Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Repairs underway at Waverly Grade School after water line break cancels Monday classes
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly has been working to find the source of a stubborn water leak near Waverly Grade School. Well, the leak has turned into a break -- apparently under the school. And it's forced the ...
Sep 13, 2021 Crews are working outside Waverly Grade School after a water line break forced the school to cancel classes Monday. Corey Reece/USD 243 Lebo-Waverly.
KDOT soliciting information on potential electric vehicle charging corridors
The Kansas Department of Transportation is asking for information from stakeholders and potential applicants as it fleshes out a plan to install electric vehicle charging stations across the state. Pr...
Sep 12, 2021 A Tesla charging station in west Emporia has been used with increasing frequency since it was built last year. As another charging station is set to be built in downtown Emporia by the end of the year, KDOT is planning charging station corridors in Emporia, near the Matfield Green service exit and other locations across Kansas. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Tight housing market continues for Emporia
Emporia's tight housing market continues, as evidenced by the monthly report from Sunflower Association of Realtors. Sunflower reported 51 home sales in August, well above the 31 sales in August 2020....
Sep 12, 2021 Emporia homes stayed on the market in August slightly longer than they did in July. Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
Thousands attend Great American Market
For years, the Great American Market has filled a good-sized stretch of Commercial Street, and Saturday was no exception. Residents from the area and several states came to the market, whether as shop...
Sep 12, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Corner House celebrates recovery process with event at Peter Pan Park
Celebrating recovery was the goal of a community activity put on by Corner House on Saturday. The second Recovery in the Park event took place at Peter Pan Park, bringing an estimated 150 to 200 peopl...
Sep 12, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Daylong festivals in Bushong, Allen honor veterans, raise funds for upcoming projects
Bushong and Allen were busy places Saturday. Bushong held its sixth annual North Lyon County Veterans Memorial car and bike show with a host of other activities, including a World War II reenactment. ...
Sep 12, 2021 Bushong (pictured) and Allen had daylong festivals Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Fog sealing project to move into Hartford on Monday
At least one more day of fog sealing is ahead for parts of southeast Lyon County on Monday. The Lyon County Highway Department has planned work starting at Road 110 and T and moving east to Road W. Wo...
Sep 12, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Relay for Life's signature event, adjusted for second straight year, pleases organizers
For the second straight year, Relay for Life of the Flint Hills had to alter its signature event. And for the second straight year, organizers say things went well. COVID-19 forced organizers to cance...
Sep 11, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Manufacturing Council's Making Kansas Bus Tour coming to Emporia
The Kansas Manufacturing Council is bringing its Making Kansas Bus Tour to Emporia. The tour stop will be Thursday from 3-4:30 pm at Sauder Custom Fabrication, 222 Weaver. The goal of the tour is to h...
Sep 11, 2021 Kansas Manufacturing Council graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: SPARK Executive Committee approves $50 million plan for hospitals
The state's SPARK Executive Committee is following through with plans to have $50 million available for hospitals to improve premium pay or help retain support staff. The committee voted Friday to app...
Sep 11, 2021 Newman Regional Health photo.
