Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Madison officials plan to submit water samples to KDHE on Tuesday
Within the next few days, Madison officials hope to have the town's water system officially back to normal. The town went into a boil water advisory Thursday after a water main was punctured. The town...
Mar 14, 2026 Kansas Department of Health and Environment graphic.
Snow chances decreasing, however, biting cold and blustery conditions to remain 'status quo' into upcoming work week
Snowfall chances are dwindling; however, the gusty winds and cold temperatures are expected to remain the status quo through the mid-evening hours Sunday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Nathan...
Mar 14, 2026
Flu numbers climbing again
Like it or not, the winter illness season continues. Battling a recent illness herself, Lyon County Health Officer Dr Ladun Oyenuga joined KVOE's Morning Show for an update Friday. She says it appears...
Mar 14, 2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map.
Legislative Dialogue focuses on budgets, taxes
Budgets and taxes have been front and center for the Kansas Legislature all session. Not surprisingly, they were the lead topics at Emporia's first Legislative Dialogue of the session Saturday. The Ho...
Mar 14, 2026 Kansas 17th District Senator Mike Argabright (left) gives his opening remarks at Saturday's Legislative Dialogue as House 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber (center) and 76th District Representative Brad Barrett observe. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Heartland Hounds owner looks to bring national events to Emporia after Kansas Tourism grant
Plans for a new tourism attraction at a new Emporia business are taking shape. Heartland Hounds recently received a $100,000 Kansas Tourism grant and had a check presentation at the business Friday. I...
Mar 14, 2026 Heartland Hounds owner Dr Kasey Flynt (left) and Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe pose as part of a check presentation at the Emporia business Friday. Athena Samples.
Council Grove among contestants in 10Best Small Towns in the Midwest contest
While Emporia Main Street competes in a nationwide contest to determine the best Main Street in the country, one area town is in a similar competition organized by the same group. Council Grove is one...
Mar 14, 2026 CouncilGrove.com screenshot.
Three juveniles detained after alleged vehicle chase including Coffey, Anderson county deputies
Three juveniles were detained after a vehicle pursuit in Coffey County, according to authorities. The Coffey County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to help Anderson County deputies after a ...
Mar 13, 2026 Coffey County Sheriff's Office image.
Sunday's forecast: High wind watch, light snow, falling temps
This upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a tale of two seasons. Spring, largely evident for several weeks even though the season hasn't officially started, continues Saturday with highs in the mid-70...
Mar 13, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office website getting absorbed into official county website; online mug shots not returning
By early April, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office website will be absorbed by the official Lyon County website. Currently, the Sheriff's Office website at lyoncountyso.com is connected to the official ...
Mar 13, 2026 Lyon County Sheriff's Office patch.
Ongoing US-Iran war continues spiking prices of gas, diesel and fertilizer, increasing costs for producers and consumers
With no indications on how long the US-Iran war could last and the war's effects lasting longer than its actual end, Lyon County Extension Ag Agent Brian Rees urges ag producers to watch their fertili...
Mar 13, 2026 The continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has caused supply chain issues for gasoline, diesel fuel and fertilizers like urea. ABC News map.
