Author Archives: Chuck Samples
Kansas Court of Appeals chief judge comes to Emporia for visit with Rotary Club
Kansas Court of Appeals Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger started her conversation with Emporia Rotary Club members with a civics lesson on how the three branches of government -- executive, legislative...
Jul 13, 2022 Kansas Court of Appeals Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger begins her talk with members of the Emporia Rotary Club on Tuesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Newman Regional Health hires from within for Women's Life Center director
A one-time nurse at Newman Regional Health's Women's Life Center will lead the department. The hospital has announced Bobby Johnson is now leading the Women's Life Center. Johnson started her nursing ...
Jul 13, 2022 Newman Regional Health graphic.
Month-to-month, year-to-year home sales up for Emporia, Lyon County
Emporia's home sales and the monthly supply both increased in the latest report from Sunflower Association of Realtors. Sunflower says 60 homes sold last month, up slightly from 58 sold in June 2021 a...
Jul 13, 2022 Sunflower Association of Realtors graphic.
New bridge-raising project near Emporia to begin July 25
Bridge work continues on the Kansas Turnpike northeast of Emporia. Bridge raising has been underway since mid-June about two miles southwest of the Admire-Council Grove exit, with Roads U and 300 near...
Jul 13, 2022 Kansas Turnpike Authority logo.
Area Agency on Aging update to highlight Lyon County Commission action session
Matters affecting Lyon County seniors will highlight the Lyon County Commission's action meeting Thursday. Julie Govert Walter, the director of the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, will...
Jul 13, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Man suspected of fleeing Greenwood County deputies captured
A man accused of fleeing from Greenwood County law enforcement by vehicle and by foot early Tuesday has been captured. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Richard Edward Allen, home...
Jul 13, 2022 Richard Edward Allen. Greenwood County Sheriff's Office photos.
'Subgrade' damage keeps Prairie Street closed between 12th and 15th after July 4 water main break
Prairie Street between 12th and 15th may not reopen for a few days yet. City Manager Trey Cocking the failure of a 20-inch line led to a "major, major leak" last week. That break damaged a lot of "sub...
Jul 12, 2022 Crews begin a fresh round of repair work to Prairie Street near Park Avenue after the July 4 water main break. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Flint Hills Technical College moving towards director for new early childhood education program with work underway to expand welding, automotive technology
With Emporia city and Lyon County government leaders continuing their reviews of upcoming budgets, Flint Hills Technical College is working on several new programs with an eye towards some new project...
Jul 12, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Rail crossing along Lyon-Chase county line closed Tuesday
A railroad crossing west of Emporia is closed all day Tuesday. The Lyon County Highway Department says the crossing is along Lyon County Road A, also known as the Lyon-Chase county line. Burlington No...
Jul 12, 2022 Courtesy graphic.
Greenwood County deputies searching for chase suspect
Greenwood County deputies are looking for a man who they say fled from authorities, both by vehicle and by foot, early Tuesday. The Sheriff's Office says Richard Edward Allen, age 43, was last seen in...
Jul 12, 2022 Richard Edward Allen. Greenwood County Sheriff's Office photos.
