Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Four people hospitalized in Burlington after Woodson County wreck
Four people were taken to Coffey County Hospital in Burlington after a wreck in Woodson County on Saturday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened on US Highway 75 near 150th Road i...
Dec 22, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Little movement seen in local, area, state jobless percentages
How jobless rates fare from December to January remains to be seen, but jobless rates didn't move much between October and November. The Kansas Department of Labor says Emporia's jobless rate dropped ...
Dec 22, 2024 Kansas Department of Labor map.
Sertoma Club grants June Bug Foundation $2,000
Money from the Sertoma club will benefit a local organization helping cancer pqatients. The Emporia Sertoma Club says it recently received a 2024 Sertoma Club grant of $2,000. That money is being turn...
Dec 22, 2024 Courtesy photo.
Cause undetermined after fire destroys van outside downtown Emporia bank
Emporia Fire is investigating after fire destroyed a van in downtown Emporia on Friday, but a cause has not been determined. Firefighters were dispatched to ESB Financial, 801 Merchant, around 3:30 pm...
Dec 20, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Changing the flow: ESU chilled waterline project underway
Besides new construction for its Nursing + Student Wellness Center and significant foundation work at Beach Hall, Emporia State University is in the early stages of a campuswide improvement project. D...
Dec 20, 2024
Fire destroys truck on Kansas Turnpike near Emporia
No injuries were reported after fire destroyed a pickup near Emporia on Thursday. Emporia Fire was dispatched to Kansas Turnpike mile marker 129 northbound around 11:40 am. The truck in question was n...
Dec 20, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
No blaze confirmed after reported structure fire near Allen
A reported structure fire near Allen on Thursday turned out not to be the case. Allen-Admire and Lyon County District 4, or Emporia's rural fire unit, both responded to the 2900 block of Road L after ...
Dec 20, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
With retirement ahead from Emporia Recreation Commission, McEvoy reflects on time serving 'friendliest town around'
Emporia is a special place to retiring Recreation Commission Director Tom McEvoy, and he said as much during an interview on KVOE's Morning Show on Thursday. Besides leading the Rec Commission for 25 ...
Dec 20, 2024 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Fire & Iron, Eclectic Bikes team up to refurbish bikes for Catholic Charities clients
Two groups and a local business have teamed up on a special holiday effort for the second straight year. Emporia Fire & Iron Station 135, Eclectic Bikes and Catholic Charities are all involved in an e...
Dec 20, 2024 Photo submitted by Bernie Toso.
Area criminal justice entities receive federal Edward Byrne JAG grants
Criminal justice entities in Lyon, Coffey and Morris counties are receiving federal funds to continue their work. Fifth Judicial District Community Corrections is receiving $40,000 through the Edward ...
Dec 20, 2024 US Department of Justice logo.
