Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Traffic constricted near Emporia's Sixth and Rural as West Highway 50 resurfacing project begins
The West Highway 50 resurfacing project is officially underway. Crews are concentrating on the east side of the overall work zone, with work starting to repair and reconstruct the northeast corner of ...
Aug 22, 2022 Traffic begins moving past a construction zone at Sixth and Rural on Monday. This is part of the West Highway 50 resurfacing project between Prairie and Neosho into October. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Kansas Turnpike Authority to consider bids for restaurants at Emporia, Matfield Green service exits
There is a chance you might see new restaurants at the Kansas Turnpike's area service exits down the road. The Turnpike Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for four of its service exits, incl...
Aug 22, 2022 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Trial ahead for man accused of trying to rob downtown Emporia convenience store
Trial is ahead -- and soon -- for a man accused of trying to rob a downtown Emporia convenience store this year. Trial is set to begin Aug. 29 for Darren Hutcherson in Lyon County District Court, depe...
Aug 22, 2022 Darren Hutcherson. Kansas Department of Corrections photos.
Emporia man facing trial for allegedly bringing contraband to jail
Trial could begin next week for an Emporia man accused of bringing contraband into the Lyon County Jail. Michael Hise faces single counts of trafficking contraband, drug possession and paraphernalia p...
Aug 22, 2022 Michael Hise. Lyon County Jail photo.
Leader of Emporia's Vote No rally mulling future steps after position terminated at Sacred Heart Elementary
Alexis Lowder hasn't decided on whether she plans to file a lawsuit after Emporia's Sacred Heart School terminated her employment for helping to organize Emporia's Vote No rally on an abortion regulat...
Aug 22, 2022 Alexis Lowder (left, courtesy photo) was recently fired from her position at Emporia's Sacred Heart Elementary (KVOE photo) for her role in organizing Emporia's Vote No rally in early July.
After busy summer weekdays, Bloom House expects weekend traffic to pick up speed
Traffic is picking up at Bloom House Youth Services, a non-profit organization helping homeless youths. Board President Clara Corn says the summer had a "regular amount" of teenagers using the drop-in...
Aug 22, 2022 Bloom House Youth Services Logo.
Emporia Rec Commission to discuss golf simulation system among agenda items
Several discussion points are ahead for the Emporia Recreation Commission with its monthly meeting coming Monday evening. Director Tom McEvoy has several items to present, including an update on the a...
Aug 22, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Children found safe, but AMBER Alert suspect still at large
The search for two children allegedly abudcted late Sunday afternoon has ended well. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 7-year-old Marlaya Owsley and 4-year-old Cassiah Owsley were "recovered safe...
Aug 21, 2022 Jordan Owsley allegedly shot an acquaintance of the mother of two children he allegedly abducted from Kansas City, Missouri, late Sunday afternoon. KS Amber Alert social media.
Emporia's West Highway 50 repaving project adds another component
For several weeks, KVOE News has been telling you about a major road resurfacing project affecting parts of West Highway 50 in central and west Emporia. The project to repave West Highway 50 between P...
Aug 21, 2022 The northeast corner of the Sixth and Rural intersection will be reworked as part of a milling and overlay project for Sixth between Neosho and Prairie starting Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News,
Demolition work nearly completed on former Hornets Pointe apartment complex
The overall demolition process isn't totally finished at the former Hornets Pointe apartment complex, but it could be completed by the end of this week. City of Emporia Communications Manager Christin...
Aug 21, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
