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Steambath continues through weekend; isolated severe storms possible Saturday night
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (205+ words) Steamy summertime conditions appear to stay locked in place through the Fourth of July and, possibly, into the middle of next week. High temperatures in the low to mid-90s and dewpoints in the low 70s will lead to heat index readings at…...
Don't want a July 4 cookout catastrophe? USDA offers food safety tips
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (203+ words) On this Fourth of July weekend, you're asked to make sure your insides don't explode like the fireworks because of poor food safety measures. If you're grilling, USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers says it's best to have a food…...
Independence Day weekend events abound areawide
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (241+ words) With this Fourth of July celebrating 250 years of American independence, several area communities are holding special activities. Cottonwood Falls has activities starting at 5 pm Friday. Organizer Clay Childs says there will be a block party on Broadway between Pearl and…...
KDOT approves bid for K-99 geometric improvements in south Emporia; local company wins highway signage bid
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (147+ words) KVOE The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced a nearly $2 million bid award for geometric improvements coming for Kansas Highway 99 in south Emporia. Killough Construction of Ottawa bid over $1. 8 million to be the lead contractor on a grading and surfacing…...
2026 Lunar Ride coming July 18th
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (181+ words) 2026 Lunar Ride graphic. The 2026 Lunar Ride is coming up later this month and organizers are encouraging you to mark it on your calendar. The ride will take place on July 18th, offering two distances: a 30-mile and 50-mile ride for participants,…...
Emporia City Commission pushing back regular meeting scheduled for July 15th one week to July 22; Notable adjustment as meeting is set to see consideration and potential approval of several items related to Flint Hills Digital Campus proposal
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (250+ words) Several matters developed in relation to the proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus were scheduled to be considered by July 15th; however, Emporia City Commissioners will now be taking those matters up a week later than originally planned. During their regular action…...
More than 600, 000 Kansans projected to travel over course of 4th of July holiday weekend with peak travel time expected to begin Friday afternoon
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (291+ words) KVOE Despite higher prices at the gas pump, Kansas AAA is still anticipating a sizeable number of travelers for the Fourth of July holiday period. According to AAA Kansas Manager of Public and Government Affairs Shawn Steward, current projections indicate…...
Work on new Emergency Communications facility structure set to begin by late summer according to latest update from LCECC Director
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (167+ words) KVOE Development of Lyon County's new 911 dispatch facility is moving along well thus far, with work on the physical structure likely to begin soon. According to Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne Van Gundy, work is ongoing on the…...
Emporia High Thespian troupe members reflect on historic trip to Indiana and high placements at 2026 International Thespian Festival
22+ hour ago (468+ words) Enlightening, rewarding and inspiring were just some of the terms members of the Emporia High School Thespian troupe used to describe their recent experience at the International Thespian Festival. The troupe traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, this past week, taking with…...
Emporia Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals recommend approval of all matters before them Tuesday; however, not all by unanimous vote
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (434+ words) All matters that came before the Emporia Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday evening gained recommendations for approval; however, all but one were not unanimous decisions. While the Digital Infrastructure Overlay document gained a 7-0 vote, commissioners were split…...