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Regional Development Association looking into 'indirect economic development' opportunity by partnering with Indiana based MakeMyMove
A new venture with significant economic benefits is in the early stages of discussion for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas. The venture in question is MakeMyMove, a company based out of Indianapolis, Indiana which promotes communities looking to grow their populations to remote or work-from-a...
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Law Enforcement Torch Run, Ron's Ride set for later this month to benefit Special Olympic Athletes
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is set for May 29 and 30. Local law enforcement will pick up the torch from the Lyon-Coffey County line on the 29th, bring it to Emporia, and head south toward Greenwood County. Emporia is one stop for the torch heading towards Wichita for the Kansas Special Olympic Games being held that w...
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Kansas Department of Commerce announces ROOMS grant for upper-story development
A recently-announced grant program for upper-story development got at least some of its inspiration from Emporia's work in this economic development field, according to Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods: The Kansas Department of Commerce recently announced funding through the Residential Opportunities on Main St...
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'My heart is in helping people:' Argabright details run for Kansas Senate
Mike Argabright is looking to change direction with his community service. Argabright announced a run for the Kansas Senate 17th District last week after retiring last summer from USD 252 Southern Lyon County. He tells KVOE News "my heart is in helping people." Argabright is currently the only announced candi...
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Gufler Mansion owners join KVOE Morning Show to discuss business evolution, ongoing sale of property and path forward
What has it meant for Brad and Susan Cochennet to run the Gufler Mansion since 2016? The couple came on KVOE's Morning Show on Monday to discuss their time running the mansion, the evolution of the business, their recent announcement of selling the property and their path forward once the mansion is sold. The Cochennet...
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Revised skate park plans unveiled ahead of Emporia City Commission discussion
Revised plans for Emporia's new skate park in Whittier Park will be presented to the Emporia City Commission this week. Renderings from American Ramp Company have been posted to the city of Emporia's social media page and also at KVOE.com's social media. This follows work by American Ramp and the city Skate Park Adviso...
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Pretrial hearing set for late May in Lyon County vehicular murder case
A pretrial hearing is coming later this month in a Lyon County vehicular murder case. On Friday, Judge Jeff Larson set a hearing date for May 28 in the case against Travis Edwards, accused in the traffic deaths of two people. Edwards, a semi driver, is charged will killing 29-year-old Ryan Miller of Independence, Misso...
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One Lyon County drug distribution case goes to plea, another moving towards trial
Sentencing is ahead this summer in a Lyon County drug distribution case that has moved to a no-contest plea. Alexander Stewart had originally been charged with distributing up to 100 grams of psilocybin (sill-uh-SY-bin), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after an alleged incident in mid-Decem...
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WEATHER: With a few exceptions, rain a key part of forecast all this week
The week ahead has numerous chances for rain, occasional chances for storms and practically no chances for severe weather. There is a good chance of showers and embedded thunderstorms through Monday and a moderate chance for Monday evening. Tuesday should be clear and dry, but rain chances return late Wednesday morning...
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Better than 300 students take first step to future success during 2024 Emporia High School graduation Sunday
Sunday was not just the tip of the iceberg, but the start of a whole new journey for the 2024 senior class of Emporia High School. That was the message from EHS Principal Dathan Fischer to the more than 300 graduating seniors during the EHS graduation ceremony inside a full-capacity White Auditorium. During his comment...
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Kansas governor vetoes two more bills
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a pair of bills sought by Republicans on Friday. The governor vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 172, which would have created the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act. The bill was designed to halt "foreign principals" from certain countries from holdin...
May 11, 2024
Worthy charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement after incident at empty Emporia hotel
Formal charges have been filed and a first court appearance date is set for a woman who allegedly evaded law enforcement authorities before climbing onto the roof of an empty Emporia hotel several days ago. Amy Worthy, 39, was charged with misdemeanor interference with law enforcement and will appear in court at 1:15 p...
May 11, 2024
Wabaunsee County, Eureka schools get Challenge Awards
Two area schools have been named as 2023 Challenge Awards recipients, as announced by the Kansas State Department of Education. Ninety-seven schools are on the listing, including the following from nearby counties: *USD 389 Eureka: Marshall Elementary School *USD 417 Morris County: Prairie Heights Elementary School The...
May 11, 2024
Energy evident at Emporia State during spring commencement events
Emporia State President Ken Hush says "there is a definite energy on campus" as the academic year came to an end with commencement activities Saturday. Hush credits much of that to recent construction, notably the Nursing + Student Wellness Center, as well as the recent barrage of scholarship announcements fo...
May 11, 2024
New owners for Rollers? Emporia rink on the market
Emporia's roller skating rink is on the market. Rollers, 701 Graham, has been listed, according to owner Kelly Maxfield. As a result, the business is tentatively set to be closed at least between May 19-July 31. Birthday party reservations are not being taken for dates after May 18. Maxfield says the decision to sell c...
May 11, 2024