Author Archives: Chuck Samples
CORONAVIRUS: CareArc now offering vaccines for kids 6 months to 5 years old
Following a decision at the federal level to expand the availability of COVID-19 vaccines to young children, CareArc says it now has doses available. CareArc now has Moderna and Pfizer vaccines availa...
Jun 28, 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo.
City of Emporia navigating federal adjustments, permit process as Becker Addition work continues
The city of Emporia is continuing behind-the-scenes work to resolve significant drainage issues in northwest Emporia. Discussions about the Becker Addition, and notably the Coronado Stream, have been ...
Jun 28, 2022 BG Consultants is beginning field studies along Coronado Stream (yellow outlines) in northwest Emporia as it continues preliminary work to determine options for resolving drainage issues in the Becker Addition. City of Emporia graphic.
Wheeler looking forward to 'senior judge status' as part of official retirement this fall
Lyon County Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler may not be as retired as an announcement last week said he would be this fall. The statement from the Kansas Judicial System says Wheeler is retiring Sept. 3 aft...
Jun 28, 2022 Former Kansas Fifth District Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Emporia City Commission to discuss logo contest, funding requests
Emporia city commissioners have a short agenda for their upcoming study meeting Wednesday. Commissioners will discuss the city logo contest, something that hasn't been discussed in public meetings sin...
Jun 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Initial 2023 budget to be discussed by Lyon County Commission on Wednesday
Lyon County commissioners will have a study meeting Wednesday morning. County commissioners will have their first public review of the initial 2023 budget after a number of department and allocation a...
Jun 28, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CareArc board to discuss audit, Capture RX 340B data breach
The CareArc Board of Directors will receive the agency's annual audit report Tuesday afternoon. BKD will present the findings of the report during the board's monthly meeting. Additionally, the board ...
Jun 28, 2022 CareArc graphic.
Emporia hires Wastewater Treatment Plant manager
The city of Emporia's new Wastewater Treatment Plant manager is officially on the job. John O'Bryan will be responsible for procedures and safety guidelines at the plant as well as overseeing overall ...
Jun 27, 2022 John O'Bryan. Photo courtesy City of Emporia.
Fireworks officially up for sale and discharge in Emporia
From pops to earth-shattering kabooms, 'tis the season for fireworks across the KVOE listening area. The sales and discharge window officially opened at 10 am, and Emporia Fire Marshal Reason Bradford...
Jun 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Jones Aquatic Center busy after reopening trio of key features Friday
For almost the past month, the Jones Aquatic Center has had just one of its main amenities -- the pool -- open to the public. That changed Friday, and Supervisor Jennifer Wegener was relieved to open ...
Jun 27, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
CRASH UPDATE: Texas woman killed, Hartford man injured following wreck in southeast Lyon County Monday
A Texas woman was killed in a UTV/ATV crash in southeast Lyon County Monday morning. According to Lyon County Deputy Jody Meyers, the accident occurred in the 400 block of Road V just before 6 am. Upo...
Jun 27, 2022 Google Maps image.
