Category Archives: News
Pair of receptions honor combined 40 years of service to Lyon County Friday as friends, colleagues and family bid farewell to longtime County Clerk Tammy Vopat and County Attorney Marc Goodman
A pair of careers spanning a combined 40 years were celebrated inside of the Lyon County Courthouse Friday afternoon with two notable figures in county leadership now off into retirement. Tammy Vopat ...
Jan 11, 2025 Pictured left to right: Retiring Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat and County Attorney Marc Goodman. Photos by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
$350,000 anonymous gift announced for Little Lyons
Renovations at Little Lyons Childcare are getting a significant boost, thanks to a six-figure donation. The Little Lyons Board of Directors says it has received an anonymous donation of $350,000. The ...
Jan 10, 2025 Lyon County is applying for Hazard Mitigation funds to build a storm shelter at Little Lyons Childcare (pictured) and to install a storm siren in Thorndale. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
ESU Foundation names new leader
A man with experience in executive positions in higher education, healthcare and special needs improvements will be the next leader of the Emporia State University Foundation. ESU says Jason Drummond ...
Jan 10, 2025 Jason Drummond. Emporia State University photo.
Flint Hills Towing named Chamber Business of the Year
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has started its annual awards announcements with its Business of the Year recipient. Flint Hills Towing was named Friday, with the Chamber mentioning economic cont...
Jan 10, 2025 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photo.
Two arrested after alleged burglaries, thefts in Osage County
Reported burglaries near Osage City and Overbrook have led to two arrests. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the reports were noted between Jan. 3-5. Following early investigative work, deputies a...
Jan 10, 2025 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
Traffic on Emporia's main streets improving, but EPD maintains travel advisory with wintry mix possible Saturday evening
Already with Level 2 crash reporting underway all week, Emporia Police officers are telling drivers locally to limit their travel until further notice. Officers are asking residents to avoid all non-e...
Jan 10, 2025 Travel on West 12th outside the KVOE studios went from snowy to wet as Friday progressed. Similar progress was not noted on C of E Drive. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Economic Development Advancement Committee poised to study potential RDA changes, pending City Commission approval
There may be changes to the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas' board structure, but those won't be coming for a while. The RDA Board of Directors meeting Friday saw a new develop...
Jan 10, 2025 Members of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors discuss a proposal to let the Economic Development Advancement Committee study possible changes to RDA operations. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Injury accident reported on Interstate 35 east of Emporia Friday
Emergency crews are responding to a reported injury accident on Interstate 35. The accident was reported just before noon at I-35 mile marker 141 southbound west of the Neosho Rapids Hartford exit. Fu...
Jan 10, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Vander Linden to serve 36 months in prison following sentencing hearing Thursday
A former Burlington teacher and wrestling coach will spend the next three years in prison following sentencing in Coffey County Thursday. 32-year-old Michael Vander Linden was sentenced to 36 months i...
Jan 10, 2025 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Marcotte, USD 421 reach separation agreement
Brad Marcotte is officially the former superintendent at USD 421 Lyndon. Marcotte and school board members finalized a separation and release agreement as part of a special meeting last week. As part ...
Jan 09, 2025 USD 421 Lyndon logo.
