Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Recent water main breaks highlight need for major ongoing, upcoming work across Emporia
It hasn't been a great week for Emporia's waterline network. Just Thursday, Underground Utilities crews had to repair water mains on Grove between Chestnut and Lawrence, near the site of unrelated wor...
Aug 30, 2024 Part of the Chestnut and Grove intersection is blocked after a water main failure Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
LCAT begins free WiFi for riders
LCAT riders can take advantage of mobile WiFi as they ride. Lyon County Area Transportation has announced free WiFi on all routes. Director Shane Brunner appeared on KVOE's Morning Show this week, say...
Aug 30, 2024 LCAT photo.
Wichita man arrested after allegedly displaying handgun during Chase County traffic stop
Chase County deputies have arrested a Wichita man who allegedly pulled out a handgun as part of a traffic stop in Strong City early Thursday. The Sheriff's Office says the incident began shortly befor...
Aug 30, 2024 Chase and Lyon County deputy vehicles park outside Newman Regional Health's emergency room after an incident in Strong City that led to the arrest of a Wichita man early Thursday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Peabody interim city clerk confirmed dead after Harvey County wreck; investigation continues into public fund management
A joint investigation has confirmed the man killed in a Harvey County crash this past weekend was former Peabody interim city clerk Jonathan Clayton. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation had joined the ...
Aug 30, 2024 Kansas Bureau of Investigation graphic.
Emporia woman hurt in Turnpike wreck near Admire exit
An Emporia woman was hurt in a crash on the Kansas Turnpike near the Admire exit Thursday evening. The single-vehicle crash happened around 7:45 pm near mile marker 143 southbound, four miles southwes...
Aug 30, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
Financial impact of imaging, surgery at proposed Stormont-Vail facility discussed at Newman Regional Health board meeting
Much of the Newman Regional Health monthly Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday dealt with finances. For the monthly financial report, the hospital noted a negative net income of almost $123,000, unfav...
Aug 29, 2024 Newman Regional Health Chief Financial Officer Holly French (standing) discusses potential impacts of a Stormont-Vail medical facility on Newman Regional operations during Wednesday's NRH Board of Trustees meeting. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Milling and overlay work to begin soon at many Emporia Street Rehab work zones
Roughly half of Emporia's annual Street Rehab work zones will see major work beginning next week. Milling and asphalt overlay is set to begin Sept. 5 or shortly afterward on the following streets: 2nd...
Aug 29, 2024 City of Emporia map.
Emporia High retention pond project gains second grant
Another notable donation is in hand as Emporia High begins "o-fish-ully" revitalizing its retention pond. Emporia High is partnering with Emporia State University for the upcoming work, and the distri...
Aug 29, 2024 Emporia Public Schools photo.
Attempted aggravated kidnapping case working through Lyon County District Court
An Emporia man accused of attempted aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery and other charges will have his next hearing in Lyon County District Court in early October. Juan Baza-Morales was set for...
Aug 29, 2024 Juan Baza-Morales. Lyon County Jail photo.
No-contest plea accepted in Lyon County flee and elude case
There has been a plea agreement in a Lyon County flee and elude case. Julio Blanco-Godoy pleaded no contest to attempted flee and elude and second-offense driving under the influence as part of a hear...
Aug 29, 2024 Julio Blanco-Godoy. Lyon County Jail photo.
