Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Zoom hearings back in force after COVID adjustments in Lyon County Attorney's Office
Zoom hearings are largely back in play for Lyon County District Court after coronavirus has adjusted operations in the County Attorney's Office. County Attorney Marc Goodman tells KVOE News there are ...
Aug 25, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Both suspects in drug, stolen vehicle/guns case accept plea agreements
Both suspects in a case allegedly involving stolen guns, a stolen vehicle and illegal drugs have now accepted plea agreements in the case. Hartford resident Wyatt Everly pleaded no contest Thursday to...
Aug 25, 2021 Wyatt Everly (left), Mariel Ascencio. Lyon County Jail photos.
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE changes first virus death from March 2020 to January 2020 -- but says case 'conflicts with all data' it has on COVID
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says its recent change moving up the timeline of the first coronavirus death in Kansas reflects an adjustment made at the county level, not the state. K...
Aug 25, 2021 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice stays Johnson County ruling on emergency management law
Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert has stayed a Johnson County ruling that said parts of the state's emergency management law updated earlier this year were unconstitutional. Last month,...
Aug 25, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Budget approval, A-1 Pump and Jet grant to lead Lyon County Commission agenda
A lot is on the agenda for Lyon County commissioners when they have their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners will have several matters related to the 2022 budget, including a revenue-neutral publi...
Aug 25, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Road closure announced for northeast Lyon County
A road in northeast Lyon County is now closed, and could be shut off to traffic for up to a month. The County Highway Department has closed Road V-2 between Roads 360 and 370. Crews are replacing a cr...
Aug 25, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Survey work underway on Kansas Turnpike bridges north of Emporia
Field surveys underway now for two Lyon County bridges are for bridge raising, not bridge replacing. Last week, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced the surveys for Kansas Turnpike bridge...
Aug 25, 2021 Bridge locations marked in red are being considered for replacement by the Kansas Turnpike Authority. Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Heat advisory ongoing until 8 pm Thursday
Hot, sultry conditions remain in place across the KVOE listening area this week. Heat advisories remain in effect areawide until 8 pm Thursday with air temperatures approaching 100 Wednesday and Thurs...
Aug 25, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
One arrested after chase in downtown Emporia; details pending
Emporia Police are investigating after an alleged law enforcement pursuit in downtown Emporia shortly after noon Tuesday. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says there was a short chase and foot pursuit that end...
Aug 24, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Armyworms invade Flint Hills
Over the last month, armyworms have marched across much of Kansas, and that -- unfortunately -- includes the KVOE listening area. RichMor Lawn Care owner Mark Morgan has reported issues in Emporia and...
Aug 24, 2021 Kansas State Research and Extension photo.
