Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Royals walk off with 3-2 win over Tigers
The Kansas City Royals walked off with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers Sunday. Carlos Santanas 2 run home run in the bottom of the 9th won the game for the Royals. Your browser does not support the ...
May 24, 2021
TEST CORONAVIRUS: Noncongregate housing option to end soon
As the coronavirus pandemic is seemingly closing down, one of Lyon County's major resources to help limit its spread is shutting down. Lyon County Public Health says the noncongregate housing option w...
May 24, 2021 Lyon County Public Health graphic
TEST Army Corps of Engineers increases water flow out of area reservoirs
The three federally-managed reservoirs in the KVOE listening area have increased their water discharge rates after heavy rainfall a week ago and with more rain in the forecast this week. Late last wee...
May 24, 2021 The US Army Corps of Engineers has increased the water flow at Melvern Lake (pictured), John Redmond Reservoir and Council Grove Reservoir after recent heavy rainfall. US Army Corps of Engineers screenshot
TEST William Allen White Book Award winners share supernatural theme
The supernatural is a common thread in this year's winners of the William Allen White Children's Book Awards. "Small Spaces," written by Katherine Arden, was the children's choice for grades 3-5. "Gho...
May 24, 2021 Emporia State University graphic
TEST More discussions coming on May 16 tornado siren incident
Sunday's situation where Lyon County sets off the tornado warning sirens without a warning from the National Weather Service is a rare occurrence, and officials with both entities will meet next week ...
May 23, 2021
TEST State, local jobless rates near pre-pandemic levels
Kansas continued its recovery from the peak of the coronavirus pandemic a year ago, based on the latest jobless report from the Kansas Department of Labor. The jobless rate dipped from 3.7 percent in ...
May 23, 2021
TEST Lyon County woman hurt in wreck near Allen
One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash near Allen on Saturday. Lyon County Deputy Jason Gifford says the report came in just before 5 pm at the intersection of Roads 330 and K, about 1.5 miles sou...
May 23, 2021 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Royals hold on for 7-5 win over Tigers
The Kansas City Royals held on for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers Saturday. The Royals scored 2 runs in the first inning. Detroit tied the game with 2 runs in the 2nd inning. The Royals took the le...
May 23, 2021
Emporia High and Area Golfers ready for State
Emporia High golfers Brooks Sauder and Caden Massey will be playing in the 5A State tournament at Newton beginning Monday. Junior Brooks Sauder will be making his 2nd state tournament appearance. He s...
May 23, 2021
Emporia High diver Cadance Vincent 2nd at State
Emporia High diver Cadance Vincent finished in 2nd place at the 5-1A State meet Saturday. Piper Lindsey of St. Thomas Aquinas was the state champion. Vincent finished with a score of 346.29. Lindsey w...
May 23, 2021
