KVOEWEATHERCONTACT USSTAFFBIRTHDAYSPHOTO GALLERIESAT WORK NETWORK Lyon County deputies seeking stolen boat, theft suspects. Chuck Samples May 10, 2021 News. USD 253 Emporia offering condolences to families, offering support to students follow. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. Fourth annual La Grind Gravel Race held in Emporia Saturday and Sunday. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. CORONAVIRUS: USD 284 CHASE COUNTY ANNOUNCES COVID 9 hours ago · USD 284 Chase County’s Board of Education has passed a COVID Reopening Plan. The board is making masks optional and is allowing patrons or outside groups to use its facilities, although these groups need to fill out a Facilities Use Form for district COVID-19 RETURN-TO-NORMAL PLAN, NEW DISCIPLINE POINTS 1 day ago · The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education went through several key policy issues at its regular meeting Wednesday night. Board members approved a return-to-normal plan with the COVID-19 pandemic waning. Superintendent Bob Blair says the decision

followed a

CORONAVIRUS: EMPORIA, AREA COMMUNITIES RECEIVE CONFIRMED Final numbers have been announced for area cities and towns receiving the latest round of COVID-19 relief funds originating with the federal government. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made the announcement Wednesday morning. This round of funding through the POKER RUN, LEGACY RUN ON SATURDAY TO SUPPORT AMERICAN 7 hours ago · Emporia’s American Legion Post 5 will be the host site for a special fundraiser Saturday. The Poker Run and Legacy Run will launch at 10:30 am, with stops in Williamsburg, Scranton, Harveyville and Americus before the last bikes and cars come back to the Legion by 4:30 pm. There will be a KANSAS CITY ROYALS SNAP 5 GAME LOSING SKID WITH 6-1 WIN 8 hours ago · The Kansas City Royals powered past the Oakland A’s 6-1 to end a 5 game losing skid Thursday night. Hunter Dozier drove in a run with a double and Kelvin Gutierrez drove in 2 runs with a single in the 7th. Andrew Benintendi hit a solo home run and Jorge Soler hit SENATE BILL 13 AND REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE DISCUSSED BY USD 1 day ago · USD 253 Emporia is considering what course of action to take regarding recent legislation at the state level as it works towards a finalized 2022 budget. Like the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning, the Board of Education Wednesday discussed the KANSAS JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP WRAPS UP THURSDAY 8 hours ago · The Kansas Jr Amateur golf Championship wrapped Thursday in Hays. Emporian Hudson Sauder finished in 14th place in the 14 and under flight. He finished with an 89 for his 3rd round and finished the 3 days 50 over par REWARD POSTED FOR EMPORIA WOMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO 2 hours ago · There is now a reward posted for the Emporia woman who accepted a plea agreement in a parental custody case involving a reported missing child early this year. Lyon County Crime Stoppers has a reward of up to $1,000 in the case of Jessica Suzanne Downs, FIRE: ONE APARTMENT AT 816 CONGRESS DESTROYED, SEVERAL At least one apartment is a complete loss and several others were damaged when fire broke out in an apartment house near downtown Emporia early Wednesday. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the apartment in the attic’s southeast corner was destroyed after fire was reported at 816 KVOEWEATHERCONTACT USSTAFFBIRTHDAYSPHOTO GALLERIESAT WORK NETWORK Lyon County deputies seeking stolen boat, theft suspects. Chuck Samples May 10, 2021 News. USD 253 Emporia offering condolences to families, offering support to students follow. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. Fourth annual La Grind Gravel Race held in Emporia Saturday and Sunday. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. CORONAVIRUS: USD 284 CHASE COUNTY ANNOUNCES COVID 9 hours ago · USD 284 Chase County’s Board of Education has passed a COVID Reopening Plan. The board is making masks optional and is allowing patrons or outside groups to use its facilities, although these groups need to fill out a Facilities Use Form for district COVID-19 RETURN-TO-NORMAL PLAN, NEW DISCIPLINE POINTS 1 day ago · The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education went through several key policy issues at its regular meeting Wednesday night. Board members approved a return-to-normal plan with the COVID-19 pandemic waning. Superintendent Bob Blair says the decision

