Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Isolated freezing drizzle possible early Wednesday
Chances aren't great, but there could be some isolated to scattered slick driving conditions early Wednesday. Drizzle, freezing drizzle and/or freezing rain might cause issues between midnight and sun...
Feb 04, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Kansas lawmakers announce No Tax on Tips initiative
Republicans in the Kansas Legislature say they will follow President Donald Trump's lead as they work to remove income taxes from tips. US Senator Roger Marshall joined Senate President Ty Masterson, ...
Feb 03, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Hartford-Neosho Rapids principal among USD 386 superintendent finalists
USD 386 Madison-Virgil has three superintendent candidate interviews this week. Current Superintendent Tammy Baird says Hartford-Neosho Rapids Principal Lewis Whitson is the first candidate to go befo...
Feb 03, 2025 Lewis Whitson. Courtesy photo.
Numerous factors involved in food price increases recently; US, China increase tariffs on each other
Those higher food prices you're seeing in several categories -- eggs, poultry and meat -- have several overlapping factors, according to Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees. For eggs and poultry...
Feb 03, 2025 Increased egg prices have gained a lot of attention nationally, and prices are on the rise locally as well. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Edwards sentenced to over 5 years in prison for fatal April 2023 wreck near Emporia
A Marysville semi driver will go to prison for over five years after a wreck killed two people near Emporia almost two years ago. Judge Laura Miser initially sentenced Travis Duane Edwards to a total ...
Feb 03, 2025 Travis Edwards. Lyon County Jail photo.
Council Grove woman arrested on Logan County aggravated witness intimidation warrant
A woman arrested in Council Grove in connection to an existing criminal case in Logan County now has another set of charges in northwest Kansas. The Council Grove Police Department says it arrested Sp...
Feb 03, 2025 Clipart Library graphic.
Latest round of Community Development Block Grants helping projects in Emporia, five area towns
The same Community Development Block Grant program responsible for pushing Emporia's Southwick House to its fundraising midway point is also benefiting several area projects. *Olpe gets $650,000 under...
Feb 03, 2025 Kansas Department of Commerce logo.
Water main break reported in north Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department is in the early stages of fixing a water main in north Emporia. City Communications Manager Christine Torrens says the break is at 15th and Rural. Nearby ser...
Feb 03, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Smucker divesting brands to focus on Hostess growth
With an announced focus on growing the Hostess brand of sweet snacks, parent company JM Smucker says it has reached a "definitive" agreement to divest several other brands. Smucker says it will divest...
Feb 02, 2025 KVOE News photo.
One person arrested after alleged social media threat against USD 421 Lyndon; district beefing up law enforcement presence with regular class schedule Monday
One person has been arrested after allegedly making a threat against USD 421 Lyndon. A news release from Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells does not specify when the social media threat was made, but We...
Feb 02, 2025 Osage County Sheriff's Office badge.
