Category Archives: News
Coffey County man accused of teen sex abuse while student teaching set for status hearing in June
A status conference is coming later this year for Michael Vander Linden, the one-time teacher and coach at Burlington High School now accused of sex crimes against teenagers. Vander Linden will return...
Apr 07, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Oklahoma man hurt in Turnpike wreck Saturday in Osage County
An Oklahoma man was hurt as part of a wreck on the Kansas Turnpike in Osage County on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 42-year-old Christopher Hokett of Oklahoma City was southbound and had ju...
Apr 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Several travel impacts expected when repaving work begins this week on US-50 between Graphic Arts and Prairie
Traffic control equipment is in place as the city of Emporia gears up for its next major road project. Work officially begins this week on repaving US Highway 50 between Graphic Arts and Prairie stree...
Apr 07, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Biggest change for Turnpike travelers since highway's opening in 1956 ahead when cashless tolling begins July 1
July 1 is the date. A decade of planning and construction will lead to the start of cashless tolling on the Kansas Turnpike just after midnight July 1. Turnpike Authority CEO Steve Hewitt says this wi...
Apr 07, 2024 As cashless tolling moves closer to its July 1 open, so does the process leading to demolition of tollbooths, including the one at Emporia. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Authorities seeking information on missing Osage County man
Area law enforcement agencies are asking for help in finding an Osage County man who has been missing the past several days. Joshua D Crosland was last seen Thursday. Kansas Missing and Unsolved says ...
Apr 06, 2024 Joshua Crosland. Kansas Missing and Unsolved photo.
Schreiber's new book, 'Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal,' well-received as author returns home
Gretchen Schreiber had a whirlwind return home this past weekend. The Emporia native had several appearances across the area, including the Emporia First Friday Art Walk, to sign copies of her latest ...
Apr 06, 2024 Gretchen Schreiber.
WEATHER: No severe storm reports following Saturday activity; wind advisory begins at 10 am Sunday for Lyon, several surrounding counties
Isolated severe thunderstorm warnings did not result in any severe weather reports Saturday evening. Strong storms in place for over an hour west of Emporia finally triggered a pair of warnings betwee...
Apr 06, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Successful thinking, philanthropy and support all central themes of Emporia State University Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership conference and inaugural Women for ESU Symposium
Emporia State University was breaking barriers and breaking ground on a new organization Saturday. The Emporia Associated Student Government held its annual Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership Conf...
Apr 06, 2024 Photo courtesy of Emporia State University Marketing
25th annual Newman Regional Health Teddy Bear Clinic once again fills Flint Hills Mall Saturday
For the past 25 years, Newman Regional Health has been welcoming local youth and their stuffed friends to a special community event and that tradition continued Saturday. The 25th annual Newman Teddy ...
Apr 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Strong community support continues for annual North Lyon County Youth Association fish fry Saturday
If you cook it, they will come. At least, that has been and continues to be the case for the annual North Lyon County Youth Association annual Fish Fry in Allen Saturday. Organizer Kylie DeDonder has ...
Apr 06, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
