Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia community preparing for first annual Juneteenth Celebration just days after designation as a federal holiday
This has been a historical week and the history will continue this weekend in Emporia. Thursday, US President Joe Biden signed legislation proclaiming Jun. 19, known as Juneteenth, a federal holiday. ...
Jun 17, 2021 President Joe Biden (seated, center) signs legislation marking June 19 -- also known as Juneteenth -- as a federal holiday. ABC News photo.
CORONAVIRUS: #VaxToNormal fostering more interest in vaccinations
The #VaxToNormal vaccine and incentive campaign is generating some additional interest in coronavirus shots, according to Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern. O...
Jun 17, 2021 Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund graphic.
Night in the Wild's debut set for Friday night inside David Traylor Zoo
The David Traylor Zoo has been in full renovation mode for months, and it's halting that for the first-ever Night in the Wild on-site auction fundraiser Friday night. Director Lisa Keith says this is ...
Jun 17, 2021 David Traylor Zoo graphic.
CORONAVIRUS: Chase County Senior Center ends in-person meals until further notice after staff develop illness
The Chase County Senior Center has a partial shutdown in place due to COVID-19. The Senior Center is not allowing dine-in for meals, although it is still serving carryout and delivery meals. No other ...
Jun 17, 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Lyon County receives nearly $400,000 for bridge renovation near Hartford
Lyon County is receiving almost $400,000 as part of a state cost sharing program to renovate a bridge. The span in question is on Road Z between Roads 60 and 70, or near the APAC quarry entrance about...
Jun 17, 2021 Kansas Great Seal.
CORONAVIRUS: Details announced for My Reemployment Plan program
Nearly two weeks after alerting residents of upcoming changes to state COVID-19 unemployment benefits, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the official launch of the My Reemployment Plan. The progra...
Jun 17, 2021 State of Kansas flag.
NHL: Canadiens even series with Vegas
In NHL playoff action from Wednesday: *The Montreal Canadiens got two first-period goals and held off Vegas 3-2 to tie that series at a game apiece. Game 3 of the Lightning-Islanders series is Thursda...
Jun 17, 2021 NHL logo.
NBA: Clippers, Hawks take playoff series leads
In the NBA playoffs from Wednesday: *The LA Clippers beat Utah 119-111, taking a 3-2 series lead after Paul George scored 37 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. *Trailing at one point by 26 points, the At...
Jun 17, 2021 NBA logo.
CORONAVIRUS: Area counties note slight caseload increases
Small caseload increases continue for area counties as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Chase County added three cases to move its overall total to 209 in the community category. There is one activ...
Jun 17, 2021 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
With heat advisory underway, power companies remind customers of energy-saving ideas
Given the stifling heat this week, area power companies are taking steps of their own to reduce cost impacts and they are encouraging residents to do likewise. Evergy Manager of External Communication...
Jun 17, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
