Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Cold weather advisory up for Lyon, most surrounding counties; reported Turnpike wreck follows light snowfall
The coldest air of the season to date is coming Monday night -- and light snowfall is already here. After high temperatures in the teens and a chance of up to half an inch of snow Monday, skies will c...
Jan 20, 2025 Light snowfall came to Emporia before sunrise Monday morning. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Underground Utilities handles water main break near downtown Emporia
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department spent several hours fixing a water main break near the downtown area Sunday evening. Crews were called out to the intersection of Fifth and State around 5 pm...
Jan 20, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
USD 253 board to get updates on construction, curriculum during meeting Wednesday
Construction and curriculum updates will lead the USD 253 Emporia Board of Education meeting this week. Board members will get the latest update on the district's nearly $80 million Building for the F...
Jan 20, 2025 USD 253 Emporia logo.
Global issues drive spike in local gas prices
You may have noticed an increase in gas prices locally -- and not just a small one. Depending on the location, gas prices have jumped 20-30 cents over the last 10 days, with prices now between $2.77 a...
Jan 18, 2025 AAA graphic.
The Regal Plumb hosting Southwick House Founders Day fundraiser
For a few hours next month, the former home of Emporia's transitional housing for women will be connected to the new local effort offering transitional housing for families. The Regal Plumb, long know...
Jan 18, 2025 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
With melting on pause until at least Wednesday, Emporia residential streets display range of driving conditions
Residential streets are in a range of conditions with melting now unlikely until the middle of next week, and in a lot of cases it depends on the block. Side streets range from largely -- not complete...
Jan 18, 2025 Streets just south of Champions Landing -- in this case, Rural Street -- indicate the range of residential driving conditions after up to 0.50 inches of ice and 8 inches of snow as part of two separate winter weather events between Jan. 4-10. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Reward issued as part of potential probation revocation for Trillo-Hurtado
A man sentenced to probation on child sex crimes late last year is now wanted by authorities who want to revoke his probation, according to Lyon County Crime Stoppers. Jesus Mannuel Trillo-Hurtado was...
Jan 18, 2025 Jesus Trillo Hurtado. Lyon County Jail Photo.
Emporia First Friday gains Chamber Community Impact Award
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has concluded its award announcements by granting Emporia First Friday its Community Impact Award. Since forming in 2016, Emporia First Friday has been dedicated t...
Jan 18, 2025 Pictured are (from left): Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Rebeca Herrera, Emporia First Friday Director Kaila Mock and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce photo.
Rec Commission board to field several updates at Tuesday meeting
Updates will be a key component for the Emporia Recreation Commission board meeting this week. Board members will get an update from the Rec Center Steering Committee working to bring a new public rec...
Jan 18, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Feel Good Friday: Healing Words
Vietnam veteran Jerry Laurendine discusses his poems, meant to help fellow veterans reach out and heal from their experiences. My Brother Legion.org link I could always laugh with you. I could always ...
Jan 17, 2025 LegionTown.org photo.
