Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Emporia teen hospitalized following fiery interstate crash Tuesday morning
An Emporia teenager suffered suspected serious injuries following a fiery crash east of Emporia Tuesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, 17-year-old Emily Jo-Anna Goza was tr...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Retirement celebration announced for outgoing Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler
With a decision pending on the next judge to sit on the Lyon County bench, a retirement celebration has been announced for longtime Chief Judge merlin Wheeler. Activities will begin at 2 pm Friday at ...
Aug 30, 2022 Former Kansas Fifth District Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Most area residents miss out on much-needed rainfall Monday
Residents hoping for more rainfall are likely disappointed. Most of Monday saw a better-than-average chance of showers and thunderstorms for the entire KVOE listening area, but widespread coverage did...
Aug 30, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Latest vehicle tag deadline Wednesday for Lyon County drivers
Another vehicle tag renewal deadline is ahead for certain Lyon County drivers. County Treasurer Sharon Gaede says Wednesday is the last day for Lyon County drivers with last names beginning with the l...
Aug 30, 2022 Kansas Department of Revenue photo.
Special meeting Wednesday for USD 251 North Lyon County to finalize 2022-2023 budget
The USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education has a special meeting ahead this week. Board members will focus on the 2022-2023 budget during the meeting. The board will approve needs assessments fo...
Aug 30, 2022 USD 251 North Lyon County logo.
Diversion ahead for suspect in Emporia chase
Diversion is ahead for an Emporia man accused of leading an off-and-on chase in parts of town this past spring. The Lyon County Attorney's Office has approved diversion for Vontrez Williams as part of...
Aug 30, 2022 Vontrez Williams. Lyon County Jail photo.
KCC approves high-energy transmission line from Wolf Creek to southwest Missouri
The Kansas Corporation Commission says NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest can build a multi-county transmission line from Wolf Creek into southwest Missouri -- with a few conditions attached. As pa...
Aug 29, 2022 NextEra map.
Four arrested as part of two alleged chases in Greenwood County
Greenwood County deputies arrested four people as part of two separate alleged chases last week, and formal charges have been filed in one of the two cases. Deputies say the chases were both on US Hig...
Aug 29, 2022 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office logo. KVOE News file photo.
With new signage up outside, CareArc plans for major renovations inside
Some big changes are coming to CareArc at 420 West 15th in the coming months. CareArc CEO Renee Hively had updates on KVOE's Talk of Emporia, starting with a move and new layout for the dental clinic,...
Aug 29, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Core of Emporia's Street Rehab project beginning this week
Preliminary work has been underway on Emporia's annual Street Rehab project for a few weeks now. The core of the project officially begins this week. City Communications Manager Christine Johnson says...
Aug 29, 2022 City of Emporia map.
