Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Marshall, Moran pledge answers, improvements after fatal crash involving Army helicopter, regional jet from Wichita
Preliminary reports may take 30 days, but the National Transportation Safety Board says it will take much longer to write up the final report into Wednesday night's fatal crash involving an Army helic...
Jan 30, 2025 US Senators Roger Marshall (left) and Jerry Moran held a joint news conference Thursday to discuss next steps for Congress after Wednesday night's fatal crash involving a regional passenger jet from Wichita and an Army helicopter outside Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. YouTube screenshot.
A shared commitment, not a merger: Newman Regional CEO touts 'physician-driven' affiliation with University of Kansas Health System, LMH Health
Newman Regional Health's Board of Trustees has approved a strategic affiliation with the University of Kansas Health System and LMH Health as part of its monthly meeting Wednesday. What this means, ac...
Jan 29, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Oyenuga: KC-area tuberculosis outbreak unlikely to reach Lyon County
The state's largest tuberculosis outbreak in recorded history continues in the Kansas City metro area, but Lyon County's health officer doesn't expect much if any traffic here. Dr. Ladun Oyenuga discu...
Jan 29, 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention graphic.
Induction applications double normal amount for National Teachers Hall of Fame
Typically, the National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee selection committee has a difficult task as it picks the five educators to be honored in Emporia every summer. Hall of Fame Director Maddie Fenne...
Jan 29, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Much-needed rainfall heading to KVOE listening area
Moderate rain totals are now possible for all area counties to close out the work week. After sunshine and high temperatures around 50 degrees Wednesday, rain moves in early Thursday and stays possibl...
Jan 29, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE.com.
UPDATE: Trump rescinds plan to place federal funds on temporary freeze Wednesday
The temporary stay on President Donald Trump's planned "temporary pause" on federal grant funding is no more, as the proposed plan has been rescinded. Local non-profit agencies were recently informed ...
Jan 29, 2025 Official photo.
New online location for Lyon County burn notices
With snow still on the ground and rain on the way, it may seem strange to think controlled burn season is coming soon. In fact, controlled burns could begin areawide as soon as conditions dry out -- a...
Jan 29, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Memorial Union's 100th anniversary a key component of ESU Founders Day activities next month
Typically, Emporia State University's annual Founders Day celebration is a big deal on campus. But it's a bigger deal this year with the 100th anniversary of the Memorial Union. Activities will take p...
Jan 29, 2025 KVOE News photo.
Court proceedings ongoing in Cheever's latest capital murder appeal
A ruling connected to the man convicted of killing Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels 20 years ago is still several weeks away. Scott Cheever is into his latest appeal following the shooting death ...
Jan 29, 2025 Scott Cheever. Kansas Department of Corrections photo.
Preliminary hearing scheduled in Lyon County drug distribution case
A preliminary hearing is now on the Lyon County docket in a drug distribution case. William David Walters, age 29, will return to court Feb. 12 after his first official court appearance Monday. Walter...
Jan 29, 2025