followed a

CORONAVIRUS: EMPORIA, AREA COMMUNITIES RECEIVE CONFIRMED Final numbers have been announced for area cities and towns receiving the latest round of COVID-19 relief funds originating with the federal government. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made the announcement Wednesday morning. This round of funding through the POKER RUN, LEGACY RUN ON SATURDAY TO SUPPORT AMERICAN 7 hours ago · Emporia’s American Legion Post 5 will be the host site for a special fundraiser Saturday. The Poker Run and Legacy Run will launch at 10:30 am, with stops in Williamsburg, Scranton, Harveyville and Americus before the last bikes and cars come back to the Legion by 4:30 pm. There will be a KANSAS CITY ROYALS SNAP 5 GAME LOSING SKID WITH 6-1 WIN 8 hours ago · The Kansas City Royals powered past the Oakland A’s 6-1 to end a 5 game losing skid Thursday night. Hunter Dozier drove in a run with a double and Kelvin Gutierrez drove in 2 runs with a single in the 7th. Andrew Benintendi hit a solo home run and Jorge Soler hit SENATE BILL 13 AND REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE DISCUSSED BY USD 1 day ago · USD 253 Emporia is considering what course of action to take regarding recent legislation at the state level as it works towards a finalized 2022 budget. Like the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning, the Board of Education Wednesday discussed the KANSAS JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP WRAPS UP THURSDAY 8 hours ago · The Kansas Jr Amateur golf Championship wrapped Thursday in Hays. Emporian Hudson Sauder finished in 14th place in the 14 and under flight. He finished with an 89 for his 3rd round and finished the 3 days 50 over par REWARD POSTED FOR EMPORIA WOMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO 2 hours ago · There is now a reward posted for the Emporia woman who accepted a plea agreement in a parental custody case involving a reported missing child early this year. Lyon County Crime Stoppers has a reward of up to $1,000 in the case of Jessica Suzanne Downs, FIRE: ONE APARTMENT AT 816 CONGRESS DESTROYED, SEVERAL At least one apartment is a complete loss and several others were damaged when fire broke out in an apartment house near downtown Emporia early Wednesday. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the apartment in the attic’s southeast corner was destroyed after fire was reported at 816 CORONAVIRUS: FIRST #VAXTONORMAL WEEKLY INCENTIVE WINNERS 6 hours ago · The first winners in the new #VaxToNormal COVID-19 vaccination and incentive campaign were announced Friday morning. Allison Curtis, Mallory Ginn, Brad Kraft, Leslie Mullen, Dena Russell-Marino and Ben Simmons each won $50 gift certificates from Emporia Main Street as part of a CORONAVIRUS: EMPORIA, AREA COMMUNITIES RECEIVE CONFIRMED Final numbers have been announced for area cities and towns receiving the latest round of COVID-19 relief funds originating with the federal government. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made the announcement Wednesday morning. This round of funding through the CORONAVIRUS: USD 284 CHASE COUNTY ANNOUNCES COVID 9 hours ago · USD 284 Chase County’s Board of Education has passed a COVID Reopening Plan. The board is making masks optional and is allowing patrons or outside groups to use its facilities, although these groups need to fill out a Facilities Use Form for district

approval.

