Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Flint Hills Technical College adjusting for expected spike in demand for programs after closure announcements from Tyson, Holiday Resort
As the fallout continues from recent closure announcements by Holiday Resort and Tyson Foods, Flint Hills Technical College is taking several steps to help those affected get the retraining they may n...
Dec 10, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
KDOT approves bridge replacement bid near Cedar Point
A Chase County infrastructure project is set for construction after bid approval by the Kansas Department of Transportation. AM Cohron and Son, based in Atlantic, Iowa, won the bid for a bridge replac...
Dec 10, 2024 Kansas Department of Transportation logo.
Newman Regional Health looking at personal health, employment needs in light of recent closure announcements
It's hard to build an action plan with a lot of unknowns involved, but that's what Newman Regional Health administrators are doing as they look to help residents affected by the closures of Holiday re...
Dec 10, 2024 KVOE News photo.
Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board to mull medical facility zoning text changes, event space request
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board has two items on the agenda for its monthly meeting Wednesday. Board members will consider several changes to the county's zoning text when it comes to hospi...
Dec 10, 2024 Lyon County logo.
89th Seasonal Celebration set for this week
Nearly 90 years of local holiday tradition be on full display through USD 253 Emporia this week. The 89th Seasonal Celebration is coming to White Auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday. USD 253 Director...
Dec 10, 2024 USD 253 Emporia graphic.
USPS ready for its 'Super Bowl' with holiday mailing period fully underway
The holidays might not be so jolly -- for you or your loved ones -- if you don't get your packages mailed in time. United States Postal Service Manager of Strategic Communications Mark Inglett is urgi...
Dec 10, 2024 USPS Manager of Strategic Communications Mark Inglett (right) visits with Santa Claus as deliveries increase for the holidays. US Postal Service photo.
Lyon County Commission to hold executive sessions, road view in Wednesday study session
Closed-door conversations and road matters are the two focal points of the Lyon County Commission's study meeting this week. County commissioners have two executive sessions planned, both for non-elec...
Dec 09, 2024 Lyon County commissioners (from left) Rollie Martin, Ken Duft, Doug Peck. KVOE News file photo.
Homeland Security Investigations urging parents to be vigilant as scope of child abuse, exploitation continues to expand
Homeland Security Investigations continues to bolster its public messaging when it comes to online child exploitation and abuse, but Special Agent in Charge of the Kansas City office Mark Zito is urgi...
Dec 09, 2024 Homeland Security Investigations graphic.
Fire incident at Four Seasons Apartments linked to grill
Emporia Fire handled a small multi-level fire Sunday evening. Fire crews were dispatched to 1924 West 24th at the Four Seasons Apartments complex shortly after 6:45 pm. Battalion Chief Ryan Conley say...
Dec 09, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Festive atmosphere present during White Christmas at Red Rocks
Red Rocks State Historic Site is in the holiday spirit after Sunday's White Christmas at Red Rocks. Emporia High's Viva Voce provided the holiday music for people attending White Christmas at Red Rock...
Dec 09, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
