Author Archives: Chuck Samples
New concealed carry applications in Kansas more than double prior fiscal year
Concealed carry applications are up in Kansas. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says applications for the fiscal year ending June 30 topped 7,700, more than double the total for fiscal 2020. In a...
Aug 05, 2021 Office of the Kansas Attorney General screenshot.
Lyon County Fair events coming 'hot and heavy'
The Lyon County Fairgrounds are the place to be for the next several days. That's according to Fair Board member Ken Duft: The carnival begins Thursday night. Wristbands can be purchased for $25. 4-H ...
Aug 05, 2021 The Dizzy Dragons appear mesmerized by the Ferris wheel shortly before the official start of the Lyon County Fair's carnival Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health shifts Denim and Diamonds focus to online silent auction
Newman Regional Health is pushing forward with one aspect of its Denim and Diamonds fundraiser, even though the main event for Friday night has been canceled. The hospital announced its decision to ca...
Aug 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Investigation continues into alleged hit-and-run, kidnapping incident in east Emporia
Emporia Police officers continue their investigation into an incident allegedly involving a hit-and-run and a short kidnapping. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says the incident late Monday night happened at ...
Aug 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Commission approves jail infrastructure projects
Lyon County commissioners moved forward with a pair of related improvement projects as part of their action meeting Thursday. Commissioners approved a bid to replace a water storage tank at the county...
Aug 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Flint Hills Community Health Center cancels National Health Center Week Stakeholder Event
The Flint Hills Community Health Center is gearing up for National Health Center Week starting Sunday, but one of the main planned events is not taking place anymore. The Stakeholders Event planned fo...
Aug 05, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
CORONAVIRUS: Mask mandate coming back to Morris County on Saturday
Coming Saturday to Morris County: a mask order. Health Officer Dr. Daniel Frese has essentially revisited the county's health order that was first enacted in July 2020 and continued into early April. ...
Aug 05, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health adds 15 new cases, five active cases to totals
Modest increases in new and active cases highlighted Lyon County Public Health's latest COVID-19 dashboard report. On Wednesday, Public Health announced 15 new cases and 10 recovered patients. The cur...
Aug 04, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic.
Tribute bands to kick off a huge fall season for Granada Theatre
The fall schedule at the Granada Theatre will be bustling as the Emporia community gets ready for the extensive list of future events. Granada Theater Director Rebeca Herrera says that she wanted to b...
Aug 04, 2021 The Granada Theatre is set for the Bon Jovi & Cars Tribute Saturday. Photo courtesy of emporiagranada.com
Lyon County Commission meeting on Thursday
Economic development continues to be a main concern for Lyon County Commissioners as they prepare for their meeting on Thursday. Commissioners will review the development project involving A1 Pump &am...
Aug 04, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
