Author Archives: Chuck Samples
North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging says reimbursement issue at heart of developing tensions with Emporia Senior Center
Episodic issues between the Emporia Senior Center and the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging are back in the forefront. Two weeks ago, Senior Center Director Ian Boyd told Lyon County comm...
Jul 01, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Patient volumes returning to normal at Newman Regional Health as work continues on Jones Breast Care Center refresh, possible addition of robotic surgery
Revenues aren't reflecting recent trends in patient volumes at Newman Regional Health just yet. Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright says patient volumes are getting close to pre-COVID levels, making th...
Jul 01, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
SOS ribbon-cutting officially unveils Community Advocacy and Service Complex
SOS held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open up its Community Advocacy & Service Complex Wednesday. The ceremony was followed by a self-guided tour where the eager attendees would be able to get their f...
Jul 01, 2021 SOS officially cut the ribbon on its new Community Advocacy and Service Complex on Wednesday. Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Brief funnel clouds reported south of Emporia
There were several reports of funnel clouds south of Emporia and near Olpe in the late evening hours Wednesday. National Weather Service meteorologist Daniel Reese says a boundary layer produced enoug...
Jul 01, 2021 Brief funnel clouds were reported near Olpe on Wednesday. Ralph Johnson.
WEATHER: One new road closure announced following multiple openings Thursday
Lyon County's road network is almost completely back to normal following recent heavy rainfall. One road closure was announced Thursday afternoon. According to the Lyon County Highway Department barri...
Jul 01, 2021 KVOE News graphic.
Jowers ready to serve as superintendent-in-waiting of USD 386 Madison-Virgil
There is a familiar face in a new role at USD 386 Madison-Virgil as newly-appointed superintendent-in-waiting Steve Jowers officially assumes the position July 1, transitioning from former superintend...
Jun 30, 2021 Steve Jowers. USD 386 Image
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health says Delta variant demonstrates 'tale of two pandemics'
COVID-19 caseloads have been low in Lyon County for several months now, and Lyon County Public Health is hoping that trend continues. Officials have expressed concern about variant strains for several...
Jun 30, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
New sentencing date set for Emporian who pleaded no contest to parental interference in missing child case
Sentencing is coming in about a week for an Emporia woman who failed to appear at her original sentencing date for interfering with parental custody. Jessica Suzanne Downs was originally set for sente...
Jun 30, 2021 Jessica Downs. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County Commission to discuss Area Agency on Aging funds, changes to fiber-to-the-home project
Money matters -- in a variety of categories -- will lead the Lyon County Commission's action meeting Thursday. Julie Govert Walter will present the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging budge...
Jun 30, 2021 KVOE News file photo .
CORONAVIRUS: SNAP benefits extended
Families receiving emergency food assistance through the Kansas Department for Children and Families will see those benefits expanded. This week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly authorized an emergency al...
Jun 30, 2021 USDA graphic
