Author Archives: Chuck Samples
USD 252 Honor Flight group returns safely
The latest Honor Flight has returned safely for USD 252 Southern Lyon County. Students, veterans and school staffers returned from our nation's capital around 8:20 pm, capping off another intensive tr...
Apr 15, 2026 USD 252 Southern Lyon County.
Water main break finished in central Emporia
Repairs are done on a water main break in central Emporia. Crews were called to the 800 block of West 9th for repairs, finishing their work around 5 pm. Service has been restored to nearby homes. 4:30...
Apr 14, 2026 A school bus drives through elevated water in the 700 block of Walnut following a water line break in the 800 block of West 9th on Tuesday. Athena Samples.
Osage County Sheriff: Lightning likely cause for fire at Lyndon post office Monday
Lyndon's post office was damaged by fire Monday evening, and it appears lightning from strong storms was the cause. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the fire was reported just before 7 pm and con...
Apr 14, 2026 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
With initial sinkhole repair complete, City Commission to discuss wider scope of repairs at busy meeting Wednesday
Progress has taken place in downtown Emporia as repairs continue on a sinkhole that developed late last month. City Engineer Jim Ubert says the collapsed 44-inch storm sewer has been replaced at and n...
Apr 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Repair plan for new Rocky Ford bridge still under discussion
Plans continue to unfold on how to repair the new Rocky Ford bridge deck. Issues went public during the Lyon County Commission meeting last week when County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield said rebar was ...
Apr 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253, USD 251 with special board meetings Wednesday
Logan Avenue Elementary School's future will be discussed as part of a special Emporia Public Schools board meeting Wednesday. Residents are invited to give their thoughts as USD 253 considers whether...
Apr 14, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Coffey County bridge over Frog Creek to be replaced
Bridge replacement is ahead in Coffey County, starting next week. The Kansas Department of Transportation says the Lynx Road bridge over Frog Creek is designated for replacement. It's nearly 2 miles n...
Apr 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation graphic.
Tornado watch canceled; severe weather fails to develop Tuesday
A threat of severe weather has not materialized. A tornado watch for south central and southeast Kansas, including Chase and Greenwood counties, was issued Tuesday afternoon and ran almost its full le...
Apr 14, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
After hail reports, tornado warnings Monday, atmosphere reloads with severe weather possible Tuesday
Severe thunderstorms initially weren't part of the forecast for Monday, but scattered storms produced a range of severe hail and led to a pair of tornado warnings. Storms began developing before 4 pm ...
Apr 14, 2026 A tornado-warned storm dumps heavy rain near Admire on Monday. Mark Brown.
Beat the Bracket winners claim prizes Monday
The best pickers in KVOE's 2026 Beat the Bracket contest picked up their winnings Monday. Deb Hanson, Devin Hutchinson and Peggy Perez stopped by Flint Hills Lanes to claim their prizes after having t...
Apr 13, 2026 Flint Hills Lanes hosted KVOE's Beat the Bracket winners Monday. Pictured are (from left) Triad Leasing representative Karina Garza, Deb Hanson, Devin Hutchinson, Flint Hills Lanes manager Mark Martin and Peggy Perez. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
