Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Freeze warning continues until 9 am with more frosty conditions expected early Tuesday
Some frosty air is in place to start the week. Freeze warnings have been posted for Lyon and all surrounding counties until 9 am Monday. A freeze watch affects Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunse...
Apr 06, 2025 National Weather Service screenshot.
Superintendent decision coming Monday for USD 253
Officially, the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education will have two meetings Monday morning. Board members will convene at 9:30 am to officially announce the district's next superintendent of schools and...
Apr 06, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kelly veto mark at eight after decisions Friday; veto session begins later this week
The Kansas Legislature's veto session begins Thursday, and Democrat Governor Laura Kelly has added several bills to the pot for possible override actions. On Friday, the governor vetoed six bills: *Ho...
Apr 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Anderson's aggravated kidnapping appeal now has new defense attorney
Appeal procedures are ongoing in an Emporia aggravated kidnapping case. Willam D Anderson's current defense attorney, Brian Williams, recently filed paperwork requesting new representation as the case...
Apr 06, 2025 William Anderson. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
'This changes the way we can work with folks:' Emporia Spanish Speakers officially opens new office space
Friday's ribbon-cutting and open house for Emporia Spanish Speakers' new office inside the Humanitarian Center is a big step for the organization -- but it's not the only step coming as the agency con...
Apr 06, 2025 Emporia Spanish Speakers screenshot.
Reported semi fire on Interstate 35 near Emporia early Sunday
Emporia Fire and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a reported vehicle fire early Sunday morning. Authorities were dispatched to Interstate 35 mile marker 130, near the Merchant Street exit, just ...
Apr 06, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
SOS, KCSL kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month by planting pinwheels; plans announced for Take Back the Night
"Powered by hope, strengthened by prevention." That's the theme of Child Abuse Prevention Month locally, and that was the focus behind a special kickoff event Tuesday. Representatives of SOS and Kansa...
Apr 04, 2025 Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News.
Several area schools named as 2024 Challenge Award winners
One hundred schools across Kansas have been honored with Challenge Awards as announced by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force. Honored schools across the KVOE listening area include: ...
Apr 04, 2025 Kansas State Department of Education logo.
Governor signs several bills Thursday
With the Kansas Legislature's veto session next week, a lot of attention has been paid to vetoes issued by Governor Laura Kelly. On Thursday, the governor announced her signatures on several bipartisa...
Apr 04, 2025 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. KVOE News file photo.
Equipment purchases, warranty payments and proclamation recognizing National Telecommunicator week all come before Lyon County Commissioners during weekly action meeting Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners had a brief action meeting Thursday morning. During their action session, commissioners approved a pair of quotes from Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods the first from Foley Eq...
Apr 04, 2025 Lyon County Commission: Pictured left to right:
District 3 Commissioner Chris Bartel, Chairman and District 1 Commissioner Ken Duft and District 2 Commissioner Doug Peck
