Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: With new leader tentatively in place, KDHE to test all positive COVID tests for new variant
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says it is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 omicron variant and its path around the globe. Omicron has been found in 17 countries since Friday, but so...
Nov 30, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
East Emporia water line repaired
A water line break that caused travel issues in northeast Emporia has been resolved. Public Works Director Dean Grant says a 12-inch line failed on East 12th near Mary, with reports of issues starting...
Nov 30, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Record high temperature set at Emporia Municipal Airport on Monday; another record possible Thursday
Nov. 29 has a new record high temperature for the Emporia Municipal Airport. The airport reached 77 degrees Monday afternoon, topping the previous record of 74 degrees set back in 1998. Several other ...
Nov 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Rural Emporia man hurt after rear-ending semi trailer northeast of Emporia
A rural Emporia man suffered potentially serious injuries after two trucks of differing sizes collided northeast of Emporia on Monday afternoon The Kansas Highway Patrol says 56-year-old Kevin Larry S...
Nov 29, 2021 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health, other health officials looking to learn more quickly about omicron variant
It will take some time to unspool the potential health impacts of the latest coronavirus variant, according to Lyon County Public Health Incident Commander and Flint Hills Community Health Center CEO ...
Nov 29, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Oklahoma man's upcoming hearing in Emporia likely to be delayed with federal court proceedings underway
The Oklahoma man accused of stealing fuel from a state truck before leading a chase in and around Emporia a few weeks ago is tentatively set for a hearing in Lyon County District Court -- but court pr...
Nov 29, 2021 Jerry R. Brown.
Lyon County Jail photo.
Thru traffic blocked near site of water main break near Emporia's 12th and Mary
Thru traffic is blocked on East 12th between Mary and Whildin after a water main break. Emporia Underground Utilities employees were called out to 12th and Mary shortly after 9 am after a 12-inch line...
Nov 29, 2021 Emporia's Underground Utilities department has limited access to 12th Avenue between Mary and Whildin after a water main break Monday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Suspect in March traffic fatality back in Lyon County District Court this week
An Emporia man accused of murder in a fatal crash this year is back in Lyon County District Court this week. Devawn Mitchell has a status conference at 11 am Wednesday in front of Judge Lee Fowler. Mi...
Nov 29, 2021 Devawn Mitchell. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
One person hurt in wreck near downtown Emporia on Sunday
One person went to Newman Regional Health after a crash in central Emporia on Sunday. The wreck happened around 3:30 pm at Sixth and State and involved two vehicles. Emporia Fire reports one person wa...
Nov 29, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Trio of Wichita residents hurt in rollover crash outside Melvern
Three Wichita residents were hurt in a crash on Interstate 35 between the BETO Junction and Melvern exits Sunday. The crash happened shortly before 5:15 pm about 30 miles east of Emporia, according to...
Nov 29, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
