Author Archives: Chuck Samples
KDOT text scam returns
Guess what -- scammers targeting the Kansas Department of Transportation are at it again. Over the past week, scammers sent out a blast of scam texts indicating the "Kansas Department of Motor Vehicle...
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Marginal severe weather risk ahead Saturday
Thunderstorms aren't a good bet Saturday. Neither is severe weather, but both can't be ruled out. Storms could develop at any time, but the National Weather Service says the afternoon is the most like...
Jul 05, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
All systems go for Emporia's July 4 fireworks show
Things are just about in place for Emporia's annual fireworks display Friday night. Aside from last-minute setup, longtime lead pyrotechnician Bernie Toso, a guest on KVOE's Newsmaker segment Thursday...
Jul 04, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Fireworks likely cause of Polycart fire early Friday in Emporia; fireworks complaints on par with last year
Emporia Fire says fireworks were the likely cause of a Polycart fire early Friday. Firefighters went to the 1400 block of Center around 2 am and found the trash receptacle beyond saving. Fire Capt. Wa...
Jul 04, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Hamilton man among four people hurt in Woodson County wreck Thursday morning
A Hamilton man was among four vehicle drivers hurt in a chain-reaction crash in Woodson County on Thursday. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol say the wreck happened just before 11:30 am at the j...
Jul 04, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Kansas woman briefly pinned between vehicles at Maple Hill Truck Stop parking lot
A Kansas woman is fortunate she didn't suffer serious injuries after an incident at the Maple Hill Truck Stop parking lot Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the incident happened shortly before ...
Jul 04, 2025 Google Maps image.
Formal charges pending after alleged incident involving stolen pickup, suspicious feed truck, foot chase in Morris County
Formal charges are pending in Morris County after an alleged pursuit involving a stolen pickup and a suspicious feed truck late last month. The Morris County Sheriff's Office says a deputy took a repo...
Jul 04, 2025 The Morris County Sheriff's Office released this picture involving arrests after an alleged incident revolving around a stolen pickup truck, suspicious feed truck and foot chase late last month. Morris County Sheriff's Office.
Osage County residents arrested on suspicion of illegal drug activity
Two Osage County residents face drug-related charges after an arrest late last month. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a deputy handled a traffic stop at 181st and Shawnee Heights Road shortly af...
Jul 04, 2025 (From left) Hailey Benton, Summer Self. Osage County Jail photos.
USD 252 board to discuss budgets, SLC Recreation Commission appointments at Monday meeting
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education has its first meeting of the academic year Monday. Budgetary matters will be front and center, as will be appointments to the Southern Lyon County R...
Jul 04, 2025 USD 252 Southern Lyon County logo.
Newman Regional Health adds general surgeon
Newman Regional Health has a new board-certified general surgeon on staff. Dyllan Landry, a southeast Kansas native, attended University of Louisiana-Lafayette and Pittsburg State University for his p...
Jul 04, 2025 Dyllan Landry. Newman Regional Health photo.
