Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Reservoir discharges increasing at Council Grove, John Redmond
Rain is likely over for a few days, but the US Army Corps of Engineers has increased the flow coming out of two area reservoirs. The Council Grove Reservoir's flow increased from 1,500 cubic feet per ...
Jun 02, 2021 John Redmond Reservoir. US Army Corps of Engineers screenshot.
Lyon County Emergency Communications Center dispatchers now certified for Emergency Fire Dispatch protocols
Lyon County's Emergency Communications Center is now using a higher standard of fire protocols to help callers during life-threatening circumstances. Lyon County dispatchers are now Emergency Fire Dis...
Jun 02, 2021 Lyon County Emergency Communications Center graphic.
Highway Patrol's Memorial Day enforcement report shows increases in DUI arrests, non-DUI traffic deaths
More DUI arrests, more non-DUI fatalities. Those were two of the main points of the Kansas Highway Patrol's report on Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts. Last year, the Highway Patrol had 15 DUI...
Jun 02, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
State's May tax revenues well above expectations, May 2020 numbers
State tax revenues blossomed when compared to a year ago. In its latest report, the Kansas Department of Revenue says the May 2021 tax collections were at almost $605 million, up 135 percent from May ...
Jun 02, 2021 KVOE News file photo.
Osage City to begin sewer renovation work soon
Emporia isn't the only area community with notable infrastructure work starting this month. Osage City has sewer rehabilitation work beginning in two alleys, one between Lakin and Holiday from North T...
Jun 02, 2021 City of Osage City photo.
First appearance date set for woman in Hartford animal cruelty case; $9,000 raised to help dogs taken from house
A Hartford woman is set to begin the court process later this month after being charged with animal cruelty in the case of 14 dogs taken from her home. Rhonda Staggs, 56, will have her first appearanc...
Jun 01, 2021 Rhonda Staggs (left), Thomas Staggs. Lyon County Jail photos
Parking changes, extra bike traffic part of the picture for Unbound Gravel activities
With Unbound Gravel now just days away, the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center is alerting residents of some changes in traffic flow for parts of the event, whether through parking adjustment...
Jun 01, 2021 Unbound Gravel logo.
ELECTIONS: Giefer files for City Commission as deadline nears
Emporia City Commission incumbent Danny Giefer has filed for re-election. Going for his third term in office, Giefer tells KVOE News he brings a nonpartisan viewpoint to the board. Giefer says the cit...
Jun 01, 2021 Lyon County Election Office graphic.
Emporia's Street Rehab project beginning this week
If the weather cooperates, there will be a lot of road work in Emporia starting soon. The city's annual Street Rehabilitation program begins this week and involves 12 streets, including: *Ninth Avenue...
Jun 01, 2021 Courtesy graphic.
Emporia, area school districts launching free grab-and-go summer meal programs
On Wednesday, the USD 253 Food Service Department will start serving summer meals at no cost to students or their families. The program is made possible by the US Department of Agriculture. Food Servi...
Jun 01, 2021 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
