Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Kansas Appleseed says some SNAP beneficiaries may not receive any funding after partial payments distributed to states
Early indications about SNAP adjustments for the state of Kansas and its residents using those benefits are not promising, according to Kansas Appleseed. The watchdog organization says guidance from t...
Nov 05, 2025 Kansas Appleseed logo.
Minor injuries reported after crash in east Lyon County
A Missouri woman suffered minor injuries after a crash near the Lyon-Coffey county line late Tuesday night. Lyon County Deputy Jim Baker says the crash developed around 10:45 pm on Interstate 35 near ...
Nov 05, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
VOTE 2025: Ogle, Duncan, Steinkuhler claim Emporia City Commission seats, incumbent Curtis finishes sixth
Three new voices will be added to the Emporia City Commission come next year following the 2025 general election. Newcomers Tammi Ogle, Monica Duncan and Kurt Steinkuhler were the top three unofficial...
Nov 05, 2025 Lyon County Clerk Amie Jackson looks over Emporia's precinct map during general election activities at the Lyon County Courthouse. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Health code issues noted at two Emporia restaurants, grocery
Two Emporia restaurants and a grocery have been noted for health code violations by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill, 2640 West 18th, had 10 issues noted, ranging from...
Nov 04, 2025 Kansas Department of Agriculture logo.
Sixth and West site of planned, unplanned waterline work
Emporia has a planned traffic adjustment for West Sixth Avenue because of waterline work. For up to two weeks, the center turn lane and inside through lanes on Sixth are being closed at West for water...
Nov 04, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
No special session for Kansas Legislature
Thoughts of a special session for Kansas lawmakers will have to wait. The Kansas House fell short of gaining the 80 signatures needed on a petition to schedule the extra session. The Kansas Senate had...
Nov 04, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
2025 Wreaths Across America effort gaining momentum
Wreaths Across America has been scheduled for Dec. 13, but there is a lot of work ahead of the actual ceremony. Much of the work is in securing wreaths for the better than 2,300 veterans laid to rest ...
Nov 04, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
DeBauge Complex block grant agreement, Fremont Park bandstand funding items ahead for Emporia City Commission
Facility enhancements and improvements are coming for the Emporia City Commission on Wednesday. During the consent agenda, where several items can be addressed with one vote, commissioners may approve...
Nov 04, 2025 Pictured left to right: Emporia City Commissioners Jamie Sauder, Erren Harter, Susan Brinkman, Becky Smith and Tyler Curtis. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Rail maintenance to close South Avenue to thru traffic outside Norfolk Iron and Metal
Railroad work is coming outside a southeast Emporia manufacturer next week. Starting Monday, there will be rail maintenance outside Norfolk Iron and Metal -- a project that could last up to three week...
Nov 04, 2025 Courtesy graphic.
Small propane leak in north Emporia handled quickly
Emporia Fire handled a propane leak in north-central Emporia early Tuesday. The leak was reported in the 900 block of Huntington Road shortly after 6:20 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller sa...
Nov 04, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
