Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Jobless rates up for Emporia and Lyon County, down for most neighboring counties
Jobless rates remain elevated over prior norms for Emporia and Lyon County. The Kansas Department of Labor says Emporia's jobless rate for March was 4.7 percent, above the February mark of 4.5 percent...
Apr 21, 2025 Kansas Department of Labor photo.
Damp week ahead after healthy rainfall for Easter weekend
KVOE listeners got some much-needed rainfall over the Easter weekend. *KVOE studios: 1.30 inches *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.92 inches *10th and Weaver: 1.35 inches *1100 block Constitution: 1.40 in...
Apr 21, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Repair plans coming after Turnpike bridge damaged in crash near Emporia on Friday
Later this week, we should learn more about long-term repair plans for the Kansas Turnpike's northbound bridge over US Highway 50 after a damaging crash Friday morning. Traffic has been constricted fo...
Apr 21, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Honor Flight No. 14 departs for USD 252
USD 252 Southern Lyon County has departed on its 14th Honor Flight. This year's trip involves 23 veterans, four of which are on the medical staff, and 23 students. Meanwhile, USD 251 North Lyon County...
Apr 21, 2025 USD 252 photo.
Tegtmeier: Easter message designed to bring joy and purpose
Despite damp conditions, the Messiah Lutheran Church drive-in Easter worship service was well-attended at the Lyon County Fairgrounds on Sunday. Interim Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier focused his holiday me...
Apr 20, 2025 Pastor Norbert Tegtmeier delivers his Easter message during the Messiah Lutheran Church annual drive-in worship service at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Easter soaker? More rain, low-end severe weather threat ahead
Rainfall remains likely for the rest of Easter Sunday. Showers and embedded thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon hours before rain chances fade around sunset. Storms will be isolated, but th...
Apr 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Announcement on new Rec Commission director coming Monday
After holding a special meeting Thursday, the Emporia Recreation Commission says it will announce its new executive director next week. Board members will have their regular monthly meeting Monday, an...
Apr 18, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder will not face that charge as first court date looms
An Emporia woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is not being charged with that crime. Following a review by the Lyon County Attorney's Office, 23-year-old Jocelyn Castillo has been charged ...
Apr 18, 2025 Jocelyn Castillo. Lyon County Jail photo.
Railroad crossing work underway near Neosho Rapids
Railroad maintenance is taking place near Neosho Rapids. Lyon County Emergency Communications says crossing work is taking place near Road 150 and X, meaning Road 150 will be closed between X and Y --...
Apr 18, 2025 Courtesy graphic.
Details pending after injury crash in Emporia
Emporia Police are investigating after an injury crash in north central Emporia on Thursday night. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to 11th and Merchant after two vehicles collided. Fire Capt...
Apr 18, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
