Category Archives: News
Court process begins in Lyon County drug distribution case
One man facing drug distribution charges in Lyon County had his first court appearance this week. Adrian Javier Bedolla faces one count of distributing up to 100 grams of cocaine as part of an alleged...
Jul 21, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Martin sentenced to nearly 5 years after February chase
An Emporia woman is getting prison time for drug distribution after a chase that ended near an Emporia school late this past winter. Judge Laura Miser sentenced Mariel Martin to nearly 5 years total i...
Jul 21, 2026 Mariel Martin. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Board chair says USD 251 bond process advancing legally
USD 251 North Lyon County's process towards public votes on new facilities is moving forward. Part of a special board meeting Monday included an update on the better than $31 million in bonds designed...
Jul 21, 2026 USD 251 North Lyon County Board Chair Matt Horton (left) listens to comments about the district's bond proposal for new facilities during the district board's regular meeting earlier this month. Horton read a statement Monday detailing the district's legal processes for the bond during a special meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
DATA CENTER: Pinkston comments in Chapter 11 hearing spark questions -- some already answered -- about ownership structure
Statements coming from the announced Flint Hills Digital Campus developer in an unrelated federal bankruptcy case have sparked a lot of questions about levels of involvement, some of which have been a...
Jul 20, 2026 flinthillsdigitalcampus.com screenshot.
RecXtra, IRS and budget; Finances main focus for Rec Commission Monday evening
The Emporia Recreation Commission focused much of its monthly meeting Monday evening on finances, starting with money recently returned to the Federal Government. According to ERC Director Amanda Guti...
Jul 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Funeral services coming Tuesday for former McKinzie Pest Control owner and community servant Vernon McKinzie
Longtime business owner and community servant Vernon McKinzie will be laid to rest Tuesday. McKinzie passed away back in May at the age of 89 and was best known for being the longtime owner of McKinzi...
Jul 20, 2026 Vernon McKinzie. Robert's-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home image.
Trio arrested in Morris County on suspicion of theft, conspiracy; one defendant also facing drug distribution, weapons charges
Criminal court proceedings continue for three men accused of theft, conspiracy and other counts in Morris County. Ulric Samspon of Topeka, Raul Hernandez of Leavenworth and Randy Fetters Jr of Dwight ...
Jul 20, 2026 Morris County Sheriff's Office photo.
Council Grove traffic stop leads to charges of drug distribution near school
A court hearing is coming next month against a Georgia man accused of drug transport in Morris County. Deputies say a traffic stop in Council Grove late last month led to the discovery of cocaine, mar...
Jul 20, 2026 Morris County Courthouse. Kansas County Treasurers Association photo.
Garage destroyed by fire at Council Grove City Lake
Nobody was hurt after a garage was destroyed by fire at Council Grove City Lake this past Saturday. The Council Grove Police Department says the fire was reported shortly before 5 pm Saturday at Cabin...
Jul 20, 2026 Google Maps image.
EPD arrests man on suspicion of attempted aggravated burglary
One man faces the potential of formal charges after being arrested this past weekend. Emporia Police officers arrested John Meyers early Saturday on suspicion of attempted aggravated burglary, as well...
Jul 20, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
