Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Olathe residents hurt in I-35 wreck near Emporia
Two Kansas City-area residents were taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment after a crash on Emporia's northern edge Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck on Interstate 35 near the ...
Jun 11, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Chase, Greenwood counties in severe thunderstorm watch until 2 am Saturday
The threat of severe weather is pushing south as Friday evening progresses. A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect until 2 am Saturday for Chase and Greenwood counties. Isolated instances of 80-...
Jun 11, 2021 National Weather Service graphic.
2021's first round of summer heat, humidity in place
With hot, humid conditions expected into early next week, Newman Regional Health Dr. Aaron Watters is encouraging people to plan ahead and hopefully beat the heat. Watters started noticing issues duri...
Jun 10, 2021
Emporia's Salvation Army giving away fans Thursday
The Salvation Army will be distributing fans Thursday in preparation for the rising temperatures expected in the coming days. Fans will be distributed curbside at their Annex Building at 209 West 4th ...
Jun 10, 2021 Salvation Army graphic.
COVID-19 return-to-normal plan, new discipline points system approved by USD 251 board
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education went through several key policy issues at its regular meeting Wednesday night. Board members approved a return-to-normal plan with the COVID-19 pandemi...
Jun 10, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Wings of Hope to return Saturday
One of Hand in Hand Hospice's main public activities will return this weekend. Wings of Hope honors loved ones who have passed away with a butterfly release. This year's event will be at a new locatio...
Jun 10, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Lyon County Community Baby Shower gives moms-to-be vital information
Expectant moms got their children-to-be off to a good start by attending the Lyon County Community Baby Shower on Wednesday. Expecting moms received health information from a range of professionals at...
Jun 10, 2021 Close to 60 mothers-to-be attended Wednesday's Lyon County Community Baby Shower at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Semi driver arrested after roundabout crash in west Emporia
A non-injury crash near Emporia's western city limits led to the arrest of the driver of the semi involved in the wreck. Lyon County Sergeant Zach Shafer says deputies, Emporia Police and Emporia-Lyon...
Jun 10, 2021 Elvir Huskic. Lyon County Jail photo
Latest Osage County investigation into alleged human trafficking leads to arrest of Topeka man
Osage County authorities have arrested a Topeka man on suspicion of human trafficking. Sheriff Chris Wells says there has been an investigation into online solicitation of a child by an adult. That le...
Jun 09, 2021 Mark Davenport. Osage County Jail photo.
Bench warrant issued for Emporia woman who pleaded to parental custody interference in missing child case
Sentencing did not take place as originally scheduled Wednesday for an Emporia woman who pleaded earlier this year to interfering with parental custody in a case that gained statewide attention early ...
Jun 09, 2021 Jessica Downs. Lyon County Jail photo.
