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Lawmakers passed a new abortion reporting law, but Kansas won't enforce it ahead of trial
Kansas won't enforce a new law requiring abortion providers to ask patients why they are seeking an abortion and report the answers to the government. The new law went into effect July 1 but has become embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit from abortion providers, and now the state has agreed not to enforce it ahead of a trial next summer. ...
Local Democratic Party leadership reacts to Joe Biden’s first remarks since stepping out of Presidential race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - President Joe Biden addressed the public for the first time since stepping out of the Presidential race on Wednesday night. Local democratic party leaders told KCTV5 they are grateful for the service Biden has given to the country, but they also said it’s time for a new leader of the party.
‘Angry voters’: Kansas election director on Postal Service crush
KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas Election Director Bryan Caskey shared concerns over the U.S. Postal Service being able to handle the upcoming crush of mail-in ballots. According to a report from The Associated Press, election directors from across the country voiced concerns over the possibility of ballots not being delivered in time to be counted in […]
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and Kansas Health Foundation...
It’s officially official: Denim and Diamonds signature event sells out
This time, there are no more tickets left. Newman Regional Health has no more room to add people for its Denim and Diamonds signature event Aug. 2. Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton says there has been “overwhelming” interest, both before an initial sellout announcement earlier this month and after a handful of seats were made available.
Leap of Faith Martial Arts organizes walkathon benefiting Corky’s Cupboard
A special walkathon is taking place Saturday. Leap of Faith Martial Arts is sponsoring The Corky’s Cupboard Walkathon on Saturday as part of Hannah Henderson’s black belt project. Activities will be from 8:30 am to noon at C of E Park. Admission will be $5 or a nonperishable...
Pioneer Bluffs celebrating National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday
Pioneer Bluffs has its annual Day of the Cowboy Celebration on Saturday. Activities are from 6:30-8:30 pm, including cowboy songs as performed by Jeff Davidson and Annie Wilson. There will also be an old-fashioned ice cream social with ice cream, cherry gelato and special toppings included. The Day of the...
'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' opens at Granada
We are Emporia Area Community Theatre (WeAct)’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opened at the Emporia Granada Theatre Thursday evening. The musical brings the beloved “Peanuts” characters created by Charles Schulz to life. This production boasts an impressive set and costume...
Emporia Public Library nears end of Summer Reading Program with pool party Sunday
The Emporia Public Library is transitioning from summer to fall activities, but not before making a splash in the process. The library has its annual Summer Pool Party at the Jones Aquatic Center from 6:30-8 pm Sunday. On KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Director Pauline Stacchini reminded parents to have their children turn in their reading minutes — and not just for the pool party.
Sundays at the Site to highlight military exploits of Teddy Roosevelt, Frederick Funston during Spanish-American War
The latest Sundays at the Site presentation deals with military history. Sunday’s activities at the Red Rocks State Historic Site will feature the military exploits of Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt and General Frederick Funston as part of the Spanish-American War, as well as their friendships with longtime Emporia Gazette publisher William Allen White.
Madison’s Boomtown Cafe to close, future of Harry C’s Gasoline Alley to be evaluated
One eatery in downtown Madison is closing its doors, and the long-term future of another is unclear. Boomtown Cafe will close after lunch Aug. 2 after 14 months of operation. In a social media post, the restaurant says “we simply are not generating enough sales to support continued operations.” Owners are encouraging people who may be interested in taking over the Boomtown operations to reach out and discuss plans.
Water main break reported in east Emporia
Emporia’s Underground Utilities Department is busy with unplanned repairs Friday morning. Crews have been dispatched to a water main break on East Ninth between East and Topeka. Customers will be without water service for much of the morning. Other details are pending.
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