Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: KDHE adjusts travel quarantine list, mass gathering policy
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has reset the travel quarantine list. KDHE has added Louisiana to the list. It has also removed several countries, including Botswana, British Virgin Is...
Aug 15, 2021 Kansas Health Secretary Lee Norman. Kansas Department of Health and Environment screenshot.
Memorial service plans announced for Max Byram, Jordan Kelley
Public memorial services have been announced for Max Byram and Jordan Kelley, both killed in a motorcycle accident outside Council Grove last month. The service will be held during the city's Seth Fes...
Aug 15, 2021 Max Byram (left), Jordan Kelley. Courtesy photos.
Lyon County roads closed due to last week's flooding could reopen soon
Roads closed by flooding in Lyon County on Friday could well open Monday or Tuesday. The current list of closures is as follows: *Road 140 from H to Kansas Highway 99 *Road 145 from G to H *Road 150 f...
Aug 15, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporian arrested after alleged chase, standoff
Emporia Police and Lyon County deputies worked together to arrest an Emporia man following an alleged pursuit late Thursday night. Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says officers were dispatched to the Bluestem...
Aug 13, 2021 Rolando Galindo. Lyon County Jail photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Recent infection spike continues in Lyon County with 47 new cases, active caseload at 151
Lyon County's COVID-19 spike continues, and based on two core stats it's picking up steam. Lyon County Public Health announced 47 new cases, the most in this current increase and the most in an update...
Aug 13, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Bobbie Agler passes away after battle with Alzheimer's
One-time mayor. Longtime accountant. Lifetime achiever. Bobbie Agler led a life that enriched his family and his community, but Agler passed away early Friday morning after an extended battle with Alz...
Aug 13, 2021 Bobbie Agler (center) receives the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in January 2017 with his wife Marcia (left) and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President Jeanine McKenna flanking him. Agler passed away Friday. KVOE News file photo.
Ross Dress for Less, Shoe Show, Marshall's coming to Emporia Pavilions
After years of planning and months of anticipation, Emporia Pavilions will officially add new retail options to northwest Emporia. Developer Spencer Thomson tells KVOE News three retailers are confirm...
Aug 13, 2021 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Several Lyon County roads closed after massive rainfall amounts
After torrntial rains early Friday, several Lyon County roads have been closed. The Lyon County Highway Department has announced the following closures: *Road 140 from H to Kansas Highway 99 *Road 145...
Aug 13, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Missing Chase County teenager found safe; Osage County teen still missing
After almost a week of being the subject of a law enforcement search, a Chase County teenager was found safe. Ariana Hernandez, 16, reached out to relatives and is currently staying with family, accor...
Aug 12, 2021 Ariana Hernandez. Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Free vaccines, testing coming to KTA Matfield Green service exit
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is hitting the road for COVID-19 vaccinations and tests. KDHE has announced a partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and the Kansas Turnpike ...
Aug 12, 2021 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