SYMPHONY IN THE FLINT HILLS SET FOR SATURDAY OUTSIDE 6 hours ago · It’s just about time for Symphony in the Flint Hills. The sold-out concert begins at 6:30 pm near Council Grove, but activities begin well before that as Operations Manager Kelly Tastove mentioned on KVOE’s Morning Show this week. In addition, there will be education tents from 1:30-5 pm OLATHE RESIDENTS HURT IN I-35 WRECK NEAR EMPORIA 11 hours ago · Two Kansas City-area residents were taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a crash on Emporia’s northern edge Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck on Interstate 35 near the East Sixth Avenue exit happened just before 5 pm. A car driven by 35-year-old Amanda Ford of KANSAS JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP WRAPS UP THURSDAY 8 hours ago · The Kansas Jr Amateur golf Championship wrapped Thursday in Hays. Emporian Hudson Sauder finished in 14th place in the 14 and under flight. He finished with an 89 for his 3rd round and finished the 3 days 50 over par. BUDGET REQUESTS CONTINUE FOR LYON COUNTY COMMISSION 1 day ago · Lyon County Commissioners continued their budget planning for the 2022 fiscal year Thursday. During their regular action session Thursday, commissioners received two allocation requests, the first coming from Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope. Cope’s request came EMPORIA MENS AND WOMENS CITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE 6 hours ago · The Emporia mens and womens city golf championships will be played this weekend. There are 39 golfers entered in the mens championship including defending champion William Tsao. There are 9 golfers entered in the womens championship including the defending champion Avery Eckert. Saturdays first NICA CYCLING RACE TAKING PLACE SUNDAY AT CAMP ALEXANDER 9 hours ago · A bike race postponed due to bad weather last month is taking place this weekend. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s race at Camp Alexander officially starts at 9:30 am, with registration beginning at 7 am. The awards ceremony is set for 3:30 pm. Organizers are putting out an CITY COMMISSION DISCUSSING POSSIBILITIES FOR VACANT How to best manage the city’s vacant and dilapidating properties is a question Emporia City Commissioners are currently pondering. During their recent study session Wednesday morning, commissioners were updated on the city’s ordinances in place to address said properties by City Attorney Christina Montgomery. KVOEWEATHERCONTACT USSTAFFBIRTHDAYSPHOTO GALLERIESAT WORK NETWORK Lyon County deputies seeking stolen boat, theft suspects. Chuck Samples May 10, 2021 News. USD 253 Emporia offering condolences to families, offering support to students follow. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. Fourth annual La Grind Gravel Race held in Emporia Saturday and Sunday. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. DRIVE-THRU VACCINATION CLINIC ANNOUNCED AS PART OF # The coming clinic is part of the recently announced #VaxToNormal campaign which is seeking to increase vaccination rates within the core KVOE listening area including Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties and Woodson County. BUDGET REQUESTS CONTINUE FOR LYON COUNTY COMMISSION 21 hours ago · Lyon County Commissioners continued their budget planning for the 2022 fiscal year Thursday. During their regular action session Thursday, commissioners received two allocation requests, the first coming from Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope. Cope’s request came KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WRAP UP OTA’S 20 hours ago · The Kansas City Chiefs finished voluntary OTA’s and look ahead to mandatory minicamp. Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid gave an update on the status of new Chief Kyle Long following his knee injury. The NFL Network is reporting that Long fractured SEMI DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER ROUNDABOUT CRASH IN WEST 1 day ago · A non-injury crash near Emporia’s western city limits led to the arrest of the driver of the semi involved in the wreck. Lyon County Sergeant Zach Shafer says deputies, Emporia Police and Emporia-Lyon County EMS were dispatched to the Interstate 35 roundabout shortly after 2:30 am Thursday after a semi overturned. DAY 2 OF KANSAS JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 1 day ago · At the Kansas Junior Amateur golf Championship being played at Hays. Emporian Hudson Sauder has advanced to the championship round after finishing in a tie for 11th place in the 14 and under-age flight. He shot a 2nd round 84 after his first round of 90 to finish the first two rounds at 174 and 2021’S FIRST ROUND OF SUMMER HEAT, HUMIDITY IN PLACE 1 day ago · With hot, humid conditions expected into early next week, Newman Regional Health Dr. Aaron Watters is encouraging people to plan ahead and hopefully beat the heat. Watters started noticing issues during Unbound Gravel activities last weekend, when humidity joined temperatures in the mid-80s — but SENATE BILL 13 AND REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE DISCUSSED BY USD 1 day ago · USD 253 Emporia is considering what course of action to take regarding recent legislation at the state level as it works towards a finalized 2022 budget. Like the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning, the Board of Education Wednesday discussed the LYON COUNTY RECEIVING OVER $4,600 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY Lyon County is getting another round of supplemental federal funds to help emergency food and shelter programs. The United Way of the Flint Hills says this grant amount totals just over $4,600 and will help expand the capacity in so-called high-need areas countywide. EMPORIA’S SALVATION ARMY GIVING AWAY FANS THURSDAY 1 day ago · The Salvation Army will be distributing fans Thursday in preparation for the rising temperatures expected in the coming days. Fans will be distributed curbside at their Annex Building at 209 West 4th Avenue from 1-3 pm. Kristen Lawrence, Emergency Services

