Category Archives: News
New David Traylor Zoo Director Brenda Young experienced heading into new role
Brenda Young's 24 years of experience in the zoological field has paid off. Young was recently named the new Director of the David Traylor Zoo replacing Lisa Keith. Young joined KVOE's Newsmaker Segme...
Aug 22, 2024 Photo Courtesy of City of Emporia
Stormont-Vail schedules 'A Day in the Life' for Emporia, Lyon County leaders
Stormont-Vail is encouraging Emporia and Lyon County leaders to attend its latest rendition of "A Day in the Life." The all-day event Oct. 17 at Stormont-Vail in Topeka will see a range of information...
Aug 22, 2024 Stormont-Vail Health logo.
Arraignment ahead in Coffey County child sex abuse case
Arraignment is planned next month in the case of a former Burlington High School teacher accused of sex crimes against teenagers. Michael Vander Linden may well learn his potential trial start dates a...
Aug 22, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Vanderzanden charged with felony theft, to begin court process Sept. 9
Court proceedings will begin next month for a man accused of stealing equipment from a Chase County business. Clifford Vanderzanden has been charged with one count of felony theft and will appear in c...
Aug 22, 2024 Clifford Vanderzanden. Chase County Sheriff's Office photos.
HUD announces storm-related relief for Morris, Wabaunsee county residents after major disaster declaration for May 19 severe weather
Severe weather in mid-May is leading to federal aid for residents in two area counties. President Joe Biden's major disaster declaration for severe weather May 19 will benefit residents in Morris and ...
Aug 22, 2024 US Department of Housing and Urban Development logo.
CareArc extends strategic planning survey
If you wanted to take part in CareArc's strategic planning survey but didn't, you have more time to do so. CareArc CEO Renee Hively says the survey is available now through Wednesday after the survey ...
Aug 22, 2024 KVOE News photo.
City commissioners considering establishment of designated stormwater utility revenue stream following recent study meeting Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners will consider establishing a new revenue stream for stormwater utility improvements next month following initial discussions Wednesday. City Engineer Jim Ubert presented the...
Aug 21, 2024 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Michelin announces unspecified layoffs for Emporia staff
Michelin North America is laying off employees at its Emporia facility. Michelin hasn't confirmed the number of layoffs and it hasn't said when the layoffs will take place. A statement from the compan...
Aug 21, 2024 Michelin logo
Rec Commission discusses DeBauge Sports Complex parking, Steering Committee work towards new facility
Future plans were a major part of the Emporia Recreation Commission's meeting slate Tuesday. Board members discussed possible plans for additional parking at the DeBauge Sports Complex near the end of...
Aug 21, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Keith taking on new role at David Traylor Zoo as retirement looms, Young assumes director position
David Traylor Zoo's longtime leader is in the process of transitioning into retirement. With the hire of new director Brenda Young announced last week and Young's official start earlier this week, Kei...
Aug 21, 2024 Lisa Keith. City of Emporia photo.
