Category Archives: News
County Commissioners approve $100,000 allocation for Flint Hills Technical College as part of regular action meeting agenda Thursday
Flint Hills Technical College has a sizeable donation coming from Lyon County following action by county commissioners Thursday morning. As part of their regular meeting agenda, commissioners unanimou...
Aug 22, 2024 Lyon County Commissioners pictured left to right: Ken Duft, Rollie Martin and Doug Peck. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Waka Flocka Flame taking Granada Stage Saturday night
The Emporia Granada Theater will be playing host to yet another well-known name in the music world this weekend. Saturday night the Granada will welcome multi-platinum recording artist Waka Flocka Fla...
Aug 22, 2024 Emporia Granada Theatre Image.
Chase County Old School Development District hosting WEDA Skirts for fundraiser concert and community party Friday
The Chase County Old School Development District is inviting everyone to Cottonwood Falls Friday night for a community party and concert featuring a notable local group. The Chase County Old School De...
Aug 22, 2024 Chase County Old School Development District Image.
Main slate of Beef Fest activities begin Friday
Following two weeks of fair activities, the Lyon County Fairgrounds is set to host another big annual event this weekend, Flint Hills Beef Fest. Beef Fest activities began last Saturday with the annua...
Aug 22, 2024 Flint Hills Beef Fest logo.
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.
