Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Authorities say Emporia man tried to kill woman, threatened two men with gun Sunday
Formal charges have been filed after a lengthy on-site negotiation and investigation process in east Emporia led to an arrest Monday. Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman has filed one count of attempted...
Aug 18, 2021 Ronald W. Schemm. Lyon County Jail Photo.
New call center business coming to Emporia with plans to create 250 jobs
A new business has announced plans to expand into Emporia. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says Communications Solutions, LLC, will create 250 jobs. Kelly says Communications Solutions provides business-t...
Aug 18, 2021 Communications Solutions logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Federal government recommending booster shots, will have those available starting Sept. 20
As expected, the federal government is now recommending booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine -- and it will start making those available in about a month. Top health officials have announced plans to...
Aug 18, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Police urging safety in school zones, around buses with first official day of classes Thursday
Emporia Public Schools has its Jump Start activities for new students, either to the district as a whole or to their new buildings, on Wednesday. Classes begin for all district students Thursday, and ...
Aug 18, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Osage County law enforcement in Lyndon for latest public meeting on new Sheriff's Office, jail
The Osage County Sheriff's Office continues soliciting opinions on a new office, emergency management headquarters and jail. Officials will be at the current sheriff's office, 131 West 14th in Lyndon,...
Aug 18, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
COVID-19 update, sales tax extension upcoming for Lyon County Commission
"Health and taxes" isn't exactly how the old adage goes when it comes to the only things that are certain in life, but both are on the Lyon County Commission's action meeting agenda for Thursday. Lyon...
Aug 18, 2021 Lyon County Commission photos.
United Way, ECKAN announce Emergency Housing Project to alleviate homelessness
A new partnership is developing to address homelessness in and around Emporia. Since the start of the year, the United Way of the Flint Hils has led the Plumb Place Steering Committee -- with the help...
Aug 18, 2021 United Way, ECKAN logos.
Congressman Tracey Mann making town hall stops in Emporia, Cottonwood Falls, Council Grove
Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann has been putting on the miles over the last two weeks. Mann has been traveling across the Big First to hold a series of town hall meetings, and that itine...
Aug 18, 2021 Kansas Congressman Tracey Mann. KVOE News file photo.
Osage City man recently arrested on drug charges booked on suspicion of trafficking contraband
Less than two weeks after he was arrested on suspicion of drug distribution, and shortly after noting his 42nd birthday, an Osage City man was arrested on suspicion of drug possession and trafficking ...
Aug 18, 2021 Michael McGuire. Osage County Jail photo.
4 Rivers planned outages coinciding with Evergy work
With Evergy having planned power outages east of Emporia on Wednesday, 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative is having outages of its own. 4 Rivers has announced outages for its Agricola, Lebo and Melvern cov...
Aug 18, 2021 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative graphic.
