. This involves over 110 miles of coverage for...
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Second-half property tax payment deadline fast approaching for Lyon County residents
Lyon County property owners are probably well aware of this, but a significant deadline is coming Friday. Second-half property tax payments are due by the close of business Friday. Residents can pay in person, by using the Lyon County Courthouse payment drop box or by mail -- so long as current taxes are postmarked by ...
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Strong City Housing Authority receives almost $50,000 in HUD grant funds
Federal funding has been announced for the Strong City Housing Authority -- and it's already helping to make some improvements. Nearly $50,000 is coming after an announcement by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a baseline, this money will let the Housing Authority make capital investments to its publ...
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Latest Sports
Emporia High girls soccer falls to Hayden
The Emporia High girls soccer team was shut out in its final regular season home game against Hayden on Tuesday night, 4-0. Hayden scored three times in the first half and added its final goal halfway through the second half. Emporia High coach Oscar Macias said the Lady Spartans can't have a performance like this agai...
May 08, 2024
Emporia High softball swept by Topeka High
In a resumption doubleheader from April 30, the Emporia High softball team was swept by Topeka High on Monday afternoon, 10-4 and 9-8. The first game resumed with Topeka High holding a 7-4 advantage in the bottom of the fourth inning. Topeka High never gave up the lead by adding three runs in the sixth. Maedeen McClure...
May 06, 2024
Heimburg Finishes Strong to win Dynamic Discs Open
Calvin Heimburg hit over 95% of his fairways while carding a birdie on over 72% of his holes on the way to a three-stroke win at the men's Dynamic Discs Open at Champions Landing Sunday. Heimburg entered the final round one shot back of Ricky Wysocki but charged into the lead with birdies on each of his first seven ho...
May 06, 2024
ESU Track Takes Home Two Individual MIAA Titles
The Emporia State track & field team won two events with 12 provisional qualifying marks at the MIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville, Mo. on Sunday. The three-day event ended with the Hornet men finishing fifth while the women were 11th. Ty Anderson led the way for the men ...
May 06, 2024
Gannon Wins Playoff at Dynamic Discs Open
Missy Gannon survived a three-hole aggregate playoff to win her first Dynamic Discs Open on Sunday at Champions Landing. Gannon started the day in a tie with Hailey King for first and the two battled for prime position all day in Emporia. Gannon started strong with birdies on five of her first seven holes to go out i...
May 05, 2024