Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Storm damage reported in Coffey, Osage counties; NWS to survey Olivet damage
Following reports of damage in Olivet after severe storms Friday, the National Weather Service will gauge the source of the issues Saturday. Several outbuildings across town were damaged as part of st...
Apr 17, 2026 Brandon Ryno took several photos of damage in Olivet after storm activity Friday.
Michelin, city of Emporia work to help employees affected by end of ag track operations, loss of 100 jobs
Roughly 18 months after Michelin announced a reduction in the local workforce, another one is underway. Michelin North America Public Relations issued the following statement around 4 pm: "The Company...
Apr 16, 2026 Michelin logo
Lyon County approves upcoming demolition of Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall
Newman Regional Health's plan to demolish its longtime nurse training facility has the blessing from Lyon County. Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to let the hospital move forward with demolit...
Apr 16, 2026 Kansas Highway Patrol has been using Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall this week for training exercises. The building is likely getting demolished this year. Chuck Samples/KVOE News
Emporia City Engineer updates sinkhole repair timeline, says end of Southeast Transmission may be by end of April
Previously, there was no connection involving the Southeast Transmission waterline replacement and any underground utility work in Emporia's north downtown area, but last month's sinkhole near 10th an...
Apr 16, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Reward announced after alleged burglary outside Ulta Beauty
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has a $1,000 reward after an alleged burglary in northwest Emporia recently. Emporia Police is investigating after an incident involving an alleged burglary of a Conex box a...
Apr 16, 2026 Lyon County Crime Stoppers photos.
Air quality health advisory up Thursday, all severe weather hazards possible Friday
Smoke from Flint Hills grass fires has prompted the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to announce an air quality health advisory. KDHE says conditions were ideal for burning Wednesday. Condi...
Apr 16, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
United Way announces Campaign Celebration date, readies for Community Resource Fair
The United Way of the Flint Hills' annual fundraising campaign is now less than a month from coming to an end. The annual Campaign Celebration has been announced: May 14 at the Fairgrounds Bowyer Comm...
Apr 16, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills graphic.
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness announces new Coffey County clinic address
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness has moved its Coffey County clinic operations. The behavioral health clinic previously at 109 North 3rd in Burlington is now at 187 Osage in New Strawn. Besides offe...
Apr 16, 2026 CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness photo.
New sex assault charges filed against Hartford man
More criminal charges have been filed against a Hartford man accused of rape and sexual assault in Douglas County. Initially accused of seven total counts of rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual...
Apr 16, 2026 Douglas County Courthouse. Douglas County photo.
Logan Avenue parents, teachers plead with USD 253 board to reconsider potential end of school operations
The key component in the Emporia Public Schools cost containment plan was the subject of a special meeting Wednesday. Board members heard about 45 minutes' worth of testimony and comments from Logan A...
Apr 15, 2026 Megan Bays (left) asks USD 253 board members to reconsider a possible end of school operations at Logan Avenue Elementary as Board Clerk Casey Jones (center) and Superintendent David McGehee listen. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
