Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Special meeting for USD 251 to revolve around COVID-19, capital outlay matters
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting planned for Monday evening. Board members will get a COVID-19 update, with a discussion point on a coronavirus testing grant on t...
Aug 21, 2021 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia Granada Theatre now mandating masks or proof of vaccination
If you're attending an event at the Emporia Granada Theatre, be prepared to wear a mask or have proof of vaccination. Late Friday night, Director Rebeca Herrera and Board of Directors President Mike H...
Aug 21, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News
CORONAVIRUS: Monday's vaccination event at Welcome Back Block Party to include testing from KDHE
Monday's vaccination event during the Emporia Main Street Welcome Back Block Party is now a vaccination-and-testing event. Lyon County Public Health and the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund's...
Aug 20, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Severe thunderstorm watches continues for Lyon, Osage counties
Severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of the KVOE listening area have expired with no severe weather reports. A severe thunderstorm watch continues for Lyon and Osage counties until 2 am Saturday. 7:...
Aug 20, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County State Bank closes all lobbies until further notice after 'positive diagnosis related to COVID-19'
Lyon County State Bank has closed its lobbies to patrons until further notice. The closure was announced Friday and took place immediately. Chief Operating Officer Lisa Hill says the decision follows ...
Aug 20, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 adjusting meal deliveries, transportation routes at start of trimester
COVID-19 has caused area school districts, USD 253 Emporia included, to make several adjustments to their operations -- and those alterations go beyond mitigation policies and procedures. USD 253 Empo...
Aug 20, 2021 USD 253 Emporia had to combine bus routes at the start of the school year as it fills positions in the Transportation Department. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
AVILA MURDER: Defendants start court process
Four of the five defendants in the 2017 murder of 19-year-old Jesus Avila will be back in court next week. All five defendants -- 19-year-old Alan Alanis, 21-year-old Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde, 21-year...
Aug 20, 2021 Suspects in the 2017 murder of Jesus Avila: Alan Alanis (top right), Jordy Cornejo-Campoverde (top center) Andrew John "AJ" Granado (top left), Armando Nunez (bottom right) and Jovan Pecina (bottom left). Photos courtesy of Lyon County Sherriff's Office and Broken Arrow, OK, Police Department.
CORONAVIRUS: As fall semester nears, Emporia State adjusts indoor mask policy while General Assembly focuses on student support
Emporia State University is in its final preparation mode before classes begin Monday. That preparation involves new policies related to COVID-19. ESU is now requiring face masks in all Emporia campus...
Aug 20, 2021 Emporia State University President Allison Garrett (standing) opens the university's fall General Assembly on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
A math problem, jigsaw puzzle and game of dominoes combined: redistricting to take on sharper focus leading to legislative session
The state's annual redistricting process will be heating up now that federal Census data has revealed changes in population across the state. 17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia says redist...
Aug 20, 2021 Kansas Great Seal.
2022 Flint Hills Beef Fest underway
Activities have started for the 2022 rendition of the Flint Hills Beef Fest. Activities began with the live stocker show at the Sale Barn and annual producers seminar at the Fairgrounds before the ran...
Aug 20, 2021 Flint Hills Beef Fest logo.