Coordinator with

KVOEWEATHERCONTACT USSTAFFBIRTHDAYSPHOTO GALLERIESAT WORK NETWORK Lyon County deputies seeking stolen boat, theft suspects. Chuck Samples May 10, 2021 News. USD 253 Emporia offering condolences to families, offering support to students follow. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. Fourth annual La Grind Gravel Race held in Emporia Saturday and Sunday. Tagan Trahoon May 09, 2021 News. DRIVE-THRU VACCINATION CLINIC ANNOUNCED AS PART OF # The coming clinic is part of the recently announced #VaxToNormal campaign which is seeking to increase vaccination rates within the core KVOE listening area including Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties and Woodson County. BUDGET REQUESTS CONTINUE FOR LYON COUNTY COMMISSION 21 hours ago · Lyon County Commissioners continued their budget planning for the 2022 fiscal year Thursday. During their regular action session Thursday, commissioners received two allocation requests, the first coming from Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope. Cope’s request came KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WRAP UP OTA’S 20 hours ago · The Kansas City Chiefs finished voluntary OTA’s and look ahead to mandatory minicamp. Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid gave an update on the status of new Chief Kyle Long following his knee injury. The NFL Network is reporting that Long fractured SEMI DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER ROUNDABOUT CRASH IN WEST 1 day ago · A non-injury crash near Emporia’s western city limits led to the arrest of the driver of the semi involved in the wreck. Lyon County Sergeant Zach Shafer says deputies, Emporia Police and Emporia-Lyon County EMS were dispatched to the Interstate 35 roundabout shortly after 2:30 am Thursday after a semi overturned. DAY 2 OF KANSAS JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 1 day ago · At the Kansas Junior Amateur golf Championship being played at Hays. Emporian Hudson Sauder has advanced to the championship round after finishing in a tie for 11th place in the 14 and under-age flight. He shot a 2nd round 84 after his first round of 90 to finish the first two rounds at 174 and 2021’S FIRST ROUND OF SUMMER HEAT, HUMIDITY IN PLACE 1 day ago · With hot, humid conditions expected into early next week, Newman Regional Health Dr. Aaron Watters is encouraging people to plan ahead and hopefully beat the heat. Watters started noticing issues during Unbound Gravel activities last weekend, when humidity joined temperatures in the mid-80s — but SENATE BILL 13 AND REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE DISCUSSED BY USD 1 day ago · USD 253 Emporia is considering what course of action to take regarding recent legislation at the state level as it works towards a finalized 2022 budget. Like the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning, the Board of Education Wednesday discussed the LYON COUNTY RECEIVING OVER $4,600 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY Lyon County is getting another round of supplemental federal funds to help emergency food and shelter programs. The United Way of the Flint Hills says this grant amount totals just over $4,600 and will help expand the capacity in so-called high-need areas countywide. EMPORIA’S SALVATION ARMY GIVING AWAY FANS THURSDAY 1 day ago · The Salvation Army will be distributing fans Thursday in preparation for the rising temperatures expected in the coming days. Fans will be distributed curbside at their Annex Building at 209 West 4th Avenue from 1-3 pm. Kristen Lawrence, Emergency Services

