Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Funeral services coming Monday for Emporia man killed in KC traffic wreck
Funeral services have been announced for an Emporia man killed in a traffic crash in Kansas City, Missouri, early Monday. The Kansas City Police Department says 22-year-old Luis Josue Cervantes Magana...
Nov 04, 2021 Luis Josue Cervantes-Magana, 22, was killed in a traffic wreck in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday. Photo courtesy Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Senators pushing to nullify vaccine mandate
With details about the federal vaccine mandate finally announced Thursday, Republican Senators -- including the two representing Kansas -- are stepping up efforts to have that mandate nullified. Roger...
Nov 04, 2021 Senators Roger Marshall (left), Jerry Moran. Official photos.
Prairie Street overpass to see one-lane traffic for much of Thursday
Traffic on Prairie Street is down to one lane for much of Thursday. The Lyon County Highway Department says the storm drains are being cleared, so one-lane traffic will affect Prairie between West Sou...
Nov 04, 2021 The Prairie Street overpass will have one-lane traffic Thursday as storm drains are cleared. KVOE News photo.
Vehicle-deer wrecks on the rise
This is the traditional time for vehicle-deer collisions across the KVOE listening area, and it has already been active for wrecks. Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch says sunrise and sunset are pe...
Nov 04, 2021 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks file photos.
Expect heating costs to jump this winter
Don't be surprised if your monthly heating bills go up this fall and winter. The Kansas Corporation Commission is expecting increases regardless of the heating fuel used, but spokesperson Linda Berry ...
Nov 04, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
LCAT grant among items before Lyon County Commission on Thursday
Lyon County commissioners have transportation matters as lead items for their action meeting Thursday. LCAT Director Shane Brunner will present the agency's fiscal 2023 grant request for approval by t...
Nov 04, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
Fire destroys car on Interstate 35 near Lebo
Northbound Interstate 35 was closed briefly near Lebo after a car caught fire Wednesday morning. The incident developed shortly before 10 am. Details about the fire have not yet been released by Coffe...
Nov 03, 2021 Northbound Interstate 35 traffic halts as Coffey County authorities respond to a car fire near Lebo on Wednesday. Gwen Longbine.
Frost advisory posted for Chase, Greenwood counties from 3-9 am Thursday
If you can protect your outdoor plants Thursday morning, you'd best do so. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Chase and Greenwood counties from 3-9 am. Temperatures will be i...
Nov 03, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially recommended a COVID-19 vaccine for young students. On Tuesday evening, the CDC officially recommended the Pfizer vaccine for children ages...
Nov 02, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
Flint Hills Technical College among community colleges eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize
Flint Hills Technical College is among 15 percent of America's community colleges eligible for the Aspen Prize. Organized by the Aspen Institute and is funded by Ascendium and the Joyce Foundation, th...
Nov 02, 2021 Flint Hills Technical College photo.
