Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Graded exercise at Wolf Creek, related public meeting ahead early next month
A public meeting is coming early next month to discuss the results of an "evaluated exercise" at Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Reg...
May 22, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
24th and Lincoln reopens after crash damages utility pole, triggers nearby power outage
Repairs are done after a vehicle crashed into an Evergy utility pole in northwest Emporia early Thursday. Lyon County Emergency Communications says a car hit the pole near 24th and Lincoln shortly aft...
May 22, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Lyon County Highway Department reopens most road segments closed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week
Most Lyon County road segments closed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week have reopened. The Lyon County Highway Department says Road P between Roads 140 and 150 is the only road segment still clo...
May 22, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
NWS confirms single tornado in Wabaunsee County on Monday
Following a damage survey, the National Weather Service has confirmed one tornado touchdown in central Wabaunsee County on Monday. The Weather Service says the tornado touched down six miles south-sou...
May 22, 2025 National Weather Service logo.
Shoe Sensation departing Flinthills Mall as Gilded Fates prepares for opening
One out, one in. Flinthills Mall Manager Clarence Frye has confirmed the upcoming closure of Shoe Sensation by early June, although the business will continue to make its lease payments through July. ...
May 21, 2025 Gilded Fates (front) is preparing to begin operations inside Flinthills Mall, while Shoe Sensation is ending its operations next month. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Water service outage announced near 12th and Prairie as major waterline project continues
Homes immediately east of 12th and Prairie will deal with a planned water service outage Wednesday. The city continues work at the intersection as part of the final stages of construction for the 24th...
May 21, 2025 City of Emporia map.
Short list of Lyon County roads remain closed after recent rain
Lyon County Emergency Communications reports isolated road closures near Emporia as the result of rainfall: *Road 150 between Roads D and E; between Kansas Highway 99 and Road J; between Roads N and P...
May 21, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Second Emporian temporarily released from detention as federal court proceedings continue in major drug bust
A second defendant in a major drug bust with significant connections to Emporia has been temporarily released from detention -- but he is scheduled to be back in court soon. Jesus Cruz Rodriguez, like...
May 21, 2025 US Department of Justice logo.
KHP highlights safety-based traffic stop near Emporia
The Kansas Highway Patrol didn't make an SUV driver "walk the plank" after a recent traffic incident on US Highway 50 near Emporia, but it is using the interaction as a safety reminder. The Highway Pa...
May 21, 2025 Kansas Highway Patrol photo.
Emporia City Commission, Olpe City Council add candidates
Candidate filings are starting to pick up steam with the filing and withdrawal deadline ahead soon. On Tuesday, Donald Loux filed for Emporia City Commission, joining incumbent Tyler Curtis and potent...
May 21, 2025 Kansas Secretary of State graphic.