Coordinator with

DRIVE-THRU VACCINATION CLINIC ANNOUNCED AS PART OF # The coming clinic is part of the recently announced #VaxToNormal campaign which is seeking to increase vaccination rates within the core KVOE listening area including Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties and Woodson County. BUDGET REQUESTS CONTINUE FOR LYON COUNTY COMMISSION 21 hours ago · Lyon County Commissioners continued their budget planning for the 2022 fiscal year Thursday. During their regular action session Thursday, commissioners received two allocation requests, the first coming from Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope. Cope’s request came COVID-19 RETURN-TO-NORMAL PLAN, NEW DISCIPLINE POINTS 1 day ago · The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education went through several key policy issues at its regular meeting Wednesday night. Board members approved a return-to-normal plan with the COVID-19 pandemic waning. Superintendent Bob Blair says the decision

followed a

2021’S FIRST ROUND OF SUMMER HEAT, HUMIDITY IN PLACE 1 day ago · With hot, humid conditions expected into early next week, Newman Regional Health Dr. Aaron Watters is encouraging people to plan ahead and hopefully beat the heat. Watters started noticing issues during Unbound Gravel activities last weekend, when humidity joined temperatures in the mid-80s — but FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS PENDING FOR AREA RESIDENT TUCKER LEE 20 hours ago · Area resident Tucker Lee has sadly passed after a hard-fought battle with cancer over the past several months. Lee passed away Wednesday after battling NUT carcinoma a rare form of cancer that is typically found in the head, neck and lungs. The cancer

was

EMPORIA’S SALVATION ARMY GIVING AWAY FANS THURSDAY 1 day ago · The Salvation Army will be distributing fans Thursday in preparation for the rising temperatures expected in the coming days. Fans will be distributed curbside at their Annex Building at 209 West 4th Avenue from 1-3 pm. Kristen Lawrence, Emergency Services

Coordinator with

CITY COMMISSION DISCUSSING POSSIBILITIES FOR VACANT 1 day ago · How to best manage the city’s vacant and dilapidating properties is a question Emporia City Commissioners are currently pondering. During their recent study session Wednesday morning, commissioners were updated on the city’s ordinances in place to address said properties by City Attorney Christina Montgomery. LYON COUNTY COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER GIVES MOMS-TO-BE VITAL 1 day ago · Expectant moms got their children-to-be off to a good start by attending the Lyon County Community Baby Shower on Wednesday. Expecting moms received health information from a range of professionals at the different booths as well as free materials on USD 253 APPOINTS INTERIM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HUMAN 1 day ago · USD 253 Emporia has announced its selection to fill the soon-to-be-vacant Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources position on an interim basis. Dr. Brad Kempf, the current principal of West Middle School in Lawrence, was approved as the interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources during FIRST COURT APPEARANCE SET FOR THOMAS STAGGS IN ANIMAL 1 day ago · The court process will begin later this month for Thomas Staggs on animal cruelty charges — just not on the same initial schedule as his wife. Staggs will have his first appearance in Lyon County District Court on June 17, three days after Rhonda Staggs’ first appearance is scheduled. Both are KVOECONTACT USSTAFFBIRTHDAYSPHOTO GALLERIESAT WORK NETWORKWHITE SOX COMPLETE SWEEP OF ROYALS Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and Salvador Perez hit 2 home runs to power the Kansas City Royals to a 10-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night. CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 PROTOCOLS NOW OVER AT EMPORIA STATE 6 hours ago · Campus life has returned to normal for Emporia State University. All COVID-19 protocols, including mask use, six-foot social distancing spaces and extra disinfection, officially ended Monday. The only exception to the mask use policy is the Student Wellness Center, which is still requiring mask use

