Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Medicare open enrollment period underway
Open enrollment is now underway for Medicare coverage. The open enrollment period includes Part D for prescription drug coverage, but it also includes: *Original Medicare *Part A for inpatient hospita...
Oct 18, 2021 Medicare logo.
No injuries after EagleMed helicopter makes emergency landing near Lyon-Wabaunsee county line
Part of Kansas Highway 99 near the Lyon-Wabaunsee county line was closed early Sunday after a medical helicopter needed to make an emergency landing. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says an EagleMed ...
Oct 17, 2021 Lyon County deputies offered traffic control assistance after a medical helicopter made an emergency landing near the Lyon-Wabaunsee county line early Sunday. Lyon County Sheriff's Office photo.
Manhattan man hurt in Saturday night wreck near Emporia
A Manhattan man suffered apparently non-life-threatening injuries in a Lyon County wreck shortly after 10 pm Saturday night. Lyon County Sgt. Zach Shafer says deputies and Emporia/Lyon County EMS went...
Oct 17, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Highway Patrol: Speed possible contributing factor in wreck that hurt Council Grove man
Shortly after midnight Sunday, a two-vehicle crash happened in far eastern Wabaunsee County that caused potentially serious injuries to a Council Grove man. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a car driven...
Oct 17, 2021 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
Residents urged to buy now from local retailers so holiday 'ho-ho-ho' doesn't become 'no-no-no'
If you're planning your holiday shopping and you've heard all the talk about supply chain issues -- including the time is now to shop -- local retailers are ready for you. Emporia Area Chamber of Comm...
Oct 17, 2021 Both the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Emporia Main Street are urging area residents to begin shopping now and to keep their business local as worldwide supply issues could delay imported goods from being available for the holidays. KVOE News file photo.
Fee structures for adult, youth activities up for approval at Emporia Recreation Commission monthly meeting
The Emporia Recreation Commission could approve the fee structure for the next calendar year at its meeting Monday. Board members are poised to approve fees for both youth and adult activities at the ...
Oct 17, 2021 Lee Beran Recreation Center. KVOE News File Photo.
Three people hurt after pickup crash just south of Emporia
Three people were hurt, including one with potentially serious injuries, after a crash just south of Emporia on Friday afternoon. Emporia Fire and Lyon County deputies responded to Roads 150 and K bef...
Oct 15, 2021 Lyon County Deputy James Baker approaches a pickup that crashed near Roads 150 and K on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: FDA panel approves boosters for Johnson & Johnson, Moderna vaccines
Booster doses have been approved now for all three of America's COVID-19 vaccines, although the criteria and the timing are different for the single-shot Johnson & Johnson shot and the two-shot offeri...
Oct 15, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
Small fire in east Emporia under investigation
Emporia Fire is investigating after a small fire near the east edge of town Friday. Fire developed in a trailer home at 2034 Ridgeway Road shortly after 11:30 am. Emporia Fire Capt. Jesse Taylor says ...
Oct 15, 2021 Emporia Fire has been investigating a small fire in a trailer at 2034 Ridgewood on Friday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Supreme Court upholds decision on restitution stemming from Lyon County Jail incident
The Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed a decision from the Kansas Court of Appeals on restitution matters after a Greenwood County chase led to a violent incident at the Lyon County Jail. Nearly four y...
Oct 15, 2021 Robert Robison III. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
