Category Archives: News
Rec Commission board to discuss facility needs study, separation agreement for McEvoy at Monday meeting
This is a time of change for the Emporia Recreation Commission, and two different tracks of change will be discussed at the commission's monthly board meeting Monday. The most well-publicized change, ...
Oct 20, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Seventh annual Gary Fuller Memorial Shootout continues legacy of support for local 4H activities
For the seventh straight year marksmen and women took aim to support local 4Hers in memory of longtime 4H advocate and volunteer Gary Fuller Saturday. The seventh annual Gary Fuller Memorial Shootout ...
Oct 19, 2024
Sertoma Club of Emporia continues support of local students with annual scholarship breakfast Saturday morning
"It's the best breakfast in town." Those were the words of Sertoma Club member Terri Summey as she spoke with KVOE News during the annual Sertoma Club scholarship breakfast Saturday morning. Judging b...
Oct 19, 2024
No transports needed following vehicle collision in west Emporia Saturday afternoon
No medical transports were needed following a two-vehicle accident in West Emporia Saturday afternoon. The accident was reported at the intersection of US Highway 50 and Industrial Road, in front of t...
Oct 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
UPDATE: USD 421 Lyndon confirms arrest of superintendent; Board of Education votes to place Marcotte on unpaid administrative leave pending thorough investigation
USD 421 Lyndon has confirmed the recent arrest of Superintendent Brad Marcotte. According to a statement from the district sent to KVOE News Saturday afternoon, Marcotte was arrested by the Osage Coun...
Oct 19, 2024 Brad Marcotte. USD 421 photo.
Advance voter turnout surpasses 1,500 during four-day offsite event at Anderson Building; Advance voting shifting to Lyon County Courthouse Monday
After a disappointing turnout for the primary election cycle, advance voting at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building already has Lyon County Election Officer Tammy Vopat in high spirits with ...
Oct 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
ESU Health and Human Performance students flex their social skills with local community during Interactive Health Fest Saturday
Emporia State University Health and Human Performance students were focusing on much more than just physical health during the Interactive Health Fest Saturday at Flint Hills Mall. For students taking...
Oct 19, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Flint Hills Crossing/QuikTrip roundabout construction potentially beginning by late November
Road work related to the Flint Hills Crossing Development could begin by late next month. According to City Engineer Jim Ubert, the contract for the construction of a new roundabout directly north of ...
Oct 18, 2024 Quik Trip logo.
Sertoma Club of Emporia serving up annual scholarship breakfast Saturday morning
The Sertoma Club of Emporia is inviting the community to breakfast Saturday. The club will be hosting its annual all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy scholarship fundraising breakfast at the Emporia Sen...
Oct 18, 2024 Sertoma Club members offer service with a smile. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Friends of the Emporia Library Fall Book Sale begins Saturday
The Friends of the Emporia Library will begin their fall book sale Saturday. The sale began Friday with a preview for friends and members only and will open to the public starting at 9 a.m. Saturday a...
Oct 18, 2024 KVOE News File Photo.