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Posting your job is simple, cheap, and easy. To learn more, click here. Job Description Company Date Posted Maintenance Jack's Lawn & Pool 05-21-21 Asst. Maintenance Director USD AREA HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PAIRINGS The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the regional baseball and softball pairings for next week. In 2-1A regionals for baseball: At Humboldt - Lebo/Waverly is the number 2 seed and will play Humboldt. Southern Lyon County is the number 3 seed and will play Pleasanton. At MEMORIAL, EXPENSE FUNDS SET UP FOR SATURDAY CRASH VICTIMS Memorial funds and fundraising ventures have been established to honor and help the teenaged victims of Saturday's fatal crash near Emporia. Emporia State Federal Credit Union is accepting donations for the Chase and Paxton Luby Memorial Fund, while a FUNDRAISER FOR STRONG CITY MAN INJURED IN JANUARY VEHICLE The fundraiser will take place Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Chicken House located at 8 East Street in Olpe. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support 26-year-old Alex Conley who suffered serious injuries after a vehicle accident in late January. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DIRECTOR PLEASED WITH TURNOUT Habitat for Humanity's longstanding home-building program will get a boost from Saturday's disc golf tournament. So will Habitat's new push to offer smaller-scale home improvements. The di COUNCIL GROVE MAN HURT IN ROLLOVER CRASH EARLY SATURDAY A Council Grove man suffered potentially serious injuries after a wreck early Saturday in Herington. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 25-year-old Chance Bender was southbound on ONE ARRESTED AFTER WRECK KILLS EMPORIA STATE ATHLETICS An Emporia man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on West Sixth Ave. Thursday afternoon and another arrested in connection to the

death.

KVOECONTACT USSTAFFBIRTHDAYSPHOTO GALLERIESAT WORK NETWORKWHITE SOX COMPLETE SWEEP OF ROYALS Andrew Benintendi hit a grand slam and Salvador Perez hit 2 home runs to power the Kansas City Royals to a 10-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night. CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 PROTOCOLS NOW OVER AT EMPORIA STATE 6 hours ago · Campus life has returned to normal for Emporia State University. All COVID-19 protocols, including mask use, six-foot social distancing spaces and extra disinfection, officially ended Monday. The only exception to the mask use policy is the Student Wellness Center, which is still requiring mask use

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Advertise Your Garage Sale! For just $5, you receive: Your Garage Sale listed above (UNLIMITED WORDING) Your Garage Sale will be read LIVE On-Air throughout the week as well as at 9:15 on Friday morning and 7:20 on Saturday morning. We will consisten

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Posting your job is simple, cheap, and easy. To learn more, click here. Job Description Company Date Posted Maintenance Jack's Lawn & Pool 05-21-21 Asst. Maintenance Director USD AREA HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PAIRINGS The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the regional baseball and softball pairings for next week. In 2-1A regionals for baseball: At Humboldt - Lebo/Waverly is the number 2 seed and will play Humboldt. Southern Lyon County is the number 3 seed and will play Pleasanton. At MEMORIAL, EXPENSE FUNDS SET UP FOR SATURDAY CRASH VICTIMS Memorial funds and fundraising ventures have been established to honor and help the teenaged victims of Saturday's fatal crash near Emporia. Emporia State Federal Credit Union is accepting donations for the Chase and Paxton Luby Memorial Fund, while a FUNDRAISER FOR STRONG CITY MAN INJURED IN JANUARY VEHICLE The fundraiser will take place Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Chicken House located at 8 East Street in Olpe. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support 26-year-old Alex Conley who suffered serious injuries after a vehicle accident in late January. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DIRECTOR PLEASED WITH TURNOUT Habitat for Humanity's longstanding home-building program will get a boost from Saturday's disc golf tournament. So will Habitat's new push to offer smaller-scale home improvements. The di COUNCIL GROVE MAN HURT IN ROLLOVER CRASH EARLY SATURDAY A Council Grove man suffered potentially serious injuries after a wreck early Saturday in Herington. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 25-year-old Chance Bender was southbound on ONE ARRESTED AFTER WRECK KILLS EMPORIA STATE ATHLETICS An Emporia man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on West Sixth Ave. Thursday afternoon and another arrested in connection to the

death.

CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 PROTOCOLS NOW OVER AT EMPORIA STATE 6 hours ago · Campus life has returned to normal for Emporia State University. All COVID-19 protocols, including mask use, six-foot social distancing spaces and extra disinfection, officially ended Monday. The only exception to the mask use policy is the Student Wellness Center, which is still requiring mask use MOBILE FOOD PANTRY RETURNING TO ABUNDANT HARVEST ON 11 hours ago · Emporia’s second mobile food bank of the year is coming to Abundant Harvest. The food giveaway, courtesy of Kansas Food Bank and Tyson Foods, will go from 1-3 pm Tuesday or until the food is all handed out. On KVOE’s Morning Show on Monday, Food NATIONAL TEACHER’S HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2020 INDUCTION 8 hours ago · Traditionally, the month of June sees the National Teacher’s Hall of Fame in full preparation mode for the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, however, that won’t be the case this year. After having to postpone all activities last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and even with coronavirus ROYALS LOSE TO TWINS 2-1 14 hours ago · The Minnesota Twins held on for a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals Sunday. Minnesota scored a run in the 3rd inning. The Royals tied the game in the 4th inning when Whit Merrifield scored on an Andrew Benintendi single. Minnesota took the lead for good with

a

BUDGETS, SALARY MOVEMENT, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AHEAD FOR 11 hours ago · Purchases and updates are on the agenda for the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education this week. Board members will have several items of note when they review human resources and fiscal resources items Wednesday evening. A funding and budget projections update will be discussed, with a UNBOUND GRAVEL: EMPORIA THE ‘SECRET SAUCE’ TO ANOTHER 1 day ago · Light drizzle did nothing to dampen the triumphant atmosphere evident at Unbound Gravel’s official awards ceremony Sunday morning. Over 2,600 riders from around the world participated in the various races, and crowds were sizable for the start and the LYON COUNTY FOOD AND FARM COUNCIL AIMING TO INCREASE LOCAL 3 hours ago · The Lyon County Food and Farm Council is currently working to recruit businesses to assist in its mission to reduce the amount of discarded food entering the landfill. During a recent update to the Lyon County Commission last week, Council Program Director Teresa Briggs discussed this endeavor LYON COUNTY RECEIVING OVER $4,600 IN FEDERAL EMERGENCY 1 day ago · Lyon County is getting another round of supplemental federal funds to help emergency food and shelter programs. The United Way of the Flint Hills says this grant amount totals just over $4,600 and will help expand the capacity in so-called high-need areas

countywide.

EMPORIA MASONIC LODGE HOSTS FREE CANCER SCREENING EVENT Turnout was steady Saturday at the Emporia Masonic Lodge, where doctors and staff provided a variety of potentially life-saving cancer screenings free of charge. The event was put on through the Emporia Masonic Lodge in partnership with the University of Kansas Cancer Center. Dr. Kaitlyn Kollmann of AMAZON SCAM REPORTED TO EMPORIA POLICE 1 day ago · Emporia Police are reporting instances of a scam allegedly connected to Amazon. The department says scammers are emailing people claiming to represent Amazon Fraud as they try to help resolve purportedly fraudulent charges on a victim’s account. * HEAT ADVISORY: Areawide from 1-7 pm Saturday.

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Teenager accused of shooting into at least one of four occupied Emporia dwellings last fall reaches plea agreement The teenager accused of shooting into at least one of four Emporia dwellings last fall has reached a plea agreement in his case.

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