Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: Going to Garth? Not vaccinated? KDHE says you need to quarantine after concert
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says people unvaccinated against COVID-19 that are planning to attend Saturday night's Garth Brooks concert at Arrowhead Stadium should quarantine thems...
Aug 06, 2021 GarthBrooks.com graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia State University announces new mask protocol starting Monday
The masks are back out on Corky the Hornet -- and everybody else either attending, working at or visiting Emporia State University in certain settings. During lunchtime Friday, the university announce...
Aug 06, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Chase County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen
The Chase County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding a missing teenager. Ariana Hernandez, age 16, was reported as missing as of early Friday morning. Hernandez is an Hispanic female, 5-foo...
Aug 06, 2021 Ariana Hernandez. Chase County Sheriff's Office photo.
CORONAVIRUS: New, active cases up by double digits in latest Lyon County report
Lyon County Public Health has announced another double-digit increase in new coronavirus cases along with a double-digit increase in active cases. Public Health has announced 18 new cases in its repor...
Aug 06, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
United Way director ready to launch 2021-2022 campaign with kickoff Aug. 19
The 2021-2022 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Flint Hills is fast approaching. The drive officially starts Aug. 19, The kickoff celebration at the Kress Center is a collaboration betwee...
Aug 06, 2021 In May, the United Way of the Flint Hills culminated its 2020-2021 campaign. The 2021-2022 campaign begins in two weeks. KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County Health asks patrons of second Eureka business to self-monitor for COVID symptoms
For the second time this week, the Greenwood County Health Department is asking patrons of a Eureka business to monitor themselves for symptoms after a confirmed COVID-19 exposure. The department says...
Aug 06, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
One person taken to Newman Regional Health after wreck near Emporia's I-35 Merchant Street exit
One person was taken to Newman Regional Health for medical treatment after a two-vehicle crash on Emporia's north edge Thursday afternoon. Emporia Fire, Emporia Police and the Kansas Highway Patrol al...
Aug 05, 2021 Emporia Fire douses smoke from a car that was rear-ended on Interstate 35 near the Merchant Street exit Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Small fire in north Emporia under investigation
A small fire in north-central Emporia is under investigation. Emporia firefighters went to 1533 Merchant shortly before 5 pm after a small fire was reported on the porch. Fire Capt. Bill Harmon says t...
Aug 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Rescue Mission hosts open house for new and improved location
The Emporia Rescue Mission held an open house Thursday to introduce its newly renovated building. Formerly the Amend Girl Scout Center, the new Rescue Mission building is set to officially open after ...
Aug 05, 2021 Emporia Rescue Mission with Director Lee Alderman welcomed the community for an open house showcasing their new building on Thursday. Photo by Jack Barger/KVOENews
Kansas maintains credit ratings, outlooks at 2020 levels
The state of Kansas is maintaining its credit ratings from two major reporting agencies. S&P Global and Moody's Investors continued their credit ratings and debt outlooks at the same level as the prev...
Aug 05, 2021 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
