Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Marginal severe weather risk remains after midnight Tuesday; severe weather also possible Thursday and Friday
Strong and possible severe thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday night through sunrise Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal risk for quarter-sized hail areawide. Any coverage of str...
Mar 03, 2026 National Weather Service-graphic.
No hospital transports after reported injury crash on Turnpike
No hospital transports came from a reported injury crash on the Kansas Turnpike southwest of Emporia early Tuesday. Emporia Fire was among the responding agencies to mile marker 112, near the Flint Hi...
Mar 03, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Good start for United in Purpose KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction on Monday
Day 1 of the United in Purpose KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction went well. Over $600 was generated on the first of a five-day silent auction highlighted on KVOE's airwaves. United Way of the Flin...
Mar 02, 2026 United Way of the Flint Hills Community Impact Manager Maddie Craig (left) and Executive Director Daphne Mertens appeared at the KVOE studios for the annual United in Purpose KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction on Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Schmidt: Affordability a concern, but overall situation better than one might think
Affordability is the watchword for federal lawmakers and President Trump as many Americans struggle with costs of various consumer products. Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt says the s...
Mar 02, 2026 Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt. Official portrait.
US officials now saying conflict with Iran is war
US officials are saying the joint military operation involving the United States and Israel against Iran is a war after saying they had launched "major combat operations" over the weekend. The United ...
Mar 02, 2026 US Central Command screenshot.
Cost Containment report, recommendations going before USD 253 board during special meeting Wednesday
The work of the USD 253 Cost Containment Committee will go public for the first time this week. Committee members will present the initial findings and recommendations during a special Board of Educat...
Mar 02, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Marginal severe weather risk ahead Tuesday night
After a Sunday that saw thunderstorms, cold rain and isolated wintry precipitation, it does not appear that anything wintry will be in the area for the rest of the week. In fact, Severe Weather Awaren...
Mar 02, 2026 National Weather Service graphic.
Long detour now in effect as major reconstruction project begins on K-177
Work may get off to a slow start because of the weather, but Kansas Highway 177 is now closed between Council Grove and Strong City due to a major construction project. The Kansas Department of Transp...
Mar 02, 2026 Kansas Department of Transportation map.
Healthy rain totals, no travel issues noted after cold rainfall, wintry mix, severe weather warning Sunday
So far, no travel issues have been reported after an eventful day for weather Sunday. Area residents had to contend with a wintry mix, cold rain and thunderstorms at times through the afternoon. One a...
Mar 01, 2026 Small hail was reported in south Emporia as part on non-severe storm activity Sunday. Brailyn Peak.
Iranian Supreme Leader killed as part of first day of joint US-Israel military operation
The first day of a joint military operation involving the United States and Israel against Iran was eventful. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, one of several targets in the attacks, was ...
Feb 28, 2026 Google Maps image.
