Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Two people hurt in Emporia wreck Saturday
Two people were hurt in a crash in east-central Emporia on Saturday. The crash happened at Second and Sylvan shortly after 6:15 pm. Emporia Fire Capt. Ben Lienemann says one woman suffered minor injur...
Mar 22, 2026 KVOE News photo.
Report of possible anhydrous ammonia leak in Hartford leads to discovery of open tank valve
A report of a possible anhydrous ammonia leak brought two fire departments to Hartford on Saturday evening. The incident was reported at the Hartford Co-op, 400 Commercial, at 8:30 pm. Emporia Fire Ca...
Mar 22, 2026 Google Maps image.
Separate Steering Committee, board meetings ahead this week for Emporia Recreation Commission
The Emporia Recreation Commission has a busy start of the week. The Rec Commission Steering Committee will meet at 3:30 pm Monday to continue conversations about a new public recreation center and pot...
Mar 22, 2026 Emporia Recreation Commission logo.
CareArc board meeting to focus on officer selection, general scope of services
CareArc's Board of Directors has a short agenda for its monthly meeting Tuesday. After electing officers and directors, the board will vote to ratify last year's business and affairs. They will then v...
Mar 22, 2026 CareArc graphic.
Greenwood County semi driver involved in Wabaunsee County wreck near Topeka
A Greenwood County semi driver was involved in an injury crash in Wabaunsee County on Friday. The crash happened just before 11 am at the intersection of Northwest Carlson and Hilltop, about 10 miles ...
Mar 22, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Handful of dates ahead for people wanting to use ESU VITA program for tax assistance
If you haven't done your personal taxes and are looking for help with simple returns, Emporia State University is ready to help with its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. VITA is supported by t...
Mar 22, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Red Flag Warnings now in place areawide through Sunday along with wind advisories for portions of listening area
Red Flag Warnings will remain in place through the remainder of the weekend. On top of the warning affecting the entire KVOE listening area Saturday, Lyon and all surrounding counties until 10 pm - Re...
Mar 20, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Railroad Crossing Study already pointing to overpasses, cul-de-sacs as safety options for central, east Emporia
Early conversations about the future of Emporia's railroad crossings may not lead to action on those specific points, but there are already some notable options under discussion -- and the areas aroun...
Mar 20, 2026 A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train zips through Emporia's Exchange Street crossing. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
EFD: Fatal Clark Street fire cause officially undetermined with discarded smoking materials as most likely scenario
Almost three months after fire destroyed a mobile home and killed one person in east Emporia, the investigation is largely -- but not totally -- complete. Emporia Fire says the Dec 23 fire at 801 Clar...
Mar 20, 2026 Emporia firefighters investigate the Dec. 23, 2025 mobile home fire at 801 Clark. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
KDHE issues air quality health advisory with high level of grass fire activity expected Friday
With a host of grass fires expected Friday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory for smoke to be produced Friday as well as lingering smoke from Th...
Mar 20, 2026 AirNow.gov map.
